Ireland’s primary school classes are too big! More than 2,000 have more than 30 pupils

5 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD says that figures showing that there were 2,120 primary school classes across the state with 30 pupils or more in the academic year 2021-2022, underline the need for increased investment in our education system in the upcoming budget. Deputy... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

5th August, 2022

Planning permission for a five-storey extension at Cork University Hospital

5 August 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The granting of planning permission for a five-story extension to Cork University Hospital for additional paediatric facilities is a major step forward for children’s healthcare in Cork according to a Fine Gael TD. Cork North Central Deputy and Fine Gael Health Spokesperson Colm Burke said “The new extension... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th August, 2022

Masters of Tradition Festival 20th Anniversary Programme

5 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bantry, West Cork – 24th to 28th August 2022 – www.westcorkmusic.ie/masters-of-tradition Celebrate the last days of summer with a visit to Masters of Tradition which runs from 24 – 28 August in Bantry, Co. Cork. It’s the Festival’s 20th anniversary and as usual, endeavours to journey to the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th August, 2022

14Young People from Cork attend Youth Leadership Conference in Kildare

5 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 250 teenagers from around the world gather in Kildare for Foróige’s Leadership for Life Youth Conference today. The conference, which was launched Tuesday on the grounds of NUI Maynooth, brings together young people from the USA, Ukraine, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, South Africa and Ireland to learn how to... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

5th August, 2022

How to Strengthen Your Nursing Fundamentals in Nursing School?

5 August 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The demand for competent and knowledgeable nurses is increasing globally. While few countries cannot afford or retain talented healthcare personnel, others are striving to meet the need for good and knowledgeable nurses through competitive training and education programs in nursing. Anyone looking to be a nurse in the... Read More

NEWS

4th August, 2022

Irish Water works in Ballintemple

4 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water wishes to advise customers on the Blackrock Road, Lindville, Maryville, Park Avenue, Ardfoyle Avenue, Barringtons Avenue, Lisnalee Drive, Sunnyside, Temple Gardens, Rockliffe Village, Dromcora Mews, Carrigdubh Estate, Dundanion Court, Menloe Park, Menloe Gardens, Beaumount Avenue, Ballintemple Court, Clifton Estate, Temple Hill Lawn, Churchyard Lane, Beaumount Cottages,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

3rd August, 2022

Stryker invests in 3d printing facilities at Anngrove, Carrigtoohill

3 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stryker (NYSE: SYK), one of the world’s leading medical technology companies, today celebrated the official opening of the high-tech facility at Anngrove with a visit from Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, the IDA and other local guests. The new 156,000-square-foot development creates capacity for 600 high-tech jobs in the... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

3rd August, 2022

New Cafe in East Cork music venue

3 August 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Sea Church in Ballycotton is not only renowned for its incredible live music venue and restaurant, as now, it will certainly also be known for its new ‘Grab and Go’ takeaway café which just launched. The new ‘Grab and Go’ coffee shop is housed in an up-cycled shipping... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd August, 2022

Port of Cork transitions to Electric Vehicles

3 August 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie As part of an on-going commitment to a more sustainable future, The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) is encouraging a companywide transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and announces plans to invest in more sustainable equipment. The Port of Cork has purchased a new fully electric van for its... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

3rd August, 2022

Free Lectures, Walks and Workshops by Cork Nature Network for Heritage Week 2022

3 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Nature Network is offering a range of exciting and informative events as a part of the Heritage Week 2022. With a mix of online and physical lectures, workshops and nature walks, there is a fantastic range of opportunities for everyone to participate. All events are free to... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

3rd August, 2022

Irish Water Killaree, Shandrum, Charleville, Co. Cork.

3 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is undertaking water network improvement works in Killaree, Shandrum, Charleville, Co. Cork. Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Ballynakilla East, Shandrum, Coolasmuttane, Clonmore and surrounding areas that as part of the works being delivered there may be disruption... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

3rd August, 2022

3 Reasons Why Online Casinos Might Be Better Than Traditional Casinos

3 August 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Before the internet came about, you would have to visit your local casino if you wanted to gamble. When the world wide web launched, it wasn’t long before online casinos came into play. Thanks to these, people could now play their favorite casino games from anywhere they wanted.... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS