12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman’s Artistic Director, Sophie Motley, is stepping down from her role as her term comes to an end. She will be returning to a freelance career as a theatre and opera director, dramaturg, and arts consultant. In the last three years, Sophie has worked with the team... Read More
12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour Party Candidate Peter Horgan has said the time has come for a full, frank, open and public discussion on the future of the city centre following news of another small business closing today. “Something is not right in the city centre,” said Mr Horgan. “We need to... Read More
11 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Urges Government Action to Alleviate Small Business Strain Amidst Recent Closure Announcements in Cork City and offers advice for businesses In response to the escalating challenges faced by small businesses, heightened also with the legacy issues of the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine,... Read More
11 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy was this weekpresented with the 2024 Lord Mayoral car, a fully electric Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD, by Padraig Duane, Fleet Business Manager of Henry Ford & Son Ltd. This is the third year that an electric vehicle is... Read More
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
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
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
4 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork GAA and Statkraft have announced a partnership which will put a clear focus on the importance of a renewable future in the region. The two Cork organisations have come together to showcase Cork as a leading and innovative renewables hub and to demonstrate their unwavering commitment to... Read More
3 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Leadership, peace and progress In a message on CorkChamber.ie Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO has reflected on 2023 “As we reflect on 2023, it has without doubt been a year of great progress for the business community in Cork, undeniably marked by significant advancements. However, amidst this progress,... Read More
3 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A legendary GAA medic has helped bring increased comfort to cancer patients in their final days through a major hospital ward renovation project. Dr Con Murphy spearheaded a series of fundraisers which raised over €300,000, enabling a major overhaul of the oncology unit at Cork University Hospital. The... Read More
2 January 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Four People Nominated for IFA National Treasurer Election Four candidates have been nominated for the position of National Treasurer of IFA. The election to succeed Martin Stapleton will take place at the 69th Annual General Meeting in the Irish Farm Centre next Tues, Jan 9th. At the close of... Read More
3 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Both Cork City and Cork County Council’s are accepting Christmas trees, at no charge. Cork City The City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of Christmas trees for recycling from householders in Cork City. Christmas trees may be deposited free of charge at any of the sites... Read More