6 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Both Baltimore RNLI lifeboats were called out this morning (Thursday 6 July) to assist a sailor whose yacht ran aground on rocks near Sherkin Island within Baltimore Harbour in West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched both their all weather lifeboat and inshore lifeboat shortly after 11.30am, following... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Spike Island commemorates its 85th Anniversary with exhibition detailing the events of the 1938 Treaty Ports Handover Spike Island has a new exhibition, ‘The Handover of Spike Island’, commemorating the 85th anniversary of the momentous 1938 handover of the Treaty Ports from Britain to Ireland. This fascinating exhibition... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie ALDI’s nationwide expansion continues today with the opening of its new store in Kanturk, Co Cork, creating 30 new permanent jobs and investment of over €9 million in the local area. Located in Percival Street, the store becomes ALDI’s 26th store in Cork and 160th nationwide and was officially opened today... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 1.6km of ageing water mains, prone to bursts in Quarry Hall, Grenagh. The programme to replace the water mains is due to commence next week and will provide a more secure, reliable water supply and reduce high... Read More
6 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie €960,000 in initial funding being made available to eligible voluntary organisations and groups in east Cork EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid is set to open the first phase of the Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund, with an initial €960,000 available for eligible community and... Read More
6 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The success of any business hinges on fostering strong, healthy customer relationships. In Ireland’s dynamic market, businesses have to constantly reevaluate their strategies to keep up with ever-evolving customer needs and preferences. One such key to longevity and success is mastering the art of customer relationship management (CRM).... Read More
6 July 2023 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency is key to both survival and success. This is especially true in Ireland, a country recognised for its robust economy, strategic location, and skilled workforce. This article will serve as your comprehensive guide to enhancing efficiency and driving success in this... Read More
6 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Whether you’re a visitor or a local, there is no shortage of entertainment options to keep you busy during the summer season in Cork. From hands-on art courses to cultural festivals and historic landmarks, Cork has it all. Get ready for an adventure as we take you through some... Read More
6 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The first evidence that people were engaging in sports-like activities in the territory of today’s Ireland date back 3000 years ago – long before Ireland’s recorded history even began. Ireland has had a profound love for sports, with some of the biggest sports we know today believed... Read More
5 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Michael McGrath Backed To Be Fianna Fáil Leader Michael McGrath has overtaken Jim O’Callaghan as the most likely successor to Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil according to BoyleSports, who now makes the Minister for Finance 7/4 favourite from 7/2 for the top job. Martin was said to be... Read More
5 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Auditions are open for Glór Tíre, as TG4’s long running, hit music series returns The popular and influential show will celebrate its 20th year on air in 2024 and is now inviting Ireland’s new and emerging Country and Irish singers to audition to take part. Concerts will be... Read More
4 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie CECAS to host talk on Forest ecosystem restoration from Canada to Ireland on July 13th Chris Drake, a forest ecologist, who lives and works on the Canadian Salt Spring Island will share his thoughts on forest restoration in Western Canada (where he lives) and in West Cork in... Read More
