Cork-based Barry’s Tea removes plastic from Teabags

13 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Many people had been putting their used Barry’s Teabags into compost, only to discover they contained a whiteish plastic fluff which didn’t biodegrade After years of hard work from Uplift community members, Barry’s Tea has finally removed the plastic from their tea bags. Uplift, a campaigning community of... Read More

BUSINESS, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

13th August, 2021

New store for Mahon Point Shopping Center – to replace Debenhams

13 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Frasers Group to occupy anchor store (75,000 sq. ft.) at Mahon Point – Sports Direct will operate inside also Frasers Group plc, which is a sporting goods retailer, and multi-brand luxury destination is set to open 2 brand-new stores in Ireland. The stores will be the first for... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th August, 2021

Baltimore RNLI #WestCork called to assist a yacht taking part in the Rolex Fastnet Race

13 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI was launched last night (Thursday 12 August) to assist a yacht taking part in the Rolex Fastnet Race that was suffering power problems 1 mile east of the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their inshore lifeboat at... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

13th August, 2021

SPORT: Co-Op Superstores Cork and Limerick stores rivalry heats up in advance of All-Ireland Hurling Final

13 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Co-Op Superstores will be torn in their allegiances for this year’s All Ireland Hurling Final clash between Cork and Limerick, with staff and stores located in both counties, and both vying to take home the Liam McCarthy cup for 2021. The retail division of Dairygold Co-Operative is a... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS, SPORT

13th August, 2021

Bewley’s Coffee Truck to visit Cobh

13 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bewley’s heads to Cork this summer for The Great Bewley’s Staycation – The brand new Bewley’s Airstream will visit Cobh on August 13th Bewley’s, Ireland’s leading coffee and tea company is hitting the road this summer with The Great Bewley’s Staycation. Bewley’s is taking its brand new airstream... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th August, 2021

What’s happening in Carrigaline?

12 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cycle Rally The Carrigaline Lions Club Annual Cycle Rally to West Cork in aid of Marymount Hospice and the Lions Youth Centre will be held on Saturday, September 18th. The rally is designed to suit all standards with a choice of three distances: 30k, 70k and 100k. Details... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th August, 2021

Thomas Davis Street in Mallow is to be pedestrianised

12 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thomas Davis Street in Mallow in North County Cork is set to be pedestrianised every Saturday afternoon for six weeks as part of a new pilot project. Under the scheme, vehicular access will be restricted at set times and the street will be made available to pedestrians and... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

12th August, 2021

FREE SAMPLES: Kerrygold’s Promotional Food Truck comes to Cork #Glanmire, #Blackpool, #MahonPoint, #Kinsale

12 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kerrygold is hitting the road to spread the love and great taste of Kerrygold to consumers across Ireland. The Kerrygold Spreadable Food Truck will be offering free samples to over 230,000 butter lovers across 14 locations. Kerrygold Spreadable is a new product from Ornua, owner of Ireland’s only... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

11th August, 2021

New ‘Artist in Residence’ at The Montenotte Hotel

11 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Continuing the long-standing heritage and commitment to supporting the arts and creating memorable experiences for guests, The Montenotte Hotel are delighted to announce the latest Artist in Residence ‘checking in’ at the hotel, is a collection by the renowned contemporary artist Peter Dee, showcasing his first ever solo... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

11th August, 2021

UCC research discovers potential of gut microbes to reverse aging in the brain

11 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Researchers from APC Microbiome Ireland (APC) at University College Cork (UCC) have published in a leading international scientific journal a novel approach to reverse aspects of aging-related deterioration in the brain and cognitive function via the microbes in the gut. As our population ages one of the key... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

10th August, 2021

Outspoken Cork Doctor to publish memoirs #NewBook

11 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Life in Trauma is a frank, remarkable account of a career spent helping others, sometimes at a painful personal cost, and ultimately offers a positive outlook on the potential of Ireland’s healthcare system in the future. ISBN: 9780717191413 Publication Date: October 2021 Format: Paperback Pages: 304 Publisher:... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

10th August, 2021

Efforts to make Mental Health Services more affordable

10 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MyMind has 5 physical centres: 3 in Dublin, 1 in Limerick, and 1 in Cork Due to the implications of Covid-19, it has been reported by multiple organisations that mental health issues amongst young people have increased since the pandemic. Children’s Health Ireland reported that those seeking help... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS