8 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Home & Charity welcomed over 200 corporate friends, families, volunteers and supporters to its Annual Corporate Lunch on Wednesday 6 November at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Douglas, to raise vital funds for the charity. During what is a very interesting week in Irish and international... Read More
13 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport A 3rd Date has been added due to demand – 9th July 2025 – in the “An evening with Roy Keane in conversation with Roddy Doyle” series. It’s part of the Live at the Marquee programme, organised by aikenpromotions.com 7th & 8th July sold out quickly. Tickets... Read More
8 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Barry Collins SuperValu Carrigaline has successfully reduced its carbon footprint by an impressive 40%, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. As part of a €3.5 million store relaunch earlier this year, the store has invested over €1.5 million in various environmental initiatives, including a substantial €100,000... Read More
7 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cinderella at Cork Opera House from 30th November Venue: Cork Opera House Date & Time: From 30 November – 19 January (Tuesday – Friday, 7pm | Saturday 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 1pm & 6pm) Tickets: Tickets €25 | €39.50 | €42.50* Book Online: www.corkoperahouse.ie Book by phone: 021-4270022 *Tickets subject... Read More
6 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “The National Learning Network (NLN) at Model Farm Road in Cork recently hosted a vibrant Neurodiversity Celebration Day, shining a joyful spotlight on inclusivity and support for all learners. This memorable event featured inspiring presentations from ASIAM, ADHD Ireland, and AbilityWise, organisations known for championing neurodiverse communities. Through... Read More
6 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Sports Partnership are delighted to announce that funding has been secured through the Sport Ireland Dormant Account Fund for the development of a Community Sports Hub for Kinsale and surrounding areas. The fund will ensure a commitment of nearly €260,000 over five years for the development of... Read More
6 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie FG Cllr calls for Office of Public Works (OPW) to fund new stage of project Sustained funding for Doneraile House and Court is essential to safeguard its growth and future, a Fine Gael General Election Candidate has said. Councillor John Paul O’Shea, Fine Gael General Election Candidate for... Read More
5 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Melanotan-2 (MT-2) is a synthetic peptide that has garnered significant interest due to its unique potential to mimic the biological activities of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). This peptide, a melanocortin receptor agonist, has been synthesized as part of ongoing investigations into bioactive peptides and their potential impacts across a... Read More
5 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tesco Ireland has announced plans to create almost 1,200 temporary festive roles across its Superstores and Extra stores nationwide with 82 jobs in Cork. These roles are designed to offer flexible hours, a variety of shift options, and competitive benefits from day one, making them attractive for those... Read More
5 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment It may come as a shock to some, but many popular TV programs and films have their origins in the video game industry. The best of the game’s plot, characters, and environment have been borrowed and transposed by creators to the space of our television and movie... Read More
5 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Video games are no longer just fun for kids, but are cinematic experiences that are sometimes even better than a movie. Some people now consume video game stories that engage them through engaging choices, well-developed characters, and an emotional plot. But why do video games make such... Read More
4 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Type in your eircode, and it will let you know An Coimisiún Toghcháin, Ireland’s independent electoral commission has today launched a new online tool for voters to find their constituency for the forthcoming general election. The online map available at www.electoralcommission.ie/what-constituency-am-i-in/ allows users to enter their Eircode or... Read More