4 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie John Collins, the proprietor of Chaplins Bar in Bandon, has launched his candidacy for the Bandon Kinsale Local Electoral Area (LEA) with Independent Ireland. “With deep roots in the community and a wealth of experience in constituency work, Collins is poised to be a strong voice for the... Read More
4 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD, Michael Collins Demands Urgent Aid for Farmers Amidst Fodder Crisis Independent Ireland leader , Michael Collins has urgently called on the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine, Charlie Mc McConalogue, to establish a new National Fodder Support Scheme 2024 without delay. Collins, speaking from... Read More
4 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The introduction of the electric truck, named ‘e-moove’, to Dairygold’s fleet is part of Dairygold’s wider decarbonisation and sustainability programme. Dairygold has announced that it is adding an electric truck to its milk collection fleet, making it the first dairy processor in Ireland to do so. The development... Read More
3 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association held its 67th Annual General Meeting at the Metropole Hotel Cork, 27th March 2024. The event marked the election of Mr Aaron Mansworth of the Trigon Hotel Group as their new President. Aaron’s term will last until March 2025. Aaron is taking over the reins... Read More
3 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With only a few weeks to go there is still time to sign up and train to run on 2nd June! However registrations are filling up quickly so sign up before it’s too late. Are you thinking of lacing up your running shoes for the Cork City Marathon?... Read More
2 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Skibbereen Heritage Centre has uploaded a further 23,000 previously unavailable Cork County burial register records from 18 graveyards to its online database. This brings the total number of burial records now available on their website www.skibbheritage.com to over 82,700, all of which are available to... Read More
1 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Diocese of Cork and Ross announces dates for annual pilgrimage to Lourdes The Diocese of Cork and Ross has officially announced its annual pilgrimage to Lourdes, taking place from 20th to 25th September 2024, led by the Bishop of Cork & Ross, Most Rev. Fintan Gavin D.D. This... Read More
31 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As the RNLI marks 200 years of lifesaving, the volunteer lifeboat crew at Castletownbere are set to take to television screens on Tuesday 2 April at 8pm, as they feature in the ninth series of popular TV show Saving Lives at Sea on BBC Two and iPlayer. The... Read More
31 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@theCork.ie In a significant stride towards protecting workers from the plight of low wages, the EU has laid down a directive aiming for a collective bargaining agreement coverage of at least 80% across its Member States. This initiative underscores the European Union’s commitment to enhancing labour conditions. However, recent... Read More
30 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce the return of the Heineken Kinsale Rugby Sevens event for its 36th year this coming May bank holiday weekend – May 4th & 5th. At a gala event at the Kinsale Hotel and Spa on Thursday, March 21, Ireland and... Read More
28 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment As the vibrant hues of spring paint the world anew, there’s no better way to celebrate the season of renewal and joy than with a luxurious Easter afternoon tea experience at Oriel House Hotel. Nestled amidst the scenic beauty overlooking Ballincollig Regional Parl, the esteemed hotel invites... Read More
28 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie BIC stands for Business Innovation Centre. It’s a private sector organisation. CorkBIC, who have been driving innovation and fostering the growth of start-ups in the South West for 35 years, have launched a new name and brand as they expand the footprint of their service offering. Minister for... Read More