BUSINESS: Launch of ‘Ballincollig, Open for Business’ campaign and photo competition

20 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As part of its Ballincollig, Open for Business campaign, the Ballincollig Business Association (BBA) has launched a social media promotion to support its shop local message. The BBA is giving away a €500 Ballincollig Shopping Blitz to two lucky people who show how they’re supporting local businesses. To... Read More

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20th August, 2020

New book covering system launched for schools to help alleviate Covid fears

20 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie West Cork company Declim Ltd has launched a new hygienic and safe school book covering system for primary and post-primary schools as they prepare to return to school after the Covid-19 restrictions. Designed for the Irish school book market, the FILFIX peel and seal system was developed following... Read More

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20th August, 2020

Urban Orienteering in an Irish City

20 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council have announced a new initiative that casts a close eye on Shandon. A permanent urban orienteering route is being developed which will wind its way through streets, alleys and parks to spotlight the buildings of this Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). As part of this initiative,... Read More

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20th August, 2020

Back-to-school planning continues for Cork ETB schools

20 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork ETB Executive and Principal’s held a socially distant meeting in Maria Immaculata Community College, Dunmanway, to bed down the plans to ensure schools and colleges are on schedule to reopen for teachers and students at the end of the month. The meeting considered further updates and guidelines... Read More

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19th August, 2020

VIDEO: UCC to develop Treasures Gallery to display the Great Book of Ireland

19 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie On Thursday 20th August at 22.10, RTÉ One will premiere a documentary on The Great Book of Ireland, (Leabhar Mór na hÉireann) which has been termed as ‘Ireland’s modern-day Book of Kells.’ Samuel Beckett’s last handwritten poem is among the original work of 121 artists, 144 poets, and... Read More

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19th August, 2020

Would you like to run a CAFE in Cork City?

19 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Café Bar Opportunity at Triskel The Triskel Arts Centre is inviting tenders from professional hospitality contractors to run their popular and vibrant Café Bar (previously know as Scrypt Café). The Facility encompasses the café and external courtyard and is intended to provide catering services to patrons, artists and... Read More

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18th August, 2020

Visa Card supports Skibbereen Rowers Paul and Gary O’Donovan

18 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With less than a year to go, Visa announces its continued support to its diverse roster of Team Visa athletes for Tokyo 2020 Visa, the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic Games, announced it would extend its commitment to the 90+ Team Visa athletes including Irish Olympic... Read More

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18th August, 2020

Learning Resource Centre to be developed at Cork Institute of Technology

18 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The development of a Learning Resource Centre in Cork Institute of Technology is a sign of the Government’s continued support for third-level education in Cork – says Colm Burke TD Deputy Colm Burke has welcomed the announcement to develop a Learning Resource Centre in Cork Institute of Technology.... Read More

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18th August, 2020

WEST CORK FLOODS: Social Welfare available for householders affected by severe flooding

18 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Staff from the Department of Social Protection are available today to support householders affected by the severe flooding in areas of Cork. The Department’s Community Welfare Service officials are engaging with Cork County Council and will quickly assess the level of service required. Social Protection Minister, Heather Humphreys,... Read More

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18th August, 2020

WEST CORK FLOODS: OPW Minister visits Dunmanway

18 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Minister of State at the Office of Public Works (with responsibility for Flood Relief), Patrick O’Donovan TD visited West Cork today to meet with those affected by the recent floods and with Council officials in order to discuss plans for these areas. Speaking in Dunmanway today, Minister... Read More

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18th August, 2020

Dan Seaman marks 50 years in Cork’s Motor Trade

18 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Western Road, Clonakilty was home to Dan Seaman’s first car-dealership in the mid 1980’s, before later relocating to the city where the business is now situated on Forge Hill. Now in his 70’s Dan, who lives in Bandon, is joined in the business by his children Gerard, Rohnan,... Read More

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18th August, 2020

Griffith College Cork is holding this year’s Open Evenings for prospective students online due to COVID19

18 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Griffith College Cork is holding a number of Open Evenings in the coming weeks. Join staff online and meet our lecturers and staff, have a chat about our range of courses, explore the facilities on campus, and see what Griffith College Cork is all about. Meet Griffith’s faculty... Read More

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