Shocking insurance premium increases are damning indictment of Govt failure to tackle costs – Martin

18 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Remarks by Cork-based Fianna Fail Leader Micheal Martin on rising insurance costs during Leaders’ Questions The Central Bank’s report on private motor insurance reveals a shocking story of continuous rip-off of the people of Ireland, in particular young people, by the insurance industry. It is also a damning... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

18th December, 2019

Irish Water meets local community to discuss new wastewater treatment plants for Coachford and Dripsey

18 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Water recently held an information evening to discuss planned upgrades to the Coachford and Dripsey wastewater treatment plants and give the local communities an opportunity to learn more about the delivery of these two projects. The information evening was held on Monday, 9th December at Coachford National... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

18th December, 2019

#HR – Skibbereen tech firm ‘spearline’ ups paid maternity and adoptive leave

18 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Spearline introduces paid maternity and adoptive leave for 18 weeks and paid paternity leave adding to quality of life for team Spearline announced that it is introducing paid maternity and adoptive leave for 18 weeks and paid paternity leave, as of January 1, 2020. This is the latest... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

17th December, 2019

Cork County Council Announces Extension of Healthy Ireland Initiatives

17 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is delighted to announce the extension of a number of very popular initiatives under Healthy Ireland, the national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of Ireland over the coming generation. Among the projects confirmed to receive support for a further two year... Read More

EDUCATION, HEALTH, NEWS

17th December, 2019

#Midleton Expo 2020 will take place Sunday 2nd February 2020 #EastCork

17 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Midleton Business Alliance announced their new venture to promote business across East Cork with the Launch of the Midleton Business Expo 2020 on Thursday last. The event is scheduled to take place at The Midleton Park Hotel on Sunday February 2nd 2020 from 12 noon to 5pm... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

16th December, 2019

EAST CORK: Cobh manager wins at ‘Pride of Centra Awards’

16 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The sixth annual Pride of Centra Awards ceremony took place recently in Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare, where a selection of outstanding Centra employees were honoured for their passion and commitment shown in the workplace this year. There were 54 employees from across the country shortlisted across six categories... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

16th December, 2019

How to maintain windows properly

16 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie You may have recently purchased an apartment or a house and would like to keep it in new condition all the time. There are different rooms in the house and its surroundings that you might take care of. But the one that is mostly neglected by many homeowners... Read More

NEWS

16th December, 2019

Cork RNLI lifeboat stations to feature on RTE Nationwide with Perfect Storm appeal

16 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Two lifeboat stations in Cork will be featured on RTE’s Nationwide programme this Wednesday (18 December). Volunteer lifeboat crew from Crosshaven and Ballycotton RNLI tell their own story of how they got involved with the charity and the two stations carry out a joint exercise to recover an... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th December, 2019

Things to remember when moving to a new house

16 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Moving to the new house can be really exciting for the whole family. But it can also be a stressful experience for everyone. There are many things that you might forget and miss at the new place or during the move itself. Hence, you need to plan much... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th December, 2019

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Donoughmore family use lights to fundraise for Mercy Hospital Cancer Appeal

15 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sarl Family from Donoughmore show their support for the Mercy Cancer Appeal Tim Sarl and his family who live just outside Stuake Village in Donoughmore are lighting up their house in spectacular fashion this Christmas in aid of the Mercy Cancer Appeal. The Sarl family are inviting people... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

15th December, 2019

Ring of Cork hold AGM in Midleton

11 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A SECAD sponsored Gearing Up & Getting Ready Tourism Seminar took place recently in Midleton. On the same day there was the Ring of Cork AGM, followed by networking and tasty festive bites at the Jameson Distillery. Guest speakers were Tanya Fitzgerald SECAD/Savour Food and Stephen Lynch, owner... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th December, 2019

3 Simple Tips to Help You Boost Conversion Rates

15 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie And why not? After all, that’s what mints all the money which keep businesses going and growing. But, are companies satisfied with the rates that they are converting at? Studies report that only 22% of businesses are satisfied with their conversion rates. So, what about the others? Well,... Read More

NEWS