29 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the US alone, the service sector contributes roughly $19.5 trillion ($25.3 trillion GDP) to the economy, based on 2023 data. The number of players is growing, and WordPress offers one of the most affordable tools to support service businesses. Among the top-reviewed and selected choices, the MotoPress... Read More
28 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 128 Artists and arts organisations are set to receive funding of over €166,000 from Cork County Council through its 2024 Arts Grants Scheme. Considering the scheme at their meeting on Monday February 12th Councillors noted that there has been a sharp rise in applications to the Arts Grants... Read More
27 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Archives of the SoundEye Festival and Meshworks donated to the UCC. The Archives feature an extensive collection of materials related to contemporary poetry. The acquisition marks an important step the development of contemporary cultural collections at the university. University College Cork (UCC) is delighted to announce that the... Read More
27 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In Ireland, securing a term loan is a significant financial decision that can profoundly impact your business or personal ventures. Whether you’re seeking funds for expansion, equipment purchases, or other capital needs, selecting the right option is crucial. With numerous options available in the Irish financial market, navigating... Read More
27 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork International Choral Festival, which was previously part of An Tóstal, was founded in the mid-20th century. An Tóstal was a national festival that began in 1952 and featured several cultural activities that aimed to encourage tourists to visit Ireland. Over the years, the Cork International Choral... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Olann Kelleher is Cork Person of the Month for February for his outstanding service to the legal profession, both as a solicitor and as a recently retired District Court Judge, along with his contributions to sport. Olann’s journey from a solicitor to a much-respected District Court Judge distinguishes... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has welcomed the 2024 Grant Allocation of €61.8m announced for National Roads, Active Travel and Greenway Projects in County Cork. These include funding for the N73 Annakisha South Improvement Scheme, N72 West Pavement Improvement Schemes, Midleton to Youghal bypasses (Castlemartyr), Midleton to Youghal Greenway and... Read More
26 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie East Cork Health Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that planning permission has been granted to the HSE to replace “the outdated current building” which houses the Owenacurra Mental Health Facility in Midleton. David Stanton said: “I am pleased to see that planning permission... Read More
Cork Chamber welcomes funding boost for N/M20 and M28 but says other routes must also be prioritised
26 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber, the”voice of business in Cork”, has welcomed today’s important funding announcement for the highly anticipated N/M20 Cork to Limerick route and the M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy project, but has expressed concern that more needs to be done regarding other projects. “A strong connection between Cork and... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting members of the public to have their say on early-stage plans for two new greenway projects in Cork County. Public consultations for both the Skibbereen sections of the West Cork Greenway and the Cork to Kinsale Greenway are now open for submissions. Both... Read More
26 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Poker is a big deal in Ireland. We don’t have specific details about how popular in monetary terms -it’s a grey area- but we can give it some context. The online casino industry in Ireland is expected to hit around €1.14bn by the end of 2024. The market could... Read More
26 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There are over 20,000 active cryptocurrencies, with new ones emerging daily. The total value of cryptocurrency peaked at $2.9 trillion by the end of 2021 but dropped to $970 million by June 2022 due to a market downturn starting in April 2022. Cybercriminals exploit cryptocurrency trading to launder... Read More