VIDEO: New ‘Tourism Ireland’ film showcasing Cork #WhenWeTravelAgain

12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork native Siobhán McSweeney stars in new Tourism Ireland film showcasing Cork Tourism Ireland has teamed up with the Abbey Theatre to showcase its new digital theatre experience, Dear Ireland – which brings together the voices of 50 writers and 50 actors in a collection of ‘theatrical postcards’... Read More

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12th August, 2020

Yes, you should be wearing sunscreen in… Ireland

12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has warned ‘staycationers’ not to be complacent about sunscreen. Senator Lombard said: “Thankfully for most people, sunscreen is an absolute staple when packing for a trip to sunnier climes. “Unfortunately though, many people forget about sun protection while at home in Ireland. “With... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

11th August, 2020

WEST CORK: Building work resumes on Social Housing at Beechgrove

11 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Construction work has resumed on the development of 57 homes in the West Cork town of Clonakilty again following a temporary cessation due to Covid19 restrictions. The recommencement of work will see the estate at Beechgrove, Fernhill Road, Clonakilty and associated site development works progressed to completion in... Read More

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11th August, 2020

Cork med-tech company AventaMed announces new US-based CEO

11 August 2020By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie AventaMed is based in the Rubicon Centre, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown (near CIT) Olive O’Driscoll, co-founder of AventaMed, a Cork-based medical device start-up which is set to revolutionise paediatric ear surgery, is pleased to announce that US-based Keith Jansen has joined the AventaMed team as the new President and CEO. Keith... Read More

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11th August, 2020

How Cork businesses can apply for Council COVID grant

11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is now accepting applications from local businesses for the ‘Restart Grant Plus’. This scheme builds upon the previous Restart Grant Scheme by increasing the minimum grant from €2,000 to €4,000 and increasing the maximum from €10,000 to €25,000. Eligibility has also expanded, with applications open... Read More

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11th August, 2020

Good news for almost 1,000 people as two Cork water supplies are removed from the EPA’s remedial action list

11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 1,000 water consumers in Co Cork received good news this week following the removal of two water supplies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from their Remedial Action List (RAL). The RAL identifies drinking water supplies that are ‘at risk’ of failing to consistently supply safe, clean... Read More

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11th August, 2020

32 County Charity Cycle from Mayo expected to reach Cork on Thursday @MayoUltraCycle

11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A 6 day, 1900km trip, in aid of 4 charities A group of adventurers will bring their ultra-challenge to Co. Cork as they take on the ultimate task of cycling a whopping 1,900 kilometres across 32 counties in Ireland in just six days – all in aid of... Read More

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11th August, 2020

World’s oldest yacht club re-launches select 300th anniversary celebrations

11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tricentenary Regatta, Maritime Parade, RCYC Exhibition, Family Race to / from the City, and Championship races among the exciting events back on the calendar. It’s sails’ ahoy once more for The Royal Cork Yacht Club’s exciting Cork300 events schedule. The Crosshaven based club, which is the oldest yacht... Read More

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10th August, 2020

Skibbereen Businessmen are ‘Cork Persons of the Month’ for July 2020

10 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Founding Board Members of Ludgate, Sean O’Driscoll and John Field have been named July Cork Persons of the Month. The Ludgate Hub has transformed Skibbereen into Ireland’s digital workspace capital. John Field, winner of ‘The Outstanding West Cork Business Ambassador’ award at the West Cork Business and Tourism... Read More

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10th August, 2020

Veteran former West Cork TD PJ Sheehan dies one week after wife

10 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A former TD who had one of the longest commutes to Leinster House has passed away. His journey from Goleen, Co Cork (near to Mizen Head – Ireland’s most South Westerly Point) to the Dáil in Leinster House, Dublin would take 4h 16mins today, but back before the... Read More

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10th August, 2020

SOCCER PREVIEW: Cork City v Longford at Turners Cross

10 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City get their 2020 Extra.ie FAI Cup campaign underway on Tuesday night, as they take on First Division side Longford Town at Turner’s Cross. The match is one of only three First Round ties, with 13 additional teams set to feature in the Second Round after receiving... Read More

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10th August, 2020

New .ie domain registrations in Cork surged by almost 30% in first half of 2020

10 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New .ie domain registrations in Cork surged by almost 30% in first half of 2020 as businesses move online in response to Covid-19 pandemic A total of 2,734 new .ie domain registrations in Cork in first half of 2020, according to new IE Domain Registry report 33,286 new... Read More

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