SVP South West launch urgent Christmas appeal as calls for help reach over 200 a day

21 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “Over 200 people in Cork are making calls to St Vincent De Paul (SVP) daily seeking assistance from the charity in the run-up to Christmas.” – according to the Charity, who have launched their annual Christmas car draw The charity says it’s facing unprecedented challenges this year as... Read More

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20th November, 2020

ARTS: West Cork Arts Centre launches ‘Cork Artists Winter Showcase’ online

20 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre, in Skibbereen town, West Cork has launched their ‘Cork Artists Winter Showcase’ online today. Uillinn Galleries, their new online gallery is a platform for an extraordinary collection of art by over sixty artists from the city and county of Cork for viewing and... Read More

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20th November, 2020

Cork City Council to appoint Trees Officer

20 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Green party welcome appointment of Trees Officer in Cork City “We are very pleased that a Trees officer will be appointed by Cork City Council. This will build the capacity of the council to protect and build a green city. The vision for the Trees Officer... Read More

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20th November, 2020

Nano Nagle goes online!

20 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place is a former convent, which has high walls and an oasis type garden in the City Centre (Douglas Street, South Parish), now it’s going online Conscious that people can no longer physically visit, the people at Nano Nagle place, the multi award winning complex in... Read More

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20th November, 2020

Where to buy a locally grown Christmas tree in Cork #ShopLocal

20 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Every year we hear the slogan of ‘Shop Local’ so as we head towards Christmas, how will this affect your buying decision for a key item? I don’t mean the presents under the tree, I mean the tree itself! You will be familiar with the classic benefits of... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th November, 2020

AUDIO: Blarney, Cork woman elected VP of ‘European Movement International’

20 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The CEO of European Movement Ireland, Noelle O’Connell – from Blarney, Cork – has been elected as a Vice President of the board European Movement International. The position is described as a “significant and senior leadership position which encompasses European Movement councils in 34 countries in addition to... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS

20th November, 2020

Cork hot sauce brand ‘Rebel Chilli’ works with Bushmills Irish Whiskey

20 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bushmills Irish Whiskey has collaborated with hot sauce specialists, Rebel Chilli, to host a series of online cocktail masterclasses this winter. The immersive events are part of the Black Bush Stories campaign which celebrates the parallels between Bushmills and an individual and their craft, while providing an opportunity for... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT

20th November, 2020

HEALTH RESEARCH: Clinical trial for newborn lung monitoring system in Cork University Maternity Hospital

20 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The INFANT Research Centre University College Cork (UCC), in collaboration with IPIC at Tyndall National Institute, are working on a new project called NIOMI (Non-Invasive lung Oxygen Monitoring of Infants). The NIOMI study research team is developing a new optical system for monitoring lung function in newborn infants.... Read More

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19th November, 2020

Two Cork County (Kinsale & Baltimore) make the Conde Nast “Most Beautiful” List

19 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kinsale (almost West Cork) & Baltimore (certainly West Cork!) are on the list Not one, but two County Cork villages feature in the 12 Most Beautiful Villages and Small Towns in Ireland list as selected by Conde Nast Traveller, the world’s leading travel magazine. The Mayor of the... Read More

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19th November, 2020

NORTH CORK BUSINESS: New Look for Lidl in Kanturk with €7 Million Local Investment

19 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More Than 10 New Jobs Created for Kanturk Area Lidl Ireland is proud to announce the opening of its new store in Kanturk, Co. Cork, on Thursday 19th November. Lidl embarked on an ambitious reinvestment programme in order to futureproof its presence in the town. The retailer made... Read More

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19th November, 2020

BUSINESS NEWS: Sinn Féin Bill would allow workers carry untaken annual leave into 2021 and 2022

19 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This week Sinn Féin published the ‘Covid19 Carryover of Annual Leave Bill’ which seeks to give workers the legal right to carry over any leave which they could not take due to the effects of the Covid19 crisis into 2021 and/or 2022. Cork East TD Pat Buckley said:... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

19th November, 2020

Bike Repair Stations – added to greenway on pilot scheme

19 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s trial installation of bike repair stations on the Cork Harbour Greenway, at both Passage West and on the Carrigaline to Crosshaven section, will allow cyclists to carry out minor repairs and pump tyres while on the go. The popular route, used by leisure trippers and... Read More

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