Taoiseach Michael Martin to switch on official Christmas lights at Marymount

5 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospice and Hospital is delighted to announce that An Taoiseach Michael Martin will switch on the official Christmas lights at Marymount on Sunday 6th December in a very small closed event that will be streamed live through Marymount’s Facebook page. Ordinarily on the first Sunday of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

4th December, 2020

‘Ireland AM’ TV programme was live from Cork today, and 177,000 people watched

4 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Virgin Media Television’s ‘Ireland AM’ broadcasts Backing Business campaign from Cork As part of Virgin Media’s #BackingBusiness campaign that launched in March, ‘Ireland AM’ broadcasted live from Cork last Wednesday morning across the country to over 177,000 viewers. Presenter Alan Hughes showcased a number of local businesses from... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th December, 2020

TICKET SOLD IN MT OVAL: €10.7 million is the largest Irish Lotto Prize of 2020

4 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shop owner to use Lotto bonus sellers prize to fund massive celebratory party for staff once Covid-19 passes “Please tell me you’re calling to let me know I’ve sold the winning ticket,” were the first words out of the mouth of a popular Cork retailer when the National... Read More

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4th December, 2020

Top marks at ‘Accounting Technician’ exams go to North County Cork man

4 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A County Cork man has enhanced his career prospects by obtaining one of the top exam marks in the country. Mature student John McCarthy, who lives in Newmarket, did not have the opportunity to go to college after completing his Leaving Certificate, but completed the Accounting Technicians Ireland... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

4th December, 2020

2021 will be the year of the Electric Car – says Cork Motor dealer

4 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With ongoing European directives and Irish Government laws on climate action, low to zero carbon emission vehicles are becoming more important for both motorists and the motor industry, which is gearing up to meet the increased demand for driving EVs. Cork’s Kearys Motor Group say 2021will be the... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

3rd December, 2020

Fota Wildlife Park announces birth of baby female European Bison

3 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park today announced the birth of a baby European bison (Bison bonasus) who was born on the 25th October. The five-and-a-half-week-old female baby bison was born to mother Blue and father Hyssop. Hyssop is the dominant bull of the herd and came to Fota from Port... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd December, 2020

FARMING: Tech and financial supports for Agriculture students

3 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The tech and financial supports confirmed today by Teagasc for agriculture students are warmly welcomed, Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said. Senator Lombard, the Seanad spokesperson on Agriculture, raised concerns at an Oireachtas Committee in October that some students were missing out on supports afforded to other... Read More

EDUCATION, FARMING, NEWS

3rd December, 2020

Designing your garden: 6 must-haves for any garden

3 December 2020 By Roger L. Jones V roger@TheCork.ie The key components of the perfect garden will vary depending on the person using it. It might need plenty of deck space to accommodate a hot tub, a big lawn for the kids to run around on, or plenty of sunlight to grow award-winning roses. No... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd December, 2020

Final steps taken to establish “Munster Technological University (MTU)”

3 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The passing of all of the necessary legislation recently will now allow the Munster Technological University to be established (MTU) on 1st January 2021, a Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke said: ‘’The passing of this legislation represents a milestone in education in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd December, 2020

Irish skincare brand ‘Handmade Soap Company’ introduces composable refill pouches to compliment ‘keep forever’ elegant glass bottles

2 December 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Natural skincare products can make you look and feel amazing. One Irish brand is taking things a step further with a beautiful glass bottle and composable refill pouches, so you can help the Environment too. The Handmade Soap Company is a luxury Irish skincare and wellness brand “that... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd December, 2020

THE BLACKROCK LINE: New Cafe on long established Greenway

2 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “In previous eras, the Steam Train brought economic riches to communities along its line. These days it is the lycra-clad cyclists and their bipedal counterparts who bring their wallets along the same lines! Railways have closed, but the good news is that pedestrians and cyclists now enjoy the... Read More

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