4 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ifac recently raised €10,000 for suicide and self-harm prevention charity, Pieta House. Ifac, the professional services firm for the Irish farming, food and agribusiness sector, have an office in Cork that contributed substantially to raising these much needed funds. Pictures from L-R Cathy Drummond, Fundraising at Pieta House,... Read More
3 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Creative Ireland Programme has been growing from strength to strength in Cork, as evidenced by the number of applications received under the 2019 Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme. The total of 88 applications received was more than double those of last year. The 2019 allocations were... Read More
2 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water is upgrading Cork wastewater treatment plants as part of a large scale nationwide scheme to benefit communities and safeguard the environment. These works are being carried out in partnership with Cork County Council. David Sharry, Regional Project Lead says, “Ensuring that the wastewater generated every day... Read More
1 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie and… New Ryanair Naples route to commence Sunday Over 55,000 passengers are expected to travel through Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest growing and most punctual airport, this June Bank Holiday Weekend. Up 10% over the same period last year, Cork Airport welcomes Ryanair’s new service to Naples, Italy this... Read More
1 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Ifac is calling on those who have Kerry co-op shares to consider their options carefully before the 5th June deadline. It is important that each shareholder is aware of the personal tax implications – as these will vary for every shareholder. Previously, share spin outs by Kerry co-op... Read More
31 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork artist Eilbhe Donovan will present an exhibition of birds and marine wildlife in a new exhibition at Cronin’s Pub, Crosshaven which takes place from 5 June until 21 July. The artist who works predominantly in ink explains it a fabulously versatile and fun medium to work... Read More
30 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Taste the Island – a celebration of Ireland’s food and drink “We are creating some of the most exciting food and drink stories ever experienced on this Island and our ambition is to bring Ireland’s food story to the world.” Over fifty businesses and individuals from Cork, today attended the... Read More
29 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospital & Hospice along with Cork Racecourse, Mallow are delighted to announce details of an exciting addition to Cork’s racing calendar this Summer on Saturday, August 17th. Details of the raceday, which will see all funds going directly to Marymount were announced at the launch which... Read More
28 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork-South-West, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony, has welcomed the confirmation of funding for a new CT scanner at Bantry General Hospital. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony said, “…We have been a long-time campaigning for funding for the hospital.” “Since 2016 I have repeatedly raised the case for Bantry... Read More
27 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With 575 bedrooms combined, four Cork city centre hotels launched a new campaign this month to highlight their partnership for visitors to Cork. As sister hotels, the Clayton Silversprings and Clayton Cork City Hotels already work closely with the Maldron Hotel South Mall and Maldron Hotel Shandon. “As... Read More
26 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest growing and most punctual airport, is shortlisted for the prestigious Airports Council International (ACI) Best Airport Awards for the third year in a row. Cork Airport is the only Irish airport to be nominated in the under 5 million passenger category, with award winners... Read More
25 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale and its environs needs a heritage strategy to help make the most of its unique potential, Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said. Following the news earlier this month that wreck of the Lusitania has been gifted to the Old Head of Kinsale Lusitania Museum Committee, Senator... Read More