HORSE RACING: Aidan O’Brien Flutter Delivers €6,000 For Cork Punter

9 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A punter in County Cork was celebrating a tidy cash boost this weekend after a horse racing flutter turned into a four-figure sum of cash. The anonymous winner struck a €5 Lucky 15 on their BoyleSports account, picking four of Aidan O’Brien’s horses running at Leopardstown on Sunday... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

9th May, 2021

VIDEO: History of The English Market, Cork City – new interactive website from UCC Student

9 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s called exploringSHUA.com (Socialeconomic History of Urban Areas) and documents the turbulent history of Cork’s iconic English Market A new interactive website by a University College Cork (UCC) student recalls the storied history of Cork’s iconic English Market. Exploring SHUA (Socioeconomic History of Urban Areas) – exploringSHUA.com – was... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th May, 2021

FERMOY: Real time detection of COVID-19 in water and wastewater using Artificial Intelligence

9 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie DeepVerge (LSE:DVRG.L), announces the expansion of the data and technology division, Rinocloud, into Moorepark Technology Centre in Fermoy, Cork, Ireland. The facility includes laboratory and engineering production units that will establish a European centre of excellence for real-time detection of multiple dangerous pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, in water and... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

9th May, 2021

PR expert appointed as a Director of Mercy University Hospital

9 May 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork PR expert Anne-Marie O’Sullivan of AM O’Sullivan PR has been appointed as a Director of The Mercy University Hospital (Company Limited by Guarantee – CLG). This is according to documents filed by the organisation with the Companies Registration Office (CRO). The appointment became effective on 15 March... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

9th May, 2021

LIFE AFTER COVID: 50% capacity now allowed on Buses

9 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As capacity on public transport increases to 50% from tomorrow as part of the phased reopening of the country, Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is advising customers to travel outside of peak times, to book a guaranteed seat for inter-regional Expressway travel and to be prepared for... Read More

NEWS

9th May, 2021

Cork accounts for 3rd most moth callouts from Rentokil in 2020

9 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public to be on the lookout for moths on their premises at this time of year. The spring months are when clothes moths begin breeding, and the insects are typically more active during this period. Moth larvae can cause damage... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

8th May, 2021

Clonakilty Distillery Launches New Premium Irish Vodka called ‘Minke Irish Vodka’

8 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From “Minke Gin” to “Minke Vodka” – Clonakilty Distillery have added to their growing portfolio of exceptional spirits with the launch of a new premium Irish vodka. Minke Irish Vodka Distilled from whey alcohol in the distilleries copper pot still, Minke Vodka is a smooth and sophisticated spirit,... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th May, 2021

eir’s Gigabit Fibre network now reaches over 46,000 premises across Co Cork

7 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie eir’s Gigabit Fibre network continues to achieve further expansion across the county with 33 locations now covered eir have announced that its Gigabit Fibre Network is now available to over 46,000 premises across Co. Cork as the telecommunications provider continues to roll out the advanced technology across the... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th May, 2021

€100,000 in additional funding for Cork Life Centre

6 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Pádraig O’Sullivan has welcomed the announcement of an additional €100,000 in funding for the Cork Life Centre. This funding is in addition to the €77,500 which comes from the Department of Education annually. Deputy Pádraig O’Sullivan commented, “This is great news... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

6th May, 2021

A €40,000 bottle of Whiskey is being produced in Cork, Ireland #MidletonVERYRare

6 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Midleton Very Rare, renowned as the Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, is produced in Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, Ireland and the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is a collection of six releases. There will be one release annually from 2020 until 2025, ranging in age from 45 to... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th May, 2021

New General Manager appointed at @CorkARCCancer Support House

5 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork ARC Cancer Support House appoints General Manager to strengthen supports available to patients and their families The Board of Cork ARC Cancer Support House are pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Catriona O’Mahony as General Manager of the Cork charity. Catriona has worked with Cork ARC... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

5th May, 2021

NORTH CORK NEWS: New Graveyard for Dromina

5 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has confirmed this week that agreement has been made to purchase lands just outside Dromina village to provide a new graveyard for the area. The old graveyard in Dromina has been at capacity for some time now. Cork County Council will this week proceeded to... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS