Is freezing rents for 3 years the solution?

22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First things first… …but the reality is that the average Irish rent is €1,372 in Cork. Well, that was the case according to daft.ie in their Nov 2019 figures, which charted record highs (higher even than during the Celtic Tiger years!). However, if we fast forward a few... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, PROPERTY, SINN FÉIN

22nd April, 2020

2020 marks the 50th annual Earth Day

22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork company Wisetek Celebrates Earth Day 2020 To mark Earth Day 2020, the Cork company Wisetek (asset disposal, data destruction, technology reuse and manufacturing services) is calling on Irish companies to ethically manage their e-waste collection and destruction. This call to combat climate change is aligned to the theme... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd April, 2020

Online game will fundraise Children’s Ambulance ‘BUMBLEance ‘

22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld League of Ireland Online Quiz takes place this Saturday, April 25th Amid the Covid-19 global pandemic, Cork Businessman and football fanatic, Damien Sreenan, has turned his attention to raising money for national charities using digital technology to create fun and interactive games that everyone can join... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

22nd April, 2020

Protected: 5 Of the Best Irish Movies

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ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st April, 2020

WHAT TO WATCH: RTE Building Ireland series covers Copper mining in Beara

21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Series 3 of the RTE TV series Building Ireland is back and one episode is devoted to looking back at historic copper mining on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork When does it air: Thursday 30 April 2020 (if you miss it then use the RTE player series... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st April, 2020

Kinsale Rum wins Gold award – Blacks Brewery and Distillery

21 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Husband and wife duo, and founders of Blacks Brewery and Distillery, Sam & Maudeline Black, were in high spirits (pun intended) on winning a prestigious Gold award for their Blacks Golden Rum at the World Rum Awards. Founded originally as a craft beer brewery in 2013, this unstoppable... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st April, 2020

VIDEO: Ireland needs a ‘Social Distancing Tsar’ or Quango for workplaces

21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Example of Welsh government must be followed Labour TD Ged Nash has called for the establishment of a body to regulate and enforce social distancing in the workplace. He explained: “The reality is that the social distancing requirement is here to stay for some time yet. It will... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

21st April, 2020

CORK BRAND HITS BIG TIME: Ballyvourney’s @DeRoisteFoods will be stocked in 142 Aldi stores across Ireland

21 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie I love Clonakilty Black Pudding, but when it comes to White pudding I can highly recommend the De Róiste version instead. De Róiste is another Cork food producer, and it a more recent arrival so does not yet have the brand recognition of it’s Clonakilty rivals. Unfortunately, the De Róiste... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

21st April, 2020

How to use Zoom for business meetings? Free webinar from @CorkChamber of Commerce

21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Using the right techniques are vital to the successful outcome of any meeting. Cork Chamber have organised a free 60-minute webinar on Thursday 23rd April which will give participants the chance to learn how to use Zoom effectively. The course will also provide an overview of Online Meetings... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

21st April, 2020

POLITICS: Workers to protest outside Debenhams

21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Mick Barry and Ruth Coppinger of the Solidarity political party have both given their full backing to protest actions taking place today (Tuesday) by Debenhams workers. Workers at seven stores in Cork, Dublin, and Waterford will hold simultaneous protests at 11 am while workers... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

21st April, 2020

Where to buy artisan food during COVID19? Ballyhoura businesses finding new ways to connect with customers

21 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Food businesses in the Ballyhoura region are adapting quickly to find new ways to connect with customers during the current crisis. To diversify is the new way forward, and many independent food producers, restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries are working hard to supply the community with their products... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

21st April, 2020

IRELAND: Newspapers and Radio should be subsidised by social media giants, in the national interest – says Cork Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher

21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that social media platforms and other digital publishers must either voluntarily dip into their pockets, or be required by the State, to support Ireland’s local media and journalism. “The Covid 19 crisis has really hit our local newspapers and radio stations.... Read More

BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS