Cork registered 2,109 new .ie domains in the first half of 2019

15 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Munster registered 4,775 new .ie domains in H1 2019, according to IE Domain Registry 273,156 .ie domains in the national database at end of H1 2019; database has grown by almost 40% in the last five years Over 80% of all .ie domains are registered by companies and... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

15th August, 2019

SOCCER: testimonial match for Cork City defender Alan Bennett

15 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce details of a testimonial match for defender Alan Bennett. Benno joined City at youth team level in 2000, graduating to the first team before leaving for Reading in 2007. He returned to the club in 2015 after eight years in England,... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

15th August, 2019

West Cork Duck – wins at International Great Taste Awards #FoodIndustry

15 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Dunnes Stores Simply Better collection was once again recognised on an international stage as the brand took home 34 awards at the prestigious 2019 International Great Taste Awards, which are considered the “Oscars” of the food industry. Winning a coveted 2 Star Award for the Dunnes Stores... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th August, 2019

Lucky Cork winner scoops €50,000 with Prize Bonds

14 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We are now firmly in August, and the weather is getting cooler, but in positive news a Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 has gone to bond number AKN 787644 held by a person with an address in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2018. There... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th August, 2019

The Continued Success of Munster

13 August 2019 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie The south-western province of Munster has a long and illustrious history dating back to medieval times, with the name itself deriving from the old Irish kingdom of Mumu and the Norse word Stadir (which roughly translates to homestead in English). Munster has always been regarded as one of... Read More

NEWS

13th August, 2019

ASCENT delivered access to €2 billion of state-of-the-art facilities for 100 global research projects

13 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Led by Tyndall National Institute in Ireland, the €4.7 million European Union ASCENT programme provides access to the European nanoelectronics network, and has delivered 100 projects to researchers from 30 countries across the global research community over the last four years. ASCENT has built a community of over... Read More

BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

12th August, 2019

Almost 5,000 cardiac interventions undertaken at Mater Private Hospital Cork in 2018 – Annual Review

12 August 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mater Private 2018 Annual Review highlights some of the key services, initiatives and achievements across the Group’s facilities in Cork, Dublin, and Limerick in 2018. Key Highlights 7,531 patients attended Mater Private Emergency Departments in Dublin and Cork – increase of 27% in Cork and 6% in Dublin... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

11th August, 2019

Cork hotelier attends travel show in Florida

11 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Promoting the island of Ireland to influential North American travel professionals Nine Irish tourism companies – including Inchydoney Lodge and Spa – joined Tourism Ireland in Florida recently for the annual Global Travel Marketplace (GTM). GTM Florida is a three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments... Read More

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10th August, 2019

Climate Change reaches Cork City

10 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The purpose of the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy is to: Ensure a proper comprehension of the key risks and vulnerabilities of climate change Bring forward the implementation of climate resilient actions in a planned and proactive manner Ensure that climate adaptation considerations are mainstreamed into all plans and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

9th August, 2019

VIDEO: €1.7m rennovation of famous Shakey Bridge

9 August 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, in conjunction with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, is set to begin works on the repair and restoration of Daly (Shakey) Bridge during week commencing 12th August 2019. The estimated €1.7 million works on the city’s iconic bridge will address extensive corrosion and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th August, 2019

Fota Wildlife Park welcomes it’s 10 millionth visitor

8 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Catherine Cullinane from Tuam, Co Galway has won a holiday to South Africa including Safari for two! The search for the 10 millionth visitor to Fota Wildlife Park has ended as Catherine Cullinane from Tuam, Co. Galway walked through the gates and scooped the prize of a safari... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th August, 2019

Aldi’s West Cork Cheese wins sliver award

8 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Aldi’s Specially Selected Irish Buffalo Mozzarella Pearls is the Big Cheese at International Cheese Awards Aldi Ireland has seen success on the world stage once more, as its Specially Selected Irish Buffalo Mozzarella Pearls beat 5,000 cheeses from across the globe at the annual International Cheese & Dairy... Read More

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