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

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

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

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

8th August, 2019

Louis Copeland opens Cork store

8 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Louis Copeland will open a Cork store in September, the unit will span two floors, in a building between Academy Street and French Church Street in the heart of the city centre. Considering its early Cork connections, it is no surprise that the latest expansion plans for the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

8th August, 2019

Lios-na-gCon Ringfort, Darrara, Clonakillty, West Cork

8 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lios-na-gCon or Lisnagun is Irish for ‘Ringfort of the Hound’. It’s located in the townland of Darrara, Clonakilty, West Cork, Ireland, and is the only ringfort in Ireland to be re-constructed on its original site. It was previously open as a tourist attraction in the 1990’s and early... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th August, 2019

SPORT: Cork City FC & Mardyke Arena Announce 2019 Golf Classic

7 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce details of the 2019 Golf Classic, proudly sponsored by Mardyke Arena UCC. Associate sponsors for the event are Clonakilty Food Co., who will be providing catering on the day, and Finbarr Galvin Ltd., who will be supplying a car for the... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

7th August, 2019

New Road Tar Sprayers for County Council Fleet

7 August 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Christopher O’ Sullivan welcomed news of the recent addition of two, new, 32-tonne tar sprayers to Cork County Council’s Roads Maintenance Fleet. Chief Executive Tim Lucey noted that it demonstrates Cork County Councils continuing commitment to improving delivery of road services... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

6th August, 2019

Green Party mark anniversary of nuclear bombing of Hiroshima

6 August 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Members of the Green Party in Cork today held a remembrance event to commemorate the 74th anniversary of the day the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, killing over 100,000 Japanese civilians. It was followed by the bombing of Nagasaki, with both bombings accounting for... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS