Important update on Cork City Council services during Level 5 restrictions

Cork City Council wants to support the health and wellbeing of everyone in our city, therefore we are temporarily changing the way in which we deliver our services.   Public offices: Cork City Council continues to provide essential public services. In line with current public health guidelines, public offices will remain open on an appointment…

As part of Cork City Council’s Re-Imagining Cork City’ project, up to €2 million is being invested in the city’s cycling infrastructure, with support from the National Transport Authority (NTA)

New bike racks: More than 43 new bicycle racks are being installed across the city with new indoor racks now  in place at North Main Street Shopping Centre and sponsored racks at St Patrick’s Street, Union Quay, Ballincollig Regional Park, Blackrock Castle car park, Grand Parade and Parnell Place. In recent days, racks were also…

Face Masks vs Face Visors. Which is most effective? Process Safety Engineer, Jake Bumpus & Health & Safety Consultant​ Aisling Hegarty have the lowdown!

As we approach into the second wave of the pandemic, many people are now experiencing what is called “COVID fatigue”. However, the need to maintain the protective measures – such as wearing face coverings – is more important than ever. In recent months, the wearing of face coverings has been made compulsory by the Irish…

TOWER HOLDINGS GROUP WELCOMES GRANTING OF PLANNING PERMISSION FOR CUSTOM HOUSE DEVELOPMENT IN CORK

Tower Holdings Group has welcomed the granting of planning permission by Cork City Council for the proposed mixed-use development at the old Port of Cork site on Custom House Quay. The scheme is set to become an iconic landmark in the heart of the city and will include a hotel, retail offering and a substantial…

Team Member Spotlight – Killian from Westtech Technologies For All Your IT Needs… www.westtech.ie

Tell us about your career to date? I began my IT career with Paradyn where I gained a lot of experience in Network support and Network Security. I am currently working with Westtech Technologies as a PreSales and Network Support Engineer. I throughly enjoy my role and the daily challenges it brings. What’s the best…

Cork City family run Chemist launch a new luxury gifting service

      Minihan’s Chemist, established by Liam Minihan in 1955, is located at the corner of Oliver Plunkett Street and Winthrop Street, serving the needs of the people of Cork for over 60 years. Today the business is operated by his nephew John Minihan and his wife Trish who took over the business in 1995.Minihan’s has survived…