15 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie The Mater Hospital Foundation is calling on companies, individuals and communities in Co. Cork to take part in its new Go Pink campaign to help raise vital funds for breast cancer care in the Mater Public Hospital. Taking place on 18th October, Go Pink is a new fundraising... Read More
14 September 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie ESB recruits 80 graduates to its award-winning programme – Recruitment for next year’s (2024) programme is open at www.esb.ie/careers 10 graduates from Co Cork have commenced ESB’s prestigious Graduate Development programme. They join 70 other graduates from Irish and international third-level institutions, spanning the fields of engineering, IT,... Read More
14 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, Deirdre Clune, MEP for Ireland South, has reiterated her support for stronger measures in Ireland to address the largest environmental health risk facing Europe: poor air quality. Voting on the Ambient Air Quality Directive this week, a cornerstone of the... Read More
14 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Grocery competition in Carrigaline is hotting up – a new ALDI is under construction off the newly opened Pottery Road relief road – there is already a Dunnes Stores and a Lidl – now, the oldest brand in Carrigaline ‘SuperValu’ is seeing a revamp Collins’ SuperValu (still known... Read More
14 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Cork site has been awarded Best Energy Achievement in Manufacturing and Best Energy Management Team at the Business Energy Achievement Awards held Thursday, 7th September 2023, in Dublin. Thermo Fisher was recognised for its ambitious targets and significant progression toward a 50% reduction of Scope... Read More
14 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EXHIBITION OF NEW PAINTINGS BY SARAH WALKER TO BE OPENED BY NEIL JORDAN WRITER & DIRECTOR. DATE & TIME: SATURDAY 23RD 6 – 8 PM VENUE: WILD ATLANTIC GLAMPING Sarah Walker will be exhibiting new works in a solo exhibition on Bere Island as part of the inaugural... Read More
14 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment (Image via https://twitter.com/EJKoala8) As well as taking in a sports match and frequenting one of the city’s many top pubs, people enjoy technology-based offerings these days. In 2023, Cork has a selection of game and entertainment centres that most definitely meet society’s requirements. Cork’s history and its... Read More
14 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport Ireland may not be blessed with a huge number of high-ranking golfers, but Cork at least has one professional star who is not even near entering his prime days just yet. John Murphy plays on the DP World Tour and is currently ranked 208th. He is a product of the... Read More
13 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Parcel delivery company DPD Ireland welcomed French Senator Oliver Cadic to its Cork depot this week where he awarded the depot for their exceptional sustainability efforts. The depot was recently acknowledged for its commitment to sustainability and contribution to environmental conservation. Senator Cadic visited companies who are connected... Read More
13 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland in Britain unveils ‘Shameless Plugs’ campaign to showcase Cork businesses. Tourism Ireland in Great Britain has launched a new iteration of its ‘Fill your heart with Ireland’ campaign called ‘Shameless Plugs’. The campaign involves local business owners fronting short videos and shamelessly plugging their own business... Read More
13 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie 1. Flexibility and Remote Work The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that remote work is here to stay. Offering flexibility in working hours and location can significantly boost employee engagement. Employee experience platform (e.g. Staffino) can support this by providing platforms for seamless communication and collaboration, ensuring that... Read More