14 January 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Addressing Workplace Safety in Cork’s Key Industries Cork is home to a diverse and thriving industry ecosystem. In this wide range of sectors, each is faced with its own unique safety challenges. On construction sites, for example, challenges including falling from heights, machinery breakdowns, and working with dangerous... Read More
13 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Inland Fisheries Ireland(IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire temporary staff. Starting salaries of €30,979, per annum pro rata, are on offer, and Seasonal Fisheries Officers can also earn up to €3,796 extra via an unsocial hours allowance. IFI’s Seasonal Fisheries Officers are to be... Read More
13 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Business & Retail The retail market in Ireland has been growing at 3% per annum since 2022. Competition is high but Kitcast is empowering retailers to stand out through effective retail digital signage. This solution allows them to design customized information and display it on screens placed on... Read More
12 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Yoga Tree Launches Artistic Yoga Mat Collection Designed for the New Year With a renewed focus on health and wellbeing at the start of the New Year, The Yoga Tree has launched its stunning yoga mat collection. Combining artistry, functionality, and sustainability, these mats are designed to... Read More
11 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sport Orlaith and Jack Cahalane were recently announced as recipients of the Clearstream GAA scholarship awards for their sporting achievements in MTU Cork. Part of the famous GAA sporting dynasty that is the Cahalane family. Orlaith and Jack both study Coaching Science & Sports Pedagogy and are the... Read More
10 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited today announced that Mr. Donal Shinnick has been elected as the new Vice Chairperson of the Society. Mr. Shinnick, a dairy farmer, from Buttevant, Co. Cork has been a member of the Dairygold Mallow Regional Committee since 2004, the Dairygold General Committee since 2007... Read More
10 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Kinsale Lions Club has announced a charity event, “Inspirational Leadership,” featuring speaker Marie Gleeson former Irish Navy Ships Captain & Motivational Speaker, taking place in the brand-new Shane Fitzsimons Theatre at Kinsale Community School. The first major event in Kinsale’s new theatre. This event will inspire audiences of all ages with lessons in leadership,... Read More
10 January 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The price of the average second-hand three-bed semi in Co Cork is predicted to increase by 8pc in 2025, according to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance 3 Three-bed semi-detached homes in the county now cost an average of €231,750, up 4pc on the December 2023 average... Read More
9 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Home care services business, Home Instead, is seeking applications from dedicated, compassionate people across Cork who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people who need support to help them live safe and well at home and in their community. The organisation is... Read More
8 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The search to find the young artists who will excel in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition has begun. Last year 12 students from Co. Cork won top prizes in the Competition, which is now in its 71st year and widely acknowledged as the longest running arts sponsorship in Ireland.... Read More
7 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Hollywood star Richard E. Grant has shone a spotlight on East Cork, lauding its exceptional food, warm hospitality, and stunning scenery, and while East Cork is enjoying the positive PR one business has announced the return of its video series; Garryvoe Hotel’s ‘Exploring East Cork’ travel series. Hosted by... Read More
6 January 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Today we are talking to Ciara O’Gorman, Development Manager with South Munster Citizens Information Service in relation to employees and their entitlements. How are things going in the Citizens Information Service? The service is busy. We are very much a face-to-face service so if anyone needs information or... Read More