Institute of Directors in Ireland to host high level workshop for directors and business leaders in Cork

26 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie On Thursday, 5th March, the Institute of Directors (IoD) in Ireland will be hosting a high-level training workshop at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Tivoli, Cork. Designed specifically for company directors and delivered by expert trainers, the Workshop on Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of the Board, its Chair and... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

25th February, 2020

‘Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle Sportive 2020’ scheduled for Saturday, April 4th

25 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The 2020 Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle Sportive will take place on Saturday, April 4th this year, aiming once again to raise vital funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, four Lions Clubs in Cork City and County and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration Committee. Building on last year’s... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

24th February, 2020

Launch of one of Cork’s longest running festivals

24 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The launch of the 31st Cork French Film Festival took place today Leading French film directors and actors will feature at this year’s Festival. The Festival will run from Wednesday 4th March to Sunday 8th March and takes place at The Gate Cinema. There is a highly anticipated... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th February, 2020

Business group runs workshop on ‘How to win business awards’

24 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork will officially launch its Businesswoman of the Year Awards for 2020 on 27th February in AIB Bandon, and all are welcome. The event, entitled ‘How to win business awards‘, is sponsored by AIB. This will be an incredible workshop presented to motivate and inspire... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd February, 2020

Mallow, Cork Singer-Songwriter wins €31,000 on Winning Streak

23 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A singer-songwriter from Co. Cork was certainly on song last Saturday as he won a €31,000 Winning Streak bonus when he appeared on the National Lottery TV game show on 22nd February. Fergal O’Connor from Mallow, Co. Cork, but now living in Youghal was thrilled with his haul... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd February, 2020

Indian Rhino at Fota Wildlife park

23 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park announces plans to breed Indian Rhino in the near future at the County Cork visitor attraction as part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme (EEP) Fota Wildlife Park recently have announced the arrival of a new seven-year-old female Indian Rhino, Maya. The animal came... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd February, 2020

Cork GAA honours martyred Lord Mayors – Mac Curtain and McSwiney – with commemorative jerseys

22 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s senior footballers and hurlers will wear a specially designed jersey to commemorate Tomás Mac Curtain and Terence MacSwiney in their upcoming league games. MacCurtain was the first republican Lord Mayor of Cork and was shot dead in front of his family in March 1920 by members of... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, SPORT

22nd February, 2020

NEW BOOK: ‘The Buildings of Ireland: Cork City and County by Frank Keohane’

22 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “This authoritative guide to the architecture of County Cork covers all sites and buildings of merit, great and small” This book flowed from a series called Pevsner Architectural Guides – The Buildings of England – Founding Editor: Sir Nicholas Pevsner. This book is part of the Ireland series... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd February, 2020

Corkman elected as Chair of the Airport Council International (ACI) Europe Digital Communications Forum

22 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications at Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest growing airport was recently elected Chairman of the Airport Council International (ACI) Europe Digital Communications Forum at their Spring Conference in Athens. The forum represents airports from over 45 European countries. Deputy Chair is Szilvia Nagy, Head of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

21st February, 2020

SOCCER: Metropole Hotel sponsors Cobh Ramblers FC

21 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New deal will run for duration of 2020 season The Metropole Hotel Cork – has been announced as the main sponsor of Cobh Ramblers FC. The hotel’s logo will adorn the club’s iconic claret and blue jersey for the 2020 season. The sponsorship deal was announced at an... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

21st February, 2020

Cork accounts for 2nd highest level of insect callouts – says Rentokil

21 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork accounted for 10% of insect callouts (second highest) & 6% of rodent callouts (third highest) from the pest control company in January Rentokil predicts that callouts for rodents and insects will reach an all-time high in 2020, as a result of climate change and its effect on pest... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

20th February, 2020

Cork Airport Retains Title As Ireland’s Most Punctual Airport

20 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest growing airport, has again topped the punctuality league among Irish international airports. Research from global aviation analysts OAG revealed Cork Airport retained its position as Ireland’s most punctual airport in 2019, with an on-time performance of 83.7%. In total 2.6 million passengers passed through... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS