CARRIGALINE TRAFFIC: long awaited relief road moves a step closer

12 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has invited tenders for the prequalification of suitable contractors for the construction of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road. Suitable contractors will be shortlisted for invitation to tender for the main works contract before the end of the year, subject to funding confirmation. It is expected... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

12th October, 2019

#MahonPoint €500,000 EuroMillions Plus Sold in a Shopping Centre Eason’s

12 October 2019 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie National Lottery appeals to EuroMillions players in Mahon to check their tickets S EuroMillions players in Co. Cork are being urged to check their tickets today after one lucky player, who bought their ticket in Mahon won the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize on last night’s draw (Friday... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th October, 2019

New Citizens Information Centre premises opens in Cobh, East Cork

12 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New Citizens Information Centre premises opens in Cobh, East Cork The new Centre, based at 8 Pearse Square, is substantially bigger than their previous offices and is in a very central and convenient location. The Centre is fully wheelchair accessible and there are three interview rooms where you... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

11th October, 2019

WEST CORK: Students step into the future of educational technology with Microsoft and Wriggle

11 October 2019 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie St. Brogans College and Kinsale College of Further Education have rolled out new cutting-edge technology for teaching and learning St. Brogans College and Kinsale College of Further Education, which are under the auspices of Cork Education and Training Board (CETB), this week hosted Digital Innovation events on their campuses.... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

11th October, 2019

Offaly construction firm Townmore opens new office in Mallow, Co. Cork

11 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Headquartered in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, with offices in Dublin and London, Irish-owned construction company Townmore this week opened a new office in Mallow, County Cork. Founded in 2008, Townmore has experienced consistently strong growth over the past decade and is one of Ireland’s largest Contractors. The announcement of... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

10th October, 2019

Presidents of CIT and IT Tralee Welcome Significant Funding Announcement for Technological Universities

10 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A significant funding increase for Tertiary Education of €153 million, including a multi-annual programme of €90 million for Technological Universities, has been announced as part of the education provisions of Budget 2020. At the announcement Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor outlined how “the sector needs this level of funding... Read More

NEWS

10th October, 2019

Affordable Bus Service for West Cork – Lombard

10 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has welcomed West Cork Connect, a private bus operation servicing the West Cork area, and praised the venture for providing the area with affordable transport options. Senator Lombard said: “I have been campaigning for the reduction of bus fares in West Cork for a... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

10th October, 2019

CIT and Cork businesses celebrate first graduating class of manufacturing apprenticeship – Irish Medtech Association

10 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group which represents the sector, celebrated first graduating class Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 6) with CIT, the Higher Education Authority, and Solas, in Galway. Ibec Medtech & Engineering Director, Sinead Keogh said: “The Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship is a radical modernisation from the... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

9th October, 2019

Farmgate Cafe @ English Market celebrates 25 years in business

9 October 2019 By Bryan Symth bryan@TheCork.ie The Farmgate was established in 1985 in Midleton and opened in the English Market in 1994. Farmgate Café is a sister Café to Farmgate Restaurant & Country Store in Midleton. “Farmgate are committed to food grown in the Munster region and our menu is dictated by the food... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

8th October, 2019

Absolute Airsoft Cork raises €7,300 for Make Your Mark on Cancer

8 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Sunday, October 6th Absolute Airsoft Cork on the 50 acre woodland site located at Beal Na Blath near Crookstown was host to a charity airsoft game for Make Your Mark on Cancer, raising a phenomenal €7,300 for the Mercy Cancer CARE Centre and Psycho-Oncology services. Over 171... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

8th October, 2019

THINGS TO DO IN CORK CITY: Afternoon Tea at the River Lee…. in partnership with a luxury skin health brand!

8 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A very modern Afternoon Tea at The River Lee, in partnership with Ireland’s leading luxury skin health brand, Modern Botany Modern Botany is Ireland’s leading luxury skin health brand, based in Schull in beautiful west Cork, along the Wild Atlantic Way. The River Lee introduces a very modern... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th October, 2019

Kinsale Restaurant Awarded Michelin Star

8 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Popular Kinsale restaurant, Bastion is now a one Michelin Star establishment, having been elevated to ‘Star’ status from its previous Bib Gourmand ranking. Other Cork restaurants to retain their star status in the 2020 Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland are West Cork’s Mews in Baltimore and Chestnut... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS