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
8 December 2023 By Gregory Chapman news@TheCork.ie Entertainment The world of online learning is far from what most learners think until they enter the virtual academic environment. The transition from blackboard to blogosphere is not only about using some Learning Management System (LMS) platform. A far more important aspect relates to having to go without... Read More
8 December 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork has been home to many games over the centuries, as the locals have always enjoyed trying the latest trends. By looking back at some of the most popular games played in this part of Ireland, we can see how technology has changed how we play even... Read More
7 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie ALDI’s 27th store in Carrigaline is located West of the existing Collins SuperValu – it means that Carrigaline now has a SuperValu, Dunnes Stores, Lidl, and an Aldi ALDI’s new store in Carrigaline, Co Cork opened today, creating 30 new permanent jobs. It continues ALDI’s nationwide expansion and... Read More
7 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD that children across Cork County will benefit from the further extension of the Hot School Meals Programme. Councillor O’Shea said that this latest extension will mean an additional... Read More
7 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Tesco set to increase its annual spend to €17m. Tesco Ireland, and Cork-based cheese company Bandon Vale, have together announced a major extension to their partnership, which will see the value of the contract grow from €12m to €17m. The ambitious plan will see Tesco significantly expand its... Read More
7 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel in Cork city is geared up to celebrate the festive season with a new afternoon tea menu for adults and children. The Festive Afternoon Tea is available from Thursday, November 30th until Sunday, January 7th from 1:00pm – 4:00pm, seven days a week. Loaded with... Read More
7 December 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland is the “Emerald Isle” because of the beautiful scenery, rich culture, and the warm and friendly people. No wonder Ireland gets more attention among those who want to get married in an unusual place. The reasons why you may choose Ireland as your dream wedding destination include... Read More
6 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A community display of Skibbereen’s draft Town Centre First Regeneration Plan will be held on Wednesday, December 13th at Skibbereen Town Hall. The event will be hosted by consultants Cunnane Stratton Reynolds and A Playful City, supported by Cork County Council as well as members of the Skibbereen... Read More
6 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Celtic Interconnector project will create an electrical interconnection between Ireland and France to allow the exchange of electricity between the two countries. The connection will link the existing electricity substation located in Knockraha (in east Cork) to the substation in La Martyre (Finistère, France). Councillors of the... Read More
6 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business News The new space is a refurbished Georgian office at 18 Saint Patrick’s Place, Wellington Road. It features an open-plan design with strategically designed breakout areas, creating an environment that fosters collaboration and creativity. Prior to this, Springboard was based in offices at 15 South Terrace,... Read More