5 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie PepsiCo is celebrating 50 years in Cork and Ireland through its ’50for50’ campaign. Employees will support a number of Cork charities and organisations by committing to undertake at least 50 good deeds during the year to spread positivity, build closer connections and support the needs of the local community.... Read More
29 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A €60 million expansion at AbbVie in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork was announced in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025. It will create 70 new jobs. During his visit, the MEP was met by the Site Leadership Team and employees who outlined the work they do... Read More
29 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Easter 2024 at Castlemartyr Resort is a busy season, with a calendar of activity for guests young and old to enjoy as they embrace the best of the Easter and spring on this beautiful heritage resort, nestled in scenic East Cork. There are gifts for Mother’s Day, spring... Read More
28 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 128 Artists and arts organisations are set to receive funding of over €166,000 from Cork County Council through its 2024 Arts Grants Scheme. Considering the scheme at their meeting on Monday February 12th Councillors noted that there has been a sharp rise in applications to the Arts Grants... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has welcomed the 2024 Grant Allocation of €61.8m announced for National Roads, Active Travel and Greenway Projects in County Cork. These include funding for the N73 Annakisha South Improvement Scheme, N72 West Pavement Improvement Schemes, Midleton to Youghal bypasses (Castlemartyr), Midleton to Youghal Greenway and... Read More
26 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie East Cork Health Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that planning permission has been granted to the HSE to replace “the outdated current building” which houses the Owenacurra Mental Health Facility in Midleton. David Stanton said: “I am pleased to see that planning permission... Read More
25 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the new Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) and Women’s Groups Fund 2024. Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the €254,559 LEP capital only fund will help groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with... Read More
24 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Cork County Council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service have completed a survey of Barn Owls in the county, the results of which show that the fortunes of this iconic farmland bird appear to be changing, as Barn Owls were recorded in... Read More
23 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sponsored by Cork County and Cork City Councils and operated by the Cork Federation of Muintir na Tíre, the Annual Cork Schools Garden competition is open to all primary schools in Cork City and County who have a school garden or are in the process of developing one.... Read More
22 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Pat Buckley for Cork East has called on the government to heed the warnings of experts that their retrofitting programme is not fit for purpose. The programme fails to address the significant challenges faced by rural households, many of whom are elderly and on low... Read More
22 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week 2024 will take place this year from 17th-25th August and will celebrate the theme of Connections, Routes and Networks. During National Heritage Week 2024 taking place from 17th – 25th August, we are encouraging you to explore the physical, cultural and natural connections in your... Read More
21 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie In celebration of National Tree Week 2024, Cork County Council is offering a number of native trees to schools, community groups and organisations. National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland and will take place this year from the 3rd to the 10th of... Read More