20 May 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Gambling has long been popular within Ireland. It’s something that the Irish have long had an affinity for. In fact, it’s one of the oldest pastimes within the country. However, just like everything else, there are always new innovations that make things change. One of the biggest ones... Read More
19 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Ervia Major Projects Contractor Safety Award has been won by Farrans Sorensen Joint Venture for their work in delivering the Cobh Networks Contract on behalf of Irish Water. This focus on safety is key to keeping the works on track to successfully treat the raw sewage discharge... Read More
19 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council is commencing Phase 1 of the replacement of a problematic trunk water main between Ardgroom and Eyeries to improve security of supply and reduce high levels of leakage in these areas. The works involve the replacement of a 1.6... Read More
18 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Based at the Atlantic Flight Training Academy, on the Cork Airport campus, a €1.5m small plane arrives will generate terabytes of high-quality imagery for ecological surveys The first digital aerial ecology surveys of Irish coastal waters to be undertaken by a domestic company are about to begin following... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Jim Daly appointed Chair of Home and Community Care Ireland Jim Daly, a former FMinister for Mental Health & Older People, has been appointed Chair of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). HCCI is the representative body for private home care providers in Ireland that employ 10,000 carers,... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mackin Group is an Irish provider of business services. The firm has today announced the creation of 120 jobs over the next 18 months. 45 of these roles will be based at its Cork headquarters (City North Business Park, Dublin Hill, Cork) and Dublin office, with the remainder... Read More
18 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Food Co., the West Cork family run business and makers of Clonakilty Blackpudding, today announced their sponsorship of Cork LGFA’s Underage Championship teams. Their three-year partnership incorporates the sponsorship of Cork LGFA’s three Championship underage sides U-14, U-16 and U-18, Football Development Academies, Summer Camps and sleeve... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The ongoing cyber-attack on the HSE’s IT system is causing significant challenges on CUH’s ability to deliver normal services. Services currently impacted include Radiotherapy Treatment has been cancelled for tomorrow (Wednesday 19th May) An information line for patients attending the radiotherapy services in CUH has been set up... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, today criticised the lack of action by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, after Aer Lingus has announced further temporary lay-offs at Cork Airport for later this year. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said: “For months Sinn Féin... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fórsa is meeting Aer Lingus management this afternoon on foot of devastating announcements that the company is to close its Shannon base and lay off Cork cabin crew without pay between September and November. Aer Lingus employs 83 cabin crew in Shannon and 99 in Cork. The union... Read More
18 May 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie It’s worth noting that it isn’t just England that has produced some of the best players to ply their trade in the top divisions in English football. In fact, many of the greatest to make appearances in the division over the years have hailed from right here in... Read More