21 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Community Air Ambulance was tasked to 127 incidents across nine counties during the first three months of 2021. The figures represent a 21% increase compared to the same period last year when there were 105 call outs. In Cork the Irish Community Air Ambulance was tasked... Read More
20 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Suzuki to join Opel, Honda and Mazda as part of Kevin O’Leary Group One of Cork’s longest-established motor companies have said growth and expansion remains the focus despite a challenging year, as they announced plans to expand their existing car franchises this summer. Kevin O’Leary Group have become... Read More
20 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new approach to Ireland’s banking and mortgage market should be examined using the large untapped potential of credit unions across the country, Fine Gael TD Michael Creed has said. Deputy Creed made his comments following the recent announcement that KBC Group is exiting the Irish market, which... Read More
20 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Business News With the pandemic causing disruption within food supply chain systems globally, a Cork based start-up has come to the rescue with an innovative online platform. Kwayga is a new online B2B supply chain solution for mid-sized businesses in the food supply chain, founded by Martin Fitzgerald... Read More
20 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dominos adds Ballymaloe ‘Pepper’ Relish to its ingrediwnts list to create a ‘Meatball Maloe’ Pizza Available in Ireland only, the Meatball Maloe combines two Irish household favourites, Domino’s fresh dough and quality ingredients with a delicious drizzle of Ballymaloe Pepper Relish. A large Meatball Maloe on a Classic... Read More
20 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tomorrow, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Joe Kavanagh, will launch a Bursary Scheme for the North Monastery Secondary School. The bursaries are supported by “a past pupil of the school” (name not yet public) through the Boston, Mass based Irish Education Foundation. The initiative will provide financial... Read More
19 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water has started work on an important new project to upgrade the sewer infrastructure in Mallow, which will bring big benefits to the town by protecting water quality in the River Blackwater and providing a platform for growth and development. Sewer upgrade works will begin at the... Read More
19 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Look Clonakilty Dry Cure Rashers The well-known West Cork brand has now added two new Dry Cure Rashers to their range of products: ‘Clonakilty Traditional’ and ‘Clonakilty Beechwood Lightly Smoked’. Both are made with 100% premium Irish Pork and “cured slowly for great taste and flavour”. The... Read More
18 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The winner of a new house in Janeville, Carrigaline, Co Cork has been announced. The raffle – which raised funds for Enable Ireland – revolved around punters buying a €100 ticket. It was widely reported in the run-up to Christmas 2020, and tickets were a popular present. The... Read More
18 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 22 new nationwide locations nationwide to be developed including Claycastle, Youghal & Garrylucas Beach, near Garretstown The significant increase in people enjoying outdoor water-based activities such as kayaking, surfing, paddle-boarding and open water swimming is expected to continue to grow year on year, and not just during the... Read More
18 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, will begin site investigation works next week ahead of three planned strategic water supply upgrade projects, which will commence in the coming months and are required to safeguard water supply to the City. The site investigation works are required... Read More
17 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First Cut! Youth Film Festival returns for its 12th edition this year, running from 17 April – 9 May 2021. For 2021, the festival moves online, with the support of their Digital Partner, Cork International Film Festival, offering an imaginative, thought-provoking and entertaining programme for young people aged... Read More