7 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Last year Chemist Warehouse opened in Ballincollig, as reported on TheCork.ie, it also has an outlet in Mallow. Now, the Australian brand has opened a unit in the Cornmarket Centre, on Cornmarket Street, in Cork City centre. The new store at Cork’s Cornmarket Centre marks the 10th Irish... Read More
6 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel, located in the heart of Cork City has created a chocolate afternoon tea. The selection of chocolate infused treats will be available for adults and children until Friday, May 31st. The team of chefs have designed a menu using locally sourced ingredients with an emphasis... Read More
3 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association held its 67th Annual General Meeting at the Metropole Hotel Cork, 27th March 2024. The event marked the election of Mr Aaron Mansworth of the Trigon Hotel Group as their new President. Aaron’s term will last until March 2025. Aaron is taking over the reins... Read More
3 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With only a few weeks to go there is still time to sign up and train to run on 2nd June! However registrations are filling up quickly so sign up before it’s too late. Are you thinking of lacing up your running shoes for the Cork City Marathon?... Read More
28 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie BIC stands for Business Innovation Centre. It’s a private sector organisation. CorkBIC, who have been driving innovation and fostering the growth of start-ups in the South West for 35 years, have launched a new name and brand as they expand the footprint of their service offering. Minister for... Read More
23 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tonight, Saturday 23rd of March, at 8.30pm, millions of people across the planet will unite to show they care about the future of our planet, by switching off lights for 1 hour. What is Earth Hour? Earth Hour is one of the world’s biggest Environmental Actions. This annual... Read More
23 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Community Radio is back on 100.5FM from Saturday, March 23rd Cork City Community Radio is proud to announce our return to the airwaves, starting March 23rd. Every Saturday, Sunday and Monday, we’ll be broadcasting live with a wide variety of shows, including: -Spotlight on Cork: focusing... Read More
23 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Educaiton 31 students from Cork were among a total of 626 first-year students from Ireland and overseas who received prestigious Entrance Exhibition Awards for the 2023/4 academic year from Trinity College Dublin. The awards go to students accepted into the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree programme... Read More
22 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie MTU FIACHT 2024 That’s the name of the Franco-Irish Cook & Serve Competition, focusing on Sustainability, Innovation, and Teamwork at Munster Technological University, Bishopstown Campus, Cork. Teams from France and Ireland, comprising students skilled in both culinary arts and restaurant service, collaborate to present a three-course meal. This... Read More
22 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Labour Party has selected Sunday’s Well local, James Joy, as the candidate for the Cork City North West in the upcoming local elections scheduled for June. “A dedicated community member”, James Joy brings a wealth of experience to the table. His background as a trade union and... Read More
21 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Details on the MTU Arts & Culture website arts.mtu.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) is delighted to present an exhibition of photography and graphic design by students from Endicott College, Massachusetts, USA. Emerging Creatives from Endicott College showcases the work of three selected students from the School of Visual... Read More
21 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr Ken O’Flynn has declared his candidacy for both local and general elections under the “Independent Ireland” banner. Cllr O’Flynn, a son of former Fianna Fail TD Noel O’Flynn (Retired), was himself a Fianna Fail Councillor, before going Independent in 2020. With a 16-year tenure on Cork City... Read More