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

6th September, 2021

Miss Cork Zoe Hendrick is second runner up for Miss Ireland 2021 @MissIrelandORG

6 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Miss Cork Zoe Hendrick (24) from Blackrock in Cork was stunning last night as she took to the stage for the Miss Ireland final. The Digital Marketing Analyst took her place proudly beside first runner up was Miss Meath Caoimhe Gibney as Pamela Uba (25) from Galway City... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th September, 2021

Two angling initiatives in Cork awarded sponsorship funding

6 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats and promotion of angling, has announced funding for 38 projects under its annual Sponsorship Programme, including two in Cork. The programme supports novice or ‘beginner’ anglers and the development of... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th September, 2021

Jameson producer ‘Irish Distillers’ publishes 2020/2021 financials

6 September 20201 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers, the producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has announced results for the 2020/2021 financial year (ending 30th June 2021). The results show that despite a challenging environment, the business experienced a strong financial year driven by the growth of Jameson... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

5th September, 2021

10 new jobs at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group on New Mallow Road

5 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork is a hub for the pharma industry, and there are lots of spin off industries. They may not be household names but – as a whole – they are also large employers Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group (WMFTG) are a global leader in fluid management technology. The firm... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

5th September, 2021

Live music series ‘Magic Nights By The Lee’ draws to a close in The Glen River Park

5 September 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The ‘Magic Nights By The Lee’ live music series drew to a close in Cork last night (Saturday) with artists Keith Pascoe, Jack O’Rouke and Sinead Ní Mhurchu delivering an Evening of Classical and Pop music in The Glen River Park. An audience of 200 people including Maeve... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th September, 2021

Ireland’s first Awareness Week for invasive biodiversity threat @Atlantic_IEproj

5 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Now the Irish branch of an European consortium against the spread of this biodiversity threat is hosting Ireland’s first Asian Hornet Week from the 6th – 10th September to raise awareness. Atlantic Positive is a consortium of European beekeeper and academic institutions formed in 2019. It aims to... Read More

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