8 December 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Rebel has been crowned Tech Scale Up of the Year at the 2024 Tech Industry Alliance Awards, a notable achievement that underscores its rapid ascent as a forerunner in the tech world. The awards, celebrating the best of the South West’s thriving tech sector, shine a spotlight... Read More
7 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A transition year student has raised over €40,000 for Marymount Hospice at a charity coffee morning this week. Rebecca Whelan was inspired to fundraise for the Hospice, having seen first-hand the loving care her grandad received at Marymount shortly before he passed away. The Scoil Mhuire student approached... Read More
6 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid has announced the next phase of works critical to the progress of the Celtic Interconnector project will commenced this week at Claycastle Beach, Youghal. The works will begin with the establishment of a work site in a section of... Read More
6 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Michael Scott, the founder of PayID-Pokies-Sites, shares his thoughts about PayID’s impact on the gambling industry. The Insights of the Founder of PayID-Pokies-Sites: PayID Within the Gambling Sector PayID-Pokies-Sites, which is a trustworthy gambling review site, was established by Michael Scott, a gambling and banking expert. Upon... Read More
5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll is encouraging people to make a special effort to spend time in our towns and villages this Christmas and to support our local businesses. There are unique gifts as well as fun, festive days out for all the... Read More
13 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Pests are a part of life but knowing when and where they are most active can help you stay one step ahead. Ireland’s changing seasons play a big role in the types of pests you’ll encounter. Some are active all year round while others are seasonal. This guide... Read More
12 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie We live in an era of constant change and innovation, one in which the pace of progress can sometimes be disorienting. Although some change comes as a welcome convenience, there are times when we need to rely on our customs and traditions. One such occasion is in the... Read More
5 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kearys Motor Group has renewed its title sponsorship of Cork Camogie, for a further three years from 2025-2027 inclusive. This significant sponsorship includes branding rights for Cork county camogie teams, plus an additional investment by Kearys in the sponsorship activation. Since becoming title sponsors in 2022, Kearys Motor... Read More
4 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As part of ongoing operations targeting the sale and supply of drugs, Gardaí attached to the Togher Drugs unit in County Cork have seized €105,700 worth of drugs yesterday. Gardaí executed a search under warrant at approximately 9:30pm “at a domestic residence in Carrigaline”. During the operation they... Read More
4 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Dr. Kapal Dev, lecturer at Munster Technological University has been honoured by the Irish Pakistani Professional Association (IPPA) annual award ceremony. Dr. Kapal Dev received the Academic, Technology, and Business Award in front of 400 peers, who gathered to celebrate the achievements of the Pakistani community in Ireland.... Read More
4 December 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The female only business group ‘Network Ireland Cork’ has announced Cathy Fitzgibbon as the 42nd President of the Network Ireland Cork branch for 2025, as this year’s theme of ‘Sustainable Success for Members’ was announced at the organisation’s annual AGM at Cork City Hall. Cathy, owner of The... Read More
4 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Business Advice: The importance of email signatures – and the death of the letterhead For those of us who are older we will remember paper letter, it is true to say that a letterhead was key, it represented your business like a salesman in an envelope. In... Read More