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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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