22 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The 2022 World Cup is finally here, and for the first time, Qatar is hosting the Internationally recognized FIFA championship. As fans cheer on their teams, spectators conclude their travel plans to Qatar to witness the games firsthand. The fact that the games are taking place in the... Read More
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The newest face of Pharmaton is leading fitness and wellness expert, and Podcast host Karl Henry. He moved to Clonakilty, West Cork in August – because his wife hails from that area (listen to a Radio interview here about that move). Karl visited Hickey’s Pharmacy in Ballincollig, Cork... Read More
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie News in Photos
CRISIS: Cork City rents rise by 12.1%, while County Cork rents see 7.3% increase, in past year alone
22 November 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Have your wages increased by 12.1% in the past year? Rents have. Market rents in the third quarter of 2022 were an average of 14.1% higher than the same period a year earlier. The average market rent nationwide between July and September was €1,698 per month, up 4.3% on the second... Read More
22 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Each year around 30,000 people die in Ireland and when they are buried loved ones are limited by the amount of text they can put on their gravestone. The founders of the new business are hoping to develop it with the help of the right investor. A business... Read More
22 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A three-bedroom townhouse in turnkey condition is going to auction at the start of next month in an online sale organised by property portal youbid.ie. Overlooking a communal green in a popular area of Ballincollig, Co Cork, Number 92 Coopers Grange extends to 107 sqm over three floors... Read More
22 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network improvement works on South Main Street to strengthen Cork city water supply – may affect supplie from 8pm on 22 November until 2am on 23 November Irish Water are to commence water network improvement works on South Main Street, Cork city to strengthen the water supply in... Read More
21 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie RTÉ 2FM, in association with Kearys Motor Group, has given a car away to one lucky listener in aid of Childline. The competition ran for over two weeks across all shows on RTÉ 2FM. The lucky winner from Clonskeagh, Dublin, was announced on Drive It with The 2 Johnnies when Ruth Groarke won a brand-new Dacia Duster. People from all over the country who entered... Read More
21 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Guaranteed Irish Electrical retailer DID Electrical offically opened their new store at Turners Cross retail park. The new flagship store, located at Turners Cross Retail Park, spans over 10,000-square foot, and is the second store in Cork for the family-owned retailer with Bandon being home to the first.... Read More
21 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Possible disruption to supply from 9am to 1pm on Monday, 21 November Irish Water are due to commence water network improvement works on Old Mallow Road to strengthen the water supply in the area. Irish Water, Cork City Council, and Cork County Council wishes to advise customers in... Read More
21 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Several forms of licensed land-based and online gambling activities are legal in Ireland, but what’s the appetite for online casinos in Ireland? In Ireland today, it’s possible to gamble at hundreds of fully licensed gambling sites, and many of the best websites that Irish citizens have access... Read More
19 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Lights Cork City lit up for Christmas 2022 on Thursday, as St Patrick’s Street came aglow for the Yuletide season. Along with Oliver Plunkett Street, Tuckey St, Grand parade and a number of city centre Christmas trees. In the coming days, almost 7 kilometres of energy-efficient LED... Read More