2 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prizes at the recent autumn meeting of the all-island Irish Association of Dermatologists. Dr Brian Nolan and Dr Fiona Sexton were awarded first and second places in the prestigious Rogers Plate.... Read More
2 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie AIB invests €40 million in upgrades to what is the bank largest branch network in Ireland Branch upgrades will cover 112 branches including 35 refurbishments, reducing our operational carbon emissions by a further 10%. Branch refurbishments include investment in banking halls, enhanced customer experience with clear interaction space... Read More
2 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Modern filmmaking has adopted game mechanics as a powerful emotional amplifier. It can help attract a higher level of engagement by the audience in films, suspense, and empathy. Further, it increases the depth of the involvement of the audience with the story being portrayed. A passive viewer... Read More
2 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Gamification is transforming the face of many industries, and this includes the entertainment industry. Movies lately have begun to contain more gaming elements in them. This is referred to as gamification, and it aims to get people more involved with their audience and experience the film. It’s... Read More
1 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber has launched its General Election 2024 manifesto, outlining the key priorities for businesses and the wider economy across Cork City and County as the election approaches. Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber, said, “Through our continuous engagement with members across Cork City and County, Cork Chamber... Read More
1 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Friday, 1st November) announced Ballincollig, Co. Cork as Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2024. Over 600 TidyTowns volunteers were present at the SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony at Croke Park in Dublin with the event live-streamed to many more online. This year, 904 towns were competing... Read More
1 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll has warmly congratulated the volunteers and tidy towns champions from County Cork for their success at this year’s Supervalu TidyTowns awards ceremony at Croke Park in Dublin. A total of 26 medals were awarded to towns and villages... Read More
1 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle, is leading a city delegation to Cork’s twin city of Shanghai, and partner city of Shenzhen, from 1st November to 9th November 2024. In Shanghai, the delegation will meet with the Consul General of Ireland in Shanghai, David Murphy and... Read More
1 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Penny Dinners provides meals and services to those in need One of Cork’s oldest charities have welcomed a donation of €10,000 from PepsiCo Ireland. PepsiCo is markeing 50 years in Cork, one of the company’s “50for50 campaign” activities encouraged employees to address Cork Penny Dinners’ appeal for back-to-school... Read More
1 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment If you’re a fan of online gaming in Cork, you’ll know there are tons of casinos out there, each trying to catch your attention with flashy bonuses and promises of big wins. But how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s a quick guide... Read More