17 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Support the annual fundraiser at https://sharecork.org/donations/ The two bishops of Cork – the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton and the Most Reverend Dr Fintan Gavin - met for one of the annual highlights in both the Cork and local ecumenical calendar; the Blessing of the S.H.A.R.E. crib on St... Read More
17 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Four Faced Liar, Cork’s proudly Irish and globally resonant literary journal, has launched its much-anticipated second issue. Following the resounding success of its sold-out inaugural edition, the second offering features 31 pieces of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and visual art, showcasing the best emerging and established voices in... Read More
16 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, which took place earlier than usual this year, on Saturday, 29th July, recently announced that €24,223 was raised, and has now been distributed to a number of local beneficiaries including the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, Fort Camden Meagher Restoration Fund, Carrigaline... Read More
14 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Winner announced for the UCC Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology The 2023 winner of the Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology has been announced for this year. The award, which recognises excellence in the MSc Food Microbiology course at the School of Microbiology in UCC,... Read More
12 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie To celebrate Corkmas and the festive season in Cork, the city’s buildings are “Going Red” this Christmas. Over 20 iconic buildings and public spaces all over Cork will light up by night including the Elysian, Cork Chamber, Cork University Hospital, City Hall and the Bus Station. Also participating... Read More
11 December 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie We need state-wide measures to End to Scourge of Vacancy & Dereliction say Labour South candidates Labour’s Southside Candidates for the local Elections in 2024, Laura Harmon (Cork South West) and Peter Horgan (Cork South East) have said the vacant home tax is an ineffective policy measure. Government... Read More
10 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christmas FM is back to sprinkle Christmas joy and cheer across Cork – broadcasting in Cork City, Part County on 106.7FM and Cork North, Part County on 87.7FM. The much-loved station, which marks the start of the official Christmas season for many, plays round-the-clock Christmas hits, spreading an abundance... Read More
9 December 2023, 4.18pm By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Gardaí are currently at the scene of a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision involving a motorcycle, which occurred between Junctions 9 and 10 on the South Ring Road (N40 Eastbound), Cork city, at approximately 10.10am this morning, Saturday 9th December 2023. The male driver of the... Read More
9 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business News PRCA Agency of the Year Springboard Communications recently was appointed to partner with Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s national tourism development authority, on the development of a new internal communications strategy. This appointment comes following a competitive tender process. Springboard Communications will work with the Fáilte Ireland... Read More
8 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Pilz is a German multinational focusing on automation technology. It develops and sells products, systems and services for safe automation including sensors, safety relays, control systems and drives. Pilz solutions can be used in all areas of mechanical engineering, including the packaging and automotive sector as well as... Read More
8 December 2023 By David Lynch daivd@TheCork.ie 18 branded ‘First Stop’ and ‘Fast Fit’ depoits located in Cork as well as Dublin, Galway, Drogheda, Waterford and Wexford are involved in the transaction Atlas Autoservice, a leading tyre and car servicing group, today announced a significant expansion of its business with the acquisition of Bridgestone’s 18... Read More
8 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Blackwater Motors Group are running a food drive appeal in support of Cork’s oldest charity, Cork Penny Dinners across their dealerships in Cork city and county with the help of Audi Cork Brand Ambassador, Peter O’Mahony. This year marks the 3rd year of the food drive from the... Read More