4 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Between March 4 and 6, 2024 Christopher Bailey – a World Health Organisation Arts and Health Lead, will travel to West Cork, Newcastle West, Limerick, and Galway to meet with people and groups doing extraordinary things in local communities. The Arts for Health Partnership Programme in West Cork... Read More
4 March 2024 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, is leading a delegation to New York and Cork’s sister city of San Francisco as part of Cork City’s longstanding engagements with US partners in advance of St. Patrick’s Day. This year marks the 40th, or ruby, anniversary of the Sister... Read More
3 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you have a document that needs the signature of a Commissioner for Oaths / Peace Commissioner / Solicitor in Farranferris Mr David O’Sullivan (BA, DipBusLegal, HDipHRM) is a well-known Cork Commissioner for Oaths who focuses on evenings and travel in Farranferris, and all of Cork City and... Read More
3 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 1,200 new Irish citizens were granted Irish citizenship in two ceremonies at the National Concert Hall in Dublin in late February. The Ceremonies saw applicants from 105 countries around the world and living in 31 counties on the island of Ireland being conferred as Irish citizens. Minister Paschal... Read More
2 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie MTU Berkeley Centre, Bishopstown Campus, Cork: Retired US astronaut Steve Swanson paid a visit to MTU on Monday, 19th February, to give a talk about his experiences and observations of life in orbit beyond our planetary bounds. A distinguished NASA astronaut, Steve Swanson PhD has flown to the... Read More
2 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Rugby As Ireland gears up for their Six Nations clash against England at Twickenham on March 9, anticipation is high for what could be a defining match in their campaign for back-to-back Grand Slams. The Irish squad, under the firm hand of Andy Farrell, has shown formidable form,... Read More
1 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Hats, Bubbles & Afternoon Tea at the Glasshouse, Montenotte Hotel for a Great Cause A novel fundraiser for Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place at the Glasshouse, The Montenotte Hotel on Thursday 14 March from 4pm to 6pm. All you need is a hat and a... Read More
1 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Thursday 29 February, RTX business, Collins Aerospace – based at a Penrose Wharf, Cork City office – opened its doors to 19 female students from its Churchfield catchment area in an effort to inspire them to pursue fields in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subjects. “At... Read More
29 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A €60 million expansion at AbbVie in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork was announced in 2022 and is expected to be completed in 2025. It will create 70 new jobs. During his visit, the MEP was met by the Site Leadership Team and employees who outlined the work they do... Read More
29 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Schools Can Now Register for Free Food Growing Kits SuperValu, and not-for-profit social enterprise, GIY have teamed up for the second year to bring the ‘SuperValu Let’s GROW’ programme to another 50,000 primary school children throughout Ireland this spring. This means that 100,000 primary school children will have... Read More
29 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Easter 2024 at Castlemartyr Resort is a busy season, with a calendar of activity for guests young and old to enjoy as they embrace the best of the Easter and spring on this beautiful heritage resort, nestled in scenic East Cork. There are gifts for Mother’s Day, spring... Read More
29 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally is only a couple of weeks away but entries have already topped the 200 mark (inclusive of all categories) and its shaping up to be an extremely competitive event. Josh Moffett & Andy Hayes (Citroen C3) have won the rally for... Read More