BUSINESS NEWS: 36 year old Cork Tech company continues €750,000 expansion despite Covid-19

17 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Business Machines (NBM), headquartered in Ballycureen (north of Frankfield) Cork and celebrating its 35th year in business, last year announced a €750,000 investment and expansion of their business, largely focussed on infrastructure and personnel. This year, they are seeing the fruits of their labour, adapting to, and... Read More

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17th November, 2020

NEW CITY CENTRE SHOP: is dedicated to COVID19 supplies

17 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “The store will include a variety of PPE equipment, ranging from masks and visors, to sanitiser dispensers, air purifiers, UVC lamps and a full range of thermometers.” VirX Anti Viral Solutions, a new retail outlet which will stock a range of PPE products, ranging from masks to personal... Read More

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16th November, 2020

Apple celebrates 40 years in Cork, Ireland

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The story of Apple in Ireland began in 1980 with a single manufacturing facility and 60 employees. Fast-forward to today, and Ireland is home to more than 6,000 Apple employees and a large campus in the city of Cork. As Apple celebrates its 40th anniversary in Ireland, the... Read More

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16th November, 2020

Mercy University Hospital, Cork uses ‘FlipPad’ to keep iPads clean

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Hospital uses medical-grade iPad covers The Mercy University Hospital’s journey with FlipPads started around 5-years-ago when the Medical Oncology Department approached Micheal Sheridan, CEO of The Mercy Hospital Foundation. Micheal had a clear vision, Mercy hospital needed a better form of patient entertainment. Micheal said, “There would... Read More

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16th November, 2020

PROPERTY FOR SALE: €1.75 million modern mansion with pool and zip line – “Ngong”, Kilnagleary, Carrigaline, Co Cork

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “For the golf enthusiast, there is a putting green with a pair of sand bunkers, while active kids of all ages will love the specially installed zip line.” “The indoor heated swimming pool is to the rear in a bright space with a vaulted barn-style celling. Beyond this... Read More

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16th November, 2020

‘Cork actor’ Jeremy Irons is filming a new Netflix spy thriller

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Clare Echo recently referred to Donald Trump as a ‘Clare Hotelier‘ (technically correct in that Trump has one of his many Golf Hotel’s there, at a place called Doonbeg), well in the same vein please permit us to refer to Jeremy Irons as a ‘Cork Actor’. After... Read More

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16th November, 2020

NEW 3-part TV DOCUMENTARY: on Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder – for ‘Netflix’

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new three-part documentary series about Sophie Toscan du Plantier’s life, made in collaboration with her family, is heading to Netflix. The series will be produced by Lightbox and will tell the story of the 1996 murder that became a national obsession in Ireland and France. With exclusive... Read More

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16th November, 2020

VIDEO: Cork City Council’s Waste Awareness Week

16 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Waste Awareness Week takes place next week (November 16th – 20th). The five-day virtual event organised by Cork City Council, in association with the Southern Regional Waste Management Planning Office, will provide information and tips on waste reduction, food waste prevention, greener cleaning, recycling and... Read More

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16th November, 2020

NEW 5-part TV DOCUMENTARY: on Sophie Toscan du Plantier murder – from famous film director Jim Sheridan – for ‘Sky Crime’

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The series called ‘Murder at the Cottage’ is expected to air on Sky Crime in 2021 Directed by six-time Oscar® nominee Jim Sheridan First in-house doc from Sky Studios with access to Sophie’s family and Ian Bailey Six-time Oscar® nominee Jim Sheridan (My Left Foot, In The Name... Read More

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16th November, 2020

Company which supplies biotech and pharma industries adds Class-7 Cleanroom to its Cork premies

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Proof that Cork’s pharma industry is strong Watson-Marlow Limited Ireland (with premises at Gateway Business Park, New Mallow Rd, Cork) is an award winning, global leader in fluid management technology. It will open a state-of-the-art facility in Cork. The new ISO 14644-1 Class 7 cleanroom will be added... Read More

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16th November, 2020

Corkman’s online pharmacy ‘Healthwave.ie’ removes medical card prescription charges

16 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Founded in 2013 by Ballincollig based pharmacy graduate Shane O’Sullivan, Healthwave’s mission is to “change the retail pharmacy model in Ireland through technology and delivery services”. Healthwave is Ireland’s largest digital pharmacy service, dispensing prescriptions to over 15,000 members each month. Healthwave also has a large traditional pharmacy... Read More

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16th November, 2020

Recommencement of the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme – welcomed by Cork TD

16 November 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has welcomed confirmation from Minister Michael McGrath that the Disabled Drivers and Passengers Scheme is to recommence. Deputy Moynihan said: “The Minister for Finance is tabling an amendment to the Finance Bill to give legislative effect to the existing... Read More

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