10 January 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in both Cork City and county is expected to rise by 4pc in the next 12 months, according to a survey by Real Estate Alliance. Three-bed semi-detached homes in the City now cost an average of €370,000, up 4pc on the... Read More
10 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BioMarin Shanbally employees made a positive impact by visiting Strawberry Hill National School in Cork City recently, launching BioMarin’s schools initiative. This STEM-focused program at primary schools aims to inspire students, fostering gender balance and diversity in STEM education. Through engaging activities, BioMarin is shaping a future pool... Read More
9 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, has proudly launched the eagerly awaited publication, ‘The Natural Heritage of County Cork’, which takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the county’s natural heritage wonders. Speaking at the launch, Mayor O’Flynn said “This... Read More
8 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The European Parliament recently gave the green light to the European Health Data Space (EHDS), establishing a robust legal framework for the secure and efficient use of health data by researchers, innovators, public institutions, and industry players. Deirdre Clune, Ireland South MEP and Member of Parliament’s Subcommittee on... Read More
8 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New traditions in the New Year Traditions are very much associated with Christmas and the New Year. With fourteen face to face meetings across the country along with online support, bereavement charity Anam Cara, are encouraging parents who have faced the death of a child, to reach out... Read More
7 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 2.3km of aged water mains in Crookhaven, County Cork. These essential upgrade works are due to commence next week and will be completed by March 2024. The section of works will take place on the R591... Read More
6 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library Head Quarter Gallery is excited to present ‘The Books We Haven’t Read’ a solo exhibition by Elize de Beer. The exhibition, which includes a series of screenprints, a large-scale paper tapestry and artist’s books, presents the idea that there is more power to the... Read More
5 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In 2023 Cork English College marked its 45th year of operation by welcoming 60 different nationalities from across the world to Cork. From Argentina to Armenia, Peru to Portugal, or Spain to Sri Lanka, thousands of students passed through the doors of one of Ireland’s longest-running English language... Read More
5 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Embarking on the journey of establishing a business is a multifaceted challenge that ranges from the inception of an idea to the complexities of bringing that concept to market. Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city, has positioned itself as a vibrant hub for entrepreneurship within Europe, offering a supportive ecosystem... Read More
5 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the rapidly evolving healthcare market, the importance of a strong brand for medical practices cannot be overstated. Effective branding serves as a cornerstone in establishing trust and credibility with patients. In Ireland’s competitive healthcare landscape, medical practices must distinguish themselves to thrive. With an increasing number of... Read More
5 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Nowadays, there are countless ways to use the internet – some great, and others we’d rather not talk about. This has led to a never-ending discussion of whether the internet and particularly social media are bad. As with most other things in life, the answer is typically... Read More