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

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