30 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The collaborative relationship between Cobh and Harbour Chamber and the Port of Cork Company (PoCC) is set to strengthen in the upcoming year, as PoCC has confirmed its renewed sponsorship of the business organisation in 2024. The announcement was made at the chamber’s sold-out September Business Breakfast in... Read More
30 September 2023 By Mary Bermingham elaine@TheCork.ie Representatives of six Belgian and Dutch tour operators have been exploring Cork city and county this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The aim of the visit is to familiarise the travel professionals with Cork and our superb tourism offering, so that when they return... Read More
30 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Party members have selected Peter Horgan to be the candidate to contest the Cork City South East Ward Council vote in June 2024. The selection was done in Blackrock Community Association Hall on Friday night. The South East Ward contains the areas of Blackrock, Mahon, Beaumont, Ballintemple,... Read More
30 Septmeber 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, and winners, Amy Cotter, 1st, Kamil Labuda, 2nd, and Ellie O’Connell, 3rd, at Cork County Hall for the award ceremony of the Cork County Age Friendly Architecture Competition. The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn,... Read More
30 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new green drainage system designed to capture and purify rainwater run-off from roads and footpaths has been unveiled at East Beach in Cobh by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Cork County Council. The ‘Nature Based Solution’ National Pilot Project will help manage rainwater... Read More
29 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers has today announced the opening of its redeveloped Irish whiskey experience in Midleton, Co. Cork. The rebranded ‘Midleton Distillery Experience’ was officially opened by Tánaiste, Micheál Martin. The visitor centre has undergone an extensive multi-million-euro redevelopment, and has been transformed into a new world-class, multi-sensory Irish... Read More
29 September 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Menopause Hub was the first medical provider in Ireland solely devoted to helping women struggling with menopausal or peri-menopausal symptoms when it opened four years ago. Now, due to overwhelming demand, a new Menopause Hub clinic is opening in Ballincollig on October 11 – the third in... Read More
29 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Opinion: Are you finding it difficult to secure an appointment with an office based GP? There is now an online option, and it can be cheaper. In today’s fast-paced world, where the importance of mental health is gaining recognition, timely and accessible support is crucial. Dr.Online, a pioneering... Read More
28 September 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A sub-committee of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is currently working on the republication of the 1998 “Battle of the Big Cross” journal published 25 years ago as part of the bicentenary commemoration of the battle which occurred on 19th June 1798. As well as re-publishing the journal there will... Read More
27 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out during Storm Agnes this afternoon (Wednesday 27 September) to assist a yacht which was dragging its anchor in the Ilen River in West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all weather lifeboat at 3.48pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard... Read More
27 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork County coast and harbour offers unlimited potential in terms of green energy prospects. With increasing demands in this area and opportunities for related industry, businesses and employment, recognition of the co-ordination of state, semi-state and investors is needed to ensure this potential is fully maximised. Cork... Read More
27 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale Entertainment Meeran Manzoor of Rare at Blue Haven restaurant in Kinsale and sommelier Julie Dupouy will host a very special evening of exquisitely paired food to the champagnes of Moët & Chandon. On Friday, 13th of October guests of Rare Restaurant in Kinsale will experience an exclusive... Read More