26 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme – which brings about a significant redrawing of traffic management priorities in the city centre was officially opened this week by Tánaiste Micheál Martin T.D. and Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy. The project is aimed at improving the reliability... Read More
26 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The annual Cork Lions Club Christmas Appeal has been launched. The well-known charity is seeking donations from the public. This years event will be an Online Charity Auction. Bidding opens Mon Dec 4th 10am and will close Fri Dec 8th at midnight. “We are appealing to the businesses... Read More
26 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A plaque was unveiled at City Hall Cork this week, to commemorate that the building was used as a vaccination centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Public Health Area D, Cork City Council and the South South West Hospital Group gathered to watch... Read More
26 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 68th Cork International Film Festival ran from Thursday 9th to Sunday 26th November, 2023 Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has finished tonight after 18 days of bringing the best in Irish and international film to Cork, with multiple World and Irish premieres. The Festival announced several award-winners after welcoming hundreds... Read More
26 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel is inviting people to celebrate the festive season in the heart of Cork City. The hotel has launched details of this year’s Christmas Experience which includes breakfast, dinner, supper and entertainment throughout Christmas Day. Guests will be treated to a welcome reception with mulled wine... Read More
25 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IT services provider Nostra this week announced the acquisition of Compunet, an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Cork. This move is the company’s fourth acquisition of the year, fuelling its ambitious growth strategy to increase annual revenue growth from €50 million to €250 million within five years. With... Read More
24 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 362 walkers stepped out to make their own mark on cancer on Sunday, 23rd July for the 10th annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk, raising a record breaking €69,861 for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Appeal. The popular ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ 22km walk... Read More
20 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place Christmas Markets will take place, on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th of December. Start your Christmas shopping and be sure to support local! There will also be an Antiquarian book market on December 2nd. Nano Nagle Place will have family-friendly activities for kids, and... Read More
19 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: December 18 – 19 Where: Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork The annual Cork Opera House Christmas Concert returns this December for two nights featuring an exciting line-up of amazing vocalists, including Cork Opera House Jazz artist in residence, Laoise Leahy, alongside the Cara O Sullivan Associate... Read More
16 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A decision by Revenue which sees practice doctors treated as individuals rather than as part of a partnership and sees them disadvantaged will now be reversed, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke. Deputy Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said: “I was contacted by a large number of... Read More
15 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Statement from Deirdre Clune MEP “Earlier this month, I informed the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, that I will not be seeking nomination from my party to contest the European elections in June 2024. “Taking the decision to step away from public office was not an easy one. “Ever since... Read More
14 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A manager at one of Ireland’s largest disability organisations is encouraging people to consider a career supporting people with disabilities. Patrice Madden joined Cope Foundation in 2018 as a care assistant. She is now the manager of Cope Foundation’s community hubs. Cope Foundation is looking to recruit care... Read More