13 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Seven angling projects in Cork were granted funding through Inland Fisheries Ireland supported by the Dormant Account Fund in 2020. A total of 35 “Angling for All” projects have been granted funding to the tune of €140,000 to support initiatives from groups in Ireland that are engaged in novice... Read More
13 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Minister Michael McGrath has welcomed confirmation of funding for the construction of the planned inner western relief road in Carrigaline. Minister McGrath was speaking after receiving confirmation that the awarding of the contract for the construction of the relief road had... Read More
13 November 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The New €8 billion EU fund to support farmers affected by the Covid 19 pandemic is a major win for rural communities in Ireland, and Cork farmers should seriously consider making applications. – That’s according to Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher. The Cork based MEP was commenting after the... Read More
13 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of the advantages of the well established One4All gift card is that it works in multiple retailers, so it’s a popular corporate gift card. Now, the Hotel industry has its own scheme. Launched earlier this year by the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF), Irelandhotels.com’s ‘Go Anywhere Gift Card’... Read More
12 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wisetek, a global leader in advanced IT asset disposal, data destruction, technology reuse and manufacturing services headquartered in Cork City, has announced the appointment of Bob Truelove as its new Vice President of Sales for its US operations. This appointment highlights the continued success and rapid growth of... Read More
12 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Padraig O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central has welcomed the establishment of the Munster Technological University. Deputy O’Sullivan commented “This is a landmark development for the South West. The new technological university will be formed by Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee and... Read More
12 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie During questions today in the Dáil, TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire welcomed a constructive exchange with the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, on furthering public transport projects in Cork City. Speaking from Leinster House, he said: “I welcome today that we were able to have... Read More
12 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Shanbally National School celebrates science week with Thermo Fisher Scientific Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific presented science kits to second class pupils from Shanbally and Ringaskiddy National Schools in Cork as part of Science Week, which runs until 15 November. Senior Technical Development Chemist, Orla McNamara... Read More
12 November 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The anchor tenant in Douglas Village Shopping Centre – Tesco – reopens today The entire shopping centre had been closed since the fire 1 year and 3 months ago Tesco Ireland will today welcome customers and the community back to its refurbished store at Douglas Shopping Centre after... Read More
12 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Residential facilities in Macroom, Montenotte, Clonakilty and Ballynoe in Cork A nursing home group with residential facilities in Cork, Dublin, Meath and Waterford has been awarded the ‘Hygiene Assured’ certification by the Food Safety Company. CareChoice Ireland is the first nursing home group to receive the certification, which... Read More
12 November 2020 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Horse racing, also known as the sport of kings, is the second most popular sport in the United Kingdom. Each year an estimate of 6 million attend the races in Britain alone. It is worth over £4.6 billion to the UK economy, with the majority of the money... Read More
11 November 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork-based company, Jump Juice Bars, has launched a new service Jump Juice Direct. Jump Juice Direct offers nationwide delivery of fresh juices, smoothies, juice cleanses, protein balls and more. Orders can be placed at www.jumpjuicedirect.ie The 100 percent pure fruit and vegetable cold-pressed juices and smoothies can now... Read More
