14 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As the RNLI comes to the end of its milestone 200th year, the charity is launching its annual Christmas fundraising appeal, with a focus on the volunteer crew members who are preparing to spend Christmas on call. On average, RNLI lifeboats launch over 100 times during the Christmas... Read More
13 December 2024 By Tom Colling tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s Iconic SHARE Crib to Light Up St. Patrick Street True Christmas spirit will be felt on the streets of Cork city over the next two weeks, as almost 2,000 students from 22 schools across the city and county don the familiar yellow jackets and rally the troops... Read More
13 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCOrk.ie Now in its 22nd year the Tree has raised over €1m for local charities – “Behind every ribbon, there’s a deeply personal story” Organisers of Cork City’s Rotary Tree of Remembrance are inviting members of the public to drop into Patrick Street and remember their loved ones at... Read More
13 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll is encouraging community groups to apply for funding to deliver climate action projects in their local area. Cork County Council has announced a supplementary call for applications for the Community Climate Action Programme. It provides targeted support to... Read More
12 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Blackwater Motor Group are running their food drive appeal in support of Cork’s oldest charity, Cork Penny Dinners across their dealerships in Cork. This year marks the 4th year of the food drive from the Motor Group, who have set up drop off points in their dealerships for... Read More
12 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment World of Warcraft is a game rich with exploration, challenging encounters, and countless opportunities to forge your own adventure. However, the leveling process can often feel like a roadblock, especially for those who want to dive straight into the game’s thrilling endgame content or compete at the... Read More
12 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Health As winter approaches, it brings along shorter days, colder weather, and an increased likelihood of catching seasonal bugs like colds and flu. While the immune system works tirelessly year-round to protect us from infections, the challenges of winter mean it might need a little extra support. Fortunately,... Read More
12 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Property Whether you own a property you’re looking to rent this winter or are the lucky owner of your first home ever, chances are that this winter is giving you some food for thought. How will you secure the plumbing system, and what about keeping the HVAC system... Read More
11 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The English Market, Cork, launches new online voucher After years of operating with card vouchers, which will continue, Cork’s iconic English Market is delighted to launch a new online voucher system. For the first time, customers can purchase vouchers directly from the English Market’s website, redeemable at more... Read More
10 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New President of West Cork female only Business group – West Cork branch of Network Ireland This December saw outgoing President Sandra Maybury pass over the chain of office to Anna Healy, of Anna Healy Coaching, at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery on Monday 2 December. Anna... Read More
10 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is encouraging private owners, custodians and community groups to apply for funding for the care, conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments in their area. The 2025 Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on archaeological monuments deemed to be... Read More
9 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The US multinational BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. announced a €60 million investment in the expansion of its state-of-the-art facility in Shanbally, Co. Cork., with addition of a new, four-story laboratory facility that will enable the company to increase production capacity for currently approved medicines and create room for future... Read More