18 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie daa was previously known as ‘Dublin Airport Authority’ and ‘Aer Rianta’ controls both Dublin and Cork Airports. Will the appointment of a Corkman as CEO change the dynamic? The Board of daa has today appointed Kenny Jacobs as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Mr Jacobs will take... Read More
18 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Drive’ to entice British tourists to Cork Seven tourism businesses from Ireland – including Visit Cork and The iNUA Collection (based in Ballintemple) – joined Tourism Ireland at the Classic Motor Show in Birmingham recently. The Classic Motor Show is an annual event which takes place over three... Read More
18 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Camogie star Clíona Healy has been awarded an Elite Sports Scholarship by Mary Immaculate College (MIC). The MIC Elite Sports Scholarships recognise MIC students who have excelled in their chosen sport and are offered in memory of former MIC staff members Noreen Lynch and Leonard Enright. Aghabullogue... Read More
18 Novmeber 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Gambling, also known as casino sports betting, has grown in popularity over the years. It is among the activities that people engage in during their free time. The games available often come in different variations. There are some events that you can play for free. But others... Read More
17 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bad news if you drive from Cork to Dublin, or even Cork to Fermoy – toll fees are increasing According to Transport Infrstuurecure Ireland (TII) all tolls on the national road network are regulated through inflation as measured the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and cannot go above inflation.... Read More
17 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Statement from Board of Management – Proposed sale of Cork City FC to Mr Dermot Usher Over the past number of months, the Board of Management have engaged with a number of parties with regards to investment into the football club. The Board is now pleased to announce... Read More
17 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC is currently seeking a new official jersey sponsor for both the men’s, women’s and amputee team shirts The club recently secured promotion to the SSE Airtricity Premier Division with two games to spare, and with the club’s number one footballing priority achieved, the focus is... Read More
17 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A VPN allows you to mask your true location from websites you visit – that can be good for security – it can alos be good to watch foreign steaming With the start of a new season of American football—the U.S.’s most anticipated sports moment—we wanted to take... Read More
16 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today at 7pm in the Kino on Washington Street, People before Profit Cork will host a public meeting on the case for price controls and public ownership. Speakers will be Bríd Smith, TD for Dublin South Central, Joe Moore, PBP Cork public rep, and John Mullins, of the... Read More
15 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Grants for vacant properties expanded to rural and urban areas in Cork – Colm Burke TD Grants of up to €50,000 for homeowners of vacant and derelict properties have been extended to both rural areas and cities and will be available under the Croí Conaithe Towns scheme. Cork North Central TD Colm Burke has... Read More
15 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan, has welcomed Cabinet approval for the Gambling Regulation bill which will regulate gambling in Ireland. This is the first time major regulation of gambling has been legislated for in Ireland and will establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland.... Read More
15 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two ‘relaxed performances’ scheduled and new sponsorship deal with Skechers Cork Opera House have revealed a thrilling cast for a mammoth 67-performance run of its new Panto production of Sleeping Beauty. Rehearsals have begun for the show which opens at the venue on December 1 and already ticket... Read More