Janssen Cork receives business award

25 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Janssen Supply Chain, Cork was presented with the Business Working Responsibly Mark certification by An Tánaiste, Frances Fitzgerald, at CEO forum at Dublin Castle. The Mark, developed by Business in the Community Ireland, audited by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is based on ISO 26000. It... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

24th October, 2016

Aer Lingus raise money for Cork ARC Cancer Support House

24 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Now well into its second decade, the Annual Aer Lingus Autumn Lunch in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place on Wednesday 26th October at 12:00pm in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork. Each year this most stylish event offers attendees a champagne reception, and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

21st October, 2016

Edwina Currie to be guest speaker at Cork Business Awards 2016

21 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TV Personality, Author and former British Cabinet Minister Edwina Currie will be the Guest Speaker at The Cork Business Awards 2016 on November 25th. The former MP and Cabinet Minister is known as outspoken and controversial and served in the Government of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. First elected... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th October, 2016

Free Parking in Cork City in run-up to Christmas 2016

20 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Shoppers and visitors to the city can avail of 2 hours free parking between 10am- 12 noon (Mon – Thurs) in both North Main St and Paul St car parks. Late night shoppers and those visiting restaurants in the area can also avail of free parking on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

19th October, 2016

Zombie themed fun run in Ballincollig Regional Park raises money for Mercy Hospital Cork

19 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prepare to be scared – Zombie Fun Run in aid of Mercy Hospital Foundation Saturday, October 29th @ Ballincollig Regional Park Do you think you can outrun “bloodthirsty” zombies as they chase you around Ballincollig Regional Park on Saturday, October 29th? Hordes of flesh-eating zombies will track down brave... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

18th October, 2016

Inland Fisheries Ireland invites applications for funding from Cork to improve access to angling facilities

19 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new fund to support projects that will contribute to the delivery of an accessible and sustainable, world class inland fisheries resource has been established. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced an overall Capital Works Fund of €500,000 available for angling groups and clubs across the country who... Read More

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

18th October, 2016

Kinsale RNLI presented with National Marine Gallantry and Meritorious Service Award

18 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The volunteer lifeboat crew from Kinsale RNLI in Co Cork has been awarded a Marine Meritorious Service Medal. The award in recognition of the crew’s rapid response, professionalism and skill in saving lives was presented by the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Shane Ross, T.D. at... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

18th October, 2016

Cork Film Festival 2016

18 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Film Festival will launch its 2016 programme today, with this year’s event showcasing home-grown talent alongside international features, and a strong focus on documentary film. Ireland’s oldest film festival takes place 11-20 November and will screen more than 70 feature films, including Kelly Reichardt’s... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th October, 2016

‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ walk raises €42,150 in aid of The Mercy Cancer Appeal

18 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Sunday July 17th, 540 people participated in the fourth annual 22km ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk from The Viaduct to Bandon, raising €42,150 in aid of The Mercy Cancer Appeal. The 22km walk, which was started in memory of Cork man, Mark Prendergast who lost... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

18th October, 2016

Grandons Toyota sponsor Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium Cork

18 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced a new partnership with Grandon Car Sales of Glanmire, with the addition of a new 24 dog Mini Open Stake to the Cork racing calendar. The Grandons Toyota Mini Open will begin on Saturday 29th October and run over 3 weekends with... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

17th October, 2016

Cork businesses meet in Brussels

17 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Convention Bureau joined Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in Brussels, for a networking ‘Meet in Ireland’ event which was attended by conference buyers from top international associations. The headquarters of more than 2,000 associations are in Brussels, making the city an important source of association conferences... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th October, 2016

€500k EuroMillions Plus ticket sold in SuperValu, Macroom, Co Cork

16 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie While there was no winner of Friday’s (October 14) headline €17 million EuroMillions draw, but one lucky player from Cork did scoop the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000. Remarkably, this is the 21st EuroMillions Plus top prize win of €500,000 in 2016. EuroMillions Plus is an exclusive... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS