5 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A hugely successful initiative to trigger memories and conversation among dementia, Alzheimer’s and elderly patients should be rolled out nationally, organisers insist. ‘Music and Memories’ boxes have been specially designed for hundreds of nursing home residents in a pilot programme by Cork City Libraries. The first initiative of... Read More
5 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Twenty-five Irish sports clubs to benefit from €125,000 funding initiative Names have been announced of the 25 sports clubs chosen to receive funding under this year’s 2024 Texaco Support for Sport initiative. In its fourth year, the scheme is hosted and organised by Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, the... Read More
5 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Being a landlord in Ireland comes with a range of responsibilities and opportunities. Effective property management ensures that you not only comply with legal obligations but also maximise your rental income and maintain a good relationship with your tenants. Whether you are navigating landlord and tenant laws, drafting... Read More
5 July 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Navigating the path to business growth in Ireland requires a combination of strategic planning and innovative thinking. Whether you’re an emerging entrepreneur or an established business owner, developing a robust strategy focused on revenue growth and cost minimisation is paramount. Begin by benchmarking your business against peers to... Read More
4 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Councillor Laura Harmon has called for a swift change of approach to tackle the “dereliction scandal” in Cork City. Labour Councillor for Cork City South West, Laura Harmon said: Cork City Council received just 10% of an estimated €1.1 million in fines it levied in 2023 on owners... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie AFTA Cork Open Day on July 6, 2024 The Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) – AFTA re hosting an open day this weekend. Those in attendance will include AFTA instructor Gerry Humprehys, a former RAF Harrier Jump Jet pilot, please register here The Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA)... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Danish Ambassador to Ireland, Lars Thuesen met members of the team at Novonesis Ireland at the company’s Fermoy plant, at the Teagasc Centre in Moorepark It is the first time the Ambassador has met staff at the Irish division, since the merger earlier this year of Danish... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sailing Only a couple of weeks remain until Volvo Cork Week 2024 (15th-19th July), with the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven—the world’s oldest yacht club— gearing up to welcome sailors and boats globally. This year’s event promises to be an incredible event, featuring over 120 boats and... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On Sunday 30th June 2024, Andrew Coleman from Bandon Union of Parishes was ordained deacon by Bishop Paul Colton at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, Cork. After the ordination service, from l.-r.: The Dean of Cork, the Very Rev. Nigel Dunne, the Bishop, the Right Rev. Dr Paul Colton,... Read More
3 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork GAA to host One Cork Dublin Golf Event at Powerscourt Golf Course Cork GAA are thrilled to announce a prestigious One Cork Dublin golf event, sponsored by Procure.ie. The classic is to take place on Thursday, August 29th at the renowned Powerscourt Golf Course in Enniskerry, Co.... Read More
3 July 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Club announces new first ever Sponsorship, Merchandise and Events Manager For the first time ever the club has appointed a Sponsorship, Merchandise and Events Manager. Matthew Coughlan will work alongside the Commercial Manager in building partnerships with the local business community. He will also focus on the running... Read More
2 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Practising Solicitor in Crosshaven? Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a well-known Cork Commissioner for Oaths who works evenings and travel to the customer right across Cork City and... Read More