THE TOY LIBRARY HELPS SAVE 1,700 KG OF PLASTIC IN ITS FIRST YEAR Almost 2,500 families join the toy sharing platform with 2,282 toys recirculated The Toy Library, the country’s first toy sharing platform, has saved 1,700 kg of plastic in its first year, the equivalent of €36,985 worth of toys. The initiative was set…
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin officially launched a powerful new promotional film, “Cobh – Discover the Secret”, by Johanna Murphy & Sons, at a special event hosted in the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh on Saturday, 21st of June 2025. The short film, spearheaded by leading local auctioneer Johanna Murphy, is a sweeping cinematic tribute to the people, places, and pride of…
Over 100 Cork-based people seeking protection in Ireland were honoured at a Celebration of Learning and Skills graduation ceremony hosted by SECAD Partnership CLG on Friday morning. Held to coincide with World Refugee Day, the event marked successful completion of job skills training programmes designed to enhance employment opportunities in key sectors such as healthcare,…
Clifford’s Centra on Shandon Street in Cork City Centre is announced as the store that sold Tuesday’s (17th June) winning EuroMillions Jackpot ticket. This historic win marks a new milestone for the Irish National Lottery, setting the record for the largest prize ever won in the country. This is the 18th win in Ireland of the EuroMillions…
Cork dealership celebrates half a century of driving excellence, innovation, and community spirit Finbarr Galvin Ltd., a fixture of Cork city and county’s motor trade since 1975, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The family-run dealership – currently Ireland’s Best ŠKODA Dealer and the second-largest ŠKODA retailer in the country – has grown from…
PepsiCo has announced the successful completion of its Carers’ Week events, designed to support and recognise the invaluable contributions of family carers in our community. With over 20,000 family carers in Cork city and county, the key objective of Family Carers Ireland is to benefit the community by supporting and promoting the health, well-being, and…
Esquires Coffee will officially launch in the Dairygold Co-Op Superstore in Mallow on June 20th, serving organic fairtrade coffee and a wholesome food menu. The new store is based in Dairygold Co-Op Superstore on Park Road in Mallow, opening 7 days a week. On June 20th, get ready for a great opening day at Esquires…
An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD has officially unveiled “Rory Gallagher Avenue” – the new name for the main entrance road at Cork Airport. At a special event held at the airport on Saturday, June 14th in the presence of the members of the Gallagher family, local political, business and civic representatives and other invited guests,…
A free public event offering advice on managing your money and avoiding fraud is taking place in the Hibernian Hotel, Bank Place, Mallow on Thursday 15 May 2025, from 10am to 12noon. A number of financial institutions and budgeting advice services in Cork are coming together to host this free event for the public offering…
The Cork International Hotel has once again cemented its place as one of TripAdvisor’s most popular destinations with the travel guide listing it among the top hotels in the world. This is the second year in a row that the hotel has received the Travellers’ Choice Award which recognises properties with consistently strong reviews on TripAdvisor,…