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5 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 13 students and apprentices from County Cork will put their talents and knowledge to the test this September, when they compete at Worldskills Ireland 2023, the country’s largest experiential skills, apprenticeships, and careers event. Taking place at the RDS, Dublin from 20th – 22nd September, Worldskills Ireland is expected to...
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2 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2023 Celebrating Cork Past Heritage Exhibition Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday 30th September next in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork City. “This year, we are encouraging as many groups as possible, to exhibit on the day; groups that have been with us for many...
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2 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has announced the launch of a grant scheme aimed at providing financial support to groups and organisations involved in Irish language projects. Cork County Council has established the initiative to assist and promote Irish language events and initiatives...
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31 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights Centre has partnered with Cork-born company Zartis (whose offices are at 1 Horgan’s Quay in the City), to foster career opportunities for asylum seekers and refugees. A number of scholarships have been made available for a professional diploma in Digital Marketing, provided...
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26 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From the archives: There was a time when a man sold newspapers to pedestrians outside the Colosseum at the end of McCurtain Street. As traffic grew the Newsvendor started selling to cars. Check out this video from 1969. Newspaper seller John Kelleher (who passed away in 2019, aged...
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24 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s leading building firms Clancy Construction has opened a new office in Cork city centre solidifying its commitment to the region. Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD performed the official opening of 49 Grand Parade, a restored listed building. Clancy Construction is headquartered in Thurles and...
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10 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It is a creative event series that unites Ireland and the USA in celebrating the life and achievements of legendary American anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass and other changemakers. This year, #DouglassWeek will be held in Rochester from July 10th – 16th, with additional in-person and online events in...
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9 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork students fly to Colorado, USA thanks to OtterCares Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the OtterBox Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh, Cork City Student Enterprise Winners 2023, are jetting off to the OtterCares Global Business Academy Programme in Colorado on Tuesday 11th July. The group along with...
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6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Spike Island commemorates its 85th Anniversary with exhibition detailing the events of the 1938 Treaty Ports Handover Spike Island has a new exhibition, ‘The Handover of Spike Island’, commemorating the 85th anniversary of the momentous 1938 handover of the Treaty Ports from Britain to Ireland. This fascinating exhibition...
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3 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Arts News University College Cork’s science education programme Ireland’s Fossil Heritage is launching a new photography exhibition called ‘IRISH FOSSILS – HIDDEN TREASURES’. This exhibition features the winning entries from the 2023 National Fossil Photo Contest. These photographs showcase the rich variety of fossils that we have...
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7 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “I cover all of Ireland through my role and travel to Cork on a regular basis.” says Maureen Fox, speaking to TheCork.ie The Open University in Ireland is pleased to welcome a new Business Relationship Manager to its team. Maureen Fox joins the team with 19 years’ experience...
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7 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Schools will soon be out for the summer, but Cork County Council Library Service’s fleet of Mobile Libraries will still be on the road bringing books and more to towns, villages, nursing homes, and homes in rural communities all across Cork County. The four Mobile Libraries each serve...
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