Deloitte BUSINESS AWARDS for 3 Cork Companies – Clonakilty Food Co (a.k.a. Clonakilty Blackpudding), PFH Technology Group, EPS Group (Mallow)

9 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland’s Best Managed Companies 2021 25 new companies have been announced as Ireland’s Best Managed Companies, entering the awards programme for the first time in 2021. The programme is led by Deloitte Ireland, in association with Bank of Ireland. With this year’s new winners, there are now 139... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

9th September, 2021

Lower-income and female cancer patients more vulnerable to higher levels of COVID-19 stress – says University College Cork research

9 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Research identifies being female, unemployed, having lower levels of education, cancer type and stage of progression are risk factors for cancer patients experiencing pandemic stress Cancer patients in lower-income households and those experiencing economic or financial burdens were more likely to experience moderate to severe levels of anxiety... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

9th September, 2021

VIDEO: Here’s why Cork Airport needs to close it’s runway #Cracks

9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Summary: New terminal was constructed in 2006 – but the runway itself wasn’t refurbished – now it HAS to be Cork Airport is reconstructing its main runway over the next 10 weeks from Monday September 13, along with the upgrading of the airport’s approach, airfield and ground lighting,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

9th September, 2021

POLITICS: Bookmakers are taking bets on the future of Cork TD Simon Coveney still being a Minister at year end

9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Opinion Who would want to be a Politician these days? The public mob can be whipped into a furore over any issue.Today, word reached us that a bookmaker is taking bets on “Simon Coveney to Still be Minister for Foreign Affairs on 31 Dec 2021” Simon Coveney is... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th September, 2021

EU needs to increase battery production – says Cork MEP

9 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie THE EU now has an opportunity to become a world leader in battery cell production to meet demand but this must be done in a safe, circular and sustainable way. This is according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune who will be involved in discussions on the matter... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th September, 2021

How Your Attachment Style Affects Your Relationships

9 September 2021 By Kate Skurat LinkedIn Profile Kate has a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and has been working in healthcare since 2017. She mainly treated depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, grief, identity, relationship, and adjustment issues. Her clinical experience is focused on individual and group counselling.... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th September, 2021

THE POLITICS OF SPORT & TOURISM: America’s Cup Yacht Race would boost Irish tourism, but would there be a downside?

8 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour is the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world (after Sydney) – Cork is hotly tipped to be announced as the host of the 2024 America’s Cup – excitement is building in the maritime and tourism communities – but a Socialist TD is asking for Cost... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY, SPORT

8th September, 2021

Bishopstown Credit Union becomes Bishopstown GAA’s Main Sponsor

8 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bishopstown Credit Union are to become the main sponsor of Bishoptown GAA club. The partnership will see Bishopstown Credit Union’s logo proudly displayed on the club’s team jerseys. There is a long connection between Bishopstown Credit Union and the club. Speaking at the recent launch, Philip Hosford CEO... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

7th September, 2021

Leading Business Coach to Deliver Masterclass at Network Cork Event

7 September 20201 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Leading US executive business coach, management consultant and leadership trainer Walt Hampton will be the keynote speaker at the next Network Ireland Cork webinar on Wednesday, 8 September. The Doing Less, Making More & Having More Fun online masterclass will guide attendees on leadership, goal achievement and lifestyle... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

6th September, 2021

BUSINESS NEWS: Does your enterprise still qualify for government COVID supports?

6 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Business owners are being urged to make sure they are not missing out on government support still available to them with the next phase of the roadmap approaching fast. After frequent changes, some confusion around eligibility and when schemes will wind down has set in. TaxAssist Accountants, an... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

6th September, 2021

New Mallow plaque honours RAILWAY WORKERS who died during the war of independence

6 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD has unveiled a plaque at Mallow Railway Station to commemorate rail workers who died during the war of independence Taoiseach Micheál Martin, together with the Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan was at Mallow Railway station today to unveil a plaque to commemorate... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

6th September, 2021

VIDEO: Irish Water stop dumping raw sewerage into Cork Harbour

6 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, are delighted to announce that raw sewage from Cobh Town is now being treated. This is a big milstone in the Cork Lower Harbour Main Drainage project. Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially today opened the Cork Dockyard Pumping Station, which transfers... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS