15 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s ‘Best Young Entrepreneurs’ were named at an awards ceremony hosted by Cork’s three Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) on Thursday, December 14th in Republic of Work, Cork City. The winners were chosen from 43 finalists, shortlisted from almost 200 applicants in the competition which was launched this autumn... Read More
15 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie
15 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is preparing for the festive season ahead and anticipating catering for 145,000 passengers arriving and departing home for the Christmas and New Year holiday period, up 4% on 2016. Speaking ahead of the busiest time of the year, Cork Airport’s Head of Communications, Kevin Cullinane said: “Although... Read More
15 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The white building on 46 Grand Parade has a long history. It was formerly home to the Cork City Club and dates back to the early 1800s, and was extensively renovated in 1860. It was a Gentleman’s club in the old – elegant – meaning of the term. In 1952,... Read More
15 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Delay in Insurance Working Group report extremely disappointing Cllr Kenneth O’Flynn says the Government needs to get serious in tackling rising insurance costs. He made the comments after it emerged that the report by the insurance working group on Employer Liability (EL) and Public Liability (PL) will now... Read More
15 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork cinema goers will be keeping their eyes peeled throughout Star Wars: The Last Jedi, for dramatic shots of The Rebel County’s Brow Head and Mizen Head, as the highly anticipated movie hits Irish cinema screens this Friday. Up to 350 of George Lucas’s Star Wars crew and... Read More
14 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Join Decembeard and grow a beard to beat Bowel Cancer This December the Mercy Hospital Foundation is asking men from all across Cork to ditch their razors and grow a beard to support the diagnosis and treatment of Bowel Cancer, raising awareness of the disease, its symptoms and the need for early diagnosis. Decembeard was... Read More
14 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC this evening unveiled their newest team – the Cork City FC Amputee Team, at a press launch this week in the Cork International Hotel. The launch was attended by members of the Board of Management, Club Staff and First Team coaching staff, along with representatives... Read More
14 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The decision of Dail na nOg to prioritise equality in schools has been welcomed by Fine Gael TD for Cork East and Minister of State for Equality, Immigration and Integration, David Stanton. The decision was taken by the national youth parliament at a full day session which was... Read More
14 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie UCC to help with new research and development projects that will strengthen awareness of the value of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind services in the community. Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were delighted to welcome Professor Patrick O’Shea, President of UCC and Rónán Ó Dubhghaill, VP... Read More
14 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications with Cork Airport was the Guest Speaker at the ‘Getting on Board’ Tourism Seminar at the Radisson Blu, Little Island yesterday. Cork Airport is the international gateway to the South of Ireland and is uniquely positioned at the start of Ireland’s Ancient East... Read More
14 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Recently awarded Ireland’s ‘Best City Hotel’, the Montenotte Hotel has been announced as this year’s headline sponsor of the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2018. The event will be held at City Hall Cork on 2nd Feb 2018. Pictured at the announcement are Brian Bowler General Manager Montenotte Hotel,... Read More