25 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Tackling Foreign interference in elections and fighting dis-information are among the key global challenges, that’s according to Ireland’s Electoral Commission CEO Art O’Leary and the chairperson of the Irish commission, Retired High Court Judge Marie Baker. It’s understood that Baker lives in Cork City, because a press photograph... Read More
25 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport will welcome over 55,000 passengers this October Bank Holiday weekend, as tens of thousands touchdown on Leeside to celebrate the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival. The busiest day of the bank holiday weekend will be Friday, October 25 and overall passenger traffic is expected to be 4%... Read More
25 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Leabharlann Oileán Chléire (Cape Clear Library) was been this month officially reopened by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell. The library, originally founded in 1978 in The Halla Glas, South Harbour, has played a pivotal role... Read More
24 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has acquired a linen handkerchief, which was in Michael Collins’ pocket at the time of his death, for permanent display at Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty. The handkerchief was gifted by Michael Collins’ brother Seán to General Seán MacMahon, then Quarter Master General of the... Read More
23 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has finished its 2024 cruise season with the arrival of the MSC Virtuosa today. The MSC Virtuosa spans 331 metres in length and weighs 181,541 tonnes and has the capacity to carry over 6,300 passengers. Its visit brought the total number of... Read More
23 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Newly appointed Chief Executive, Valerie O’Sullivan, has today announced a major restructuring of senior management, directorates, and creation of city centre focused directorate The Chief Executive of Cork City Council has announced a restructuring exercise which will see the new senior management assignments and directorates active from December... Read More
23 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 1 city, 5 days, 500+ artists, 100+ events, 99+ venues Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration returns next week for its 46th year! The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend (24th–28th October), will have Cork in full swing once again as the festival brings... Read More
23 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Tesco Ireland expands multi-year partnerships with Irish suppliers worth €200 million Tesco Ireland is investing nearly €200 million in the renewal and expansion of multi-year partnerships with Irish suppliers nationwide. As part of its support for Irish suppliers and agribusiness, Tesco has signed agreements with Cork-based Bandon Vale,... Read More
23 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Inspiring and rich discussion promised at Network Ireland West Cork event Renowned author and education advocate Katriona O’Sullivan will share her powerful story at an upcoming Female business group ‘Network Ireland West Cork’ event, taking place in Dunmanway on Friday 22nd November. O’Sullivan, whose memoir Poor has captivated... Read More
23 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Teeth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments, and Dublin is no exception when it comes to the demand for a brighter, more confident smile. With many clinics offering a range of teeth whitening options, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one. This... Read More
23 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bronchogen peptide, a relatively lesser-known bioactive molecule, has attracted growing interest in various scientific disciplines due to its potential physiological properties. While the full spectrum of its biological impacts is yet to be elucidated, this peptide has sparked curiosity about its potential to influence cellular mechanisms, respiratory pathways,... Read More