26 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The MacCurtain Street Public Transport Improvement Scheme – which brings about a significant redrawing of traffic management priorities in the city centre was officially opened this week by Tánaiste Micheál Martin T.D. and Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy. The project is aimed at improving the reliability... Read More
26 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The annual Cork Lions Club Christmas Appeal has been launched. The well-known charity is seeking donations from the public. This years event will be an Online Charity Auction. Bidding opens Mon Dec 4th 10am and will close Fri Dec 8th at midnight. “We are appealing to the businesses... Read More
26 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A plaque was unveiled at City Hall Cork this week, to commemorate that the building was used as a vaccination centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Public Health Area D, Cork City Council and the South South West Hospital Group gathered to watch... Read More
26 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork hosted an evening of culinary marvel on November 23rd, at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, featuring the renowned TV chef, Orla McAndrew. The event witnessed an inspiring showcase of Orla’s remarkable journey to becoming an award-winning bespoke wedding and event caterer with regular... Read More
26 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 68th Cork International Film Festival ran from Thursday 9th to Sunday 26th November, 2023 Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has finished tonight after 18 days of bringing the best in Irish and international film to Cork, with multiple World and Irish premieres. The Festival announced several award-winners after welcoming hundreds... Read More
26 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel is inviting people to celebrate the festive season in the heart of Cork City. The hotel has launched details of this year’s Christmas Experience which includes breakfast, dinner, supper and entertainment throughout Christmas Day. Guests will be treated to a welcome reception with mulled wine... Read More
25 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IT services provider Nostra this week announced the acquisition of Compunet, an IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Cork. This move is the company’s fourth acquisition of the year, fuelling its ambitious growth strategy to increase annual revenue growth from €50 million to €250 million within five years. With... Read More
25 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Now that spring has come to an end, it’s time to tackle some serious garden maintenance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, seeing plants and flowers bloom may instantly improve your mood. Although hiring a gardening service may be a quick fix for your lawn, there’s... Read More
24 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has welcomed Cork County Council’s latest addition to its machinery fleet, six state-of-the-art salt spreaders. Each valued at over €220,000, the new machines are set to bolster the Council’s Road maintenance during adverse weather conditions. Four of the... Read More
24 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 362 walkers stepped out to make their own mark on cancer on Sunday, 23rd July for the 10th annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk, raising a record breaking €69,861 for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Appeal. The popular ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ 22km walk... Read More
24 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment Traditional Irish sports are blossoming and it’s joyous to see! While England remains transfixed with football, we do things a little differently and have two major sporting disciplines that have an epic history in the country. I am, of course, talking about Gaelic football and hurling. Football... Read More
23 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC has unveiled the new home and away kits for the 2024 season. The club, which celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, has launched the kits ahead of the busy Christmas shopping period. The home kit is a return to white for the first time since... Read More