11 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BallyCotton Seafood in East Cork is to invest more than €1 million in upgrading its production facilities and improving automation and efficiencies at its headquarters in Garryvoe. The investment is supported by a €300,000 grant under the Brexit Processing Capital Support Scheme, recommended by the Seafood Taskforce established... Read More
11 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP and candidate for Ireland South, Billy Kelleher has said that Ireland sending a strengthened Eurosceptic delegation to the European Parliament after the June elections risks damaging Ireland’s global reputation. “In 2019, Irish voters sent four openly Eurosceptic MEPs to Brussels, including one who campaigned for... Read More
10 April 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Cork consumers should have access to more banks from across Europe which would cut costs and bring more competition into the market. This is according to Ireland South nominee in the upcoming European elections, John Mullins. Rem He said that just like airlines being able to operate in... Read More
10 April 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association (CBA) welcomes the new Taoiseach Simon Harris’ initial response to addressing key concerns voiced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Cork and across the country. President of Cork Business Association Aaron Mansworth said, “We are heartened to see a renewed focus on addressing... Read More
10 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin local area representative for Ballincollig and candidate for Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, has described as a ‘victory for people power’ confirmation that the National Transport Authority has abandoned its plans to knock through the East Gate wall in Ballincollig as part of its ‘BusConnects... Read More
9 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Not one fine issued in 2024 Q1 – No fine in 2023 as a whole – System is not fit for purpose says Labour Candidate Only one issued in 2022, two in 2021, none in 2020 or 2019 Labour Party Candidate for Cork City South East Ward Peter... Read More
9 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place is delighted to announce the recognition of Cork Migrant Centre’s Programme Coordinator, Dr Naomi Masheti ,as the esteemed recipient of the Lord Mayor’s Civic Award in 2024. Dr Masheti will be recognised and awarded on the night of Wednesday 10th April in Cork City Hall as part... Read More
9 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie EirGrid, the operator of Ireland’s electricity grid is set to hold two cable construction information events on the Celtic Interconnector project. As part of ongoing information and engagement activities, two cable construction information days will be held today from 4pm to 6.30pm and tomorrow Wednesday, April 10 from... Read More
8 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Property prices in Cork have stayed flat during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property Price Report The report for Q1 2024, in association with Bank of Ireland, shows that the median asking price for a property in the county is still €285,000. This means prices have... Read More
8 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Staged payments rather than lump sum when works are completed should be implemented Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has said that the Government should consider changes to how the Croí Cónaithe scheme operates to ensure that it remains highly attractive to potential property owners. Kelleher was commenting after... Read More
8 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie DAF Trucks Ireland will be hosting a Ride & Drive event this April to give guests the chance to get up close and behind the wheel of the complete range of New Generation DAF. The ‘New Generation DAF Experience’ will take place at DAF Trucks Cork, Old Mallow... Read More
7 April 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Lotto player in Cork will be celebrating today after matching five numbers and the bonus in last night’s main draw to win €53,520. The Rebel County player purchased their winning Quick Pick ticket at the Costcutters Express store on the Main Bandon Road in Bandon, West Cork... Read More