Lord Mayor’s Walkabout

7 April 2023 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Deirdre Forde joined CBA President Kevin Herlihy on a walk-about the city centre to visit some of the winners of the recent CBA Cork Business of the Year Awards 2023. The walkabout began with a visit to estate agents ERA Downey McCarthy on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th April, 2023

Public consultation on Sustainable Transport Corridors

7 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently launched the second round of public consultation on the Sustainable Transport Corridors earmarked for development as part of the BusConnects Cork programme. The latest round of public consultation centres on the Preferred Route Options which have been identified. This comes following the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

7th April, 2023

In the Bitcoin market, liquidity is crucial

7 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Introduction Congratulations on starting to trade on the Bitcoin market! You’ve already made the initial step toward making money with the most popular cryptos, but there are still some obstacles to overcome before you can make money. Understanding liquidity is one of these obstacles. It’s easy to sign... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th April, 2023

Next Phase of Works Commence for Critical Celtic Interconnector Project

6 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, has welcomed the commencement of the next phase of works for the Celtic Interconnector project. Site investigation works are expected to take place on the cable route in the coming weeks as progress continues, to deliver the planned subsea... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

7th April, 2023

Cork City FC and The Crann Centre have announced a new charity partnership

6 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC and The Crann Centre have announced a new charity partnership that will benefit people living with spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, osteogenesis imperfecta and other neuro-physical disabilities. Crann is a pioneering Cork charity which provides life-long, life-changing solutions for children, adults and families.... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

6th April, 2023

Rentokil reports Cork as the fourth top county for flea callouts the past six months

6 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil warns public to be on lookout for fleas as we enter warmer period 30th March 2023: Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, is warning the public to be aware of fleas as we enter the warmer spring and summer months, as this is when the insects typically... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

5th April, 2023

Ballycotton gears up for a bumper TV recording event from April 20th

5 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Alter Ego Comedy Club makes a return to the stunning East Cork venue of Sea Church Ballycotton next month, with an impressive lineup of performers over a three night extravaganza from April 20th. Hosted by Cork’s own Chris Kent, 12 talented Irish comedians will take to... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th April, 2023

Name a bridge

4 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Naming rights Cork City Council is looking for your help in putting forward suggestions for the naming of the new bridge, which is currently being built from over the N40/South Ring Road to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. The new bridge connects Grange/ Frankfield (near the burned out Vernon... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

4th April, 2023

Cork specialist training provider leading the way in creating opportunities for autistic people

4 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Specialist education body National Learning Network has supported almost 800 people with autism and Asperger’s into employment or further education in the last five years. National Learning Network (NLN) is the education and training division of Rehab Group. NLN provides inclusive education and training opportunities with specialist student... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

3rd April, 2023

Passage West Welcomes New Outdoor Gym

3 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins officially opened a new outdoor gym in Marmullane Park, Passage West, in recent weeks. The outdoor gym facility is the first of its kind in the area and is designed to be universally accessible. The gym includes a range of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH

3rd April, 2023

The Importance of Preventive Care: Understanding the Benefits of Routine Health Screenings

3 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Preventive care, also known as preventive medicine, is a branch of medicine that focuses on preventing illnesses and diseases before they occur. This is done through routine health screenings, lifestyle modifications, and early detection of diseases. Preventive care is an important aspect of healthcare that promotes a healthy... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd April, 2023

Agates are some of the most beautiful and interesting minerals on the planet

14 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and each one tells a unique story about the Earth’s history. From crazy lace to red coronatine, water agates to fire agates, dendritic agates to turtle or fossil agates, among other orbicular and snakeskin agates, this stone... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS