17 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Walking and cycling take 69,000 cars off Cork roads every day, according to the Walking and Cycling Index – 52% of adults in Cork walk or wheel at least five times a week, 18% cycle at least once a week – 69% of residents support building cycle tracks physically separated... Read More
16 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Netherlands have appointed a new Honorary Consul for Cork, Kerry and Limerick. Academic Dr Val Cummins replaces Michael Ronayne of Mainport Shipping. Her Honorary Consulate address is Centre Park House, Centre Park Road, Cork, T12 TK0N – val.cumins@simplybluegroup.com The appointment was made in recent months, and was... Read More
15 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Aura Youghal is delighted to announce that they have been certified as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ in 2024. Aura Youghal is part of the Aura Holohan Group which employs 435 staff in 11 Aura Leisure centres, DKIT Sport and Anytime Fitness clubs in Ireland. The... Read More
15 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Retail has always been one of the most bustling environments for job seekers. In 2023, in the UK alone, there were 3.57 million people employed in the sector, highlighting how there’s a diverse array of roles for people to take on. For anyone looking to get on the... Read More
14 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Public Museum will host an event today (Thursday March 14) to mark the return to Cork of a small shaving kit used by Commandant Leo Murphy who died at the hands of Crown Forces during the War of Independence. Commandant Murphy, a Ballincollig native, was shot and... Read More
14 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie National charity, Anam Cara, who support bereaved parents across the country, are so thankful to the public for all their fundraising efforts in the first couple of months of 2024. The length and breath of the country is supporting the organisation with events such as sponsored walks, GAA... Read More
13 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Global life sciences company Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of its 2024 Engineering Apprenticeship Programme, coinciding with World Engineering Day. Delivered in partnership with further education and training agency, SOLAS, applications are open until 24 March. The contract pharmaceutical development and manufacturing campus at Currabinny, Carrigaline, Cork, is accepting... Read More
13 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Jury service is when you are instructed to attend court with other members of the public, so the court can select people to sit on juries for upcoming court cases. Even though you are called for jury service, you may not actually serve on a jury. If you... Read More
12 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins has described the first Cork candidate announced to stand in the local elections for Independent Ireland as “an outstanding candidate who we are delighted to support for Midleton, Youghal and surrounding areas of East Cork in the local elections in June” “Eileen Kelly... Read More
11 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) celebrates a decade of pioneering success with the Irish National Orthopaedic Register (INOR), highlighting a significant milestone in advancing orthopaedic patient care. To honour this achievement, on February 15, 2024, Kas Linehan and Noreen Lynch, Arthroplasty Clinical Nurse Managers (CNM2s), highlighted the... Read More
11 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Dogsy is out to revolutionize the market as a go-to portal for fur parents seeking the perfect addition to their families. Its goal is to facilitate seamless interactions between potential owners, local breeders, and veterinary care providers. “The lack of a centralized website has led to a lack... Read More