Tyndall Institute is celebrating 40 years of innovation and cutting-edge research in electronics and photonics, semiconductors and chip technology.

Tyndall National Institute, based at University College Cork, has launched a new bursary to mark its 40th anniversary. The annual Wrixon Research Excellence Bursaries will be presented to Tyndall based postgraduate students in recognition of research excellence in new deep-tech discoveries and next generation innovations that address global challenges in ICT, health, agri-tech, the environment, and energy.…

COPE FOUNDATION NURSES RECOGNISED WITH TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Two nurses from Cope Foundation have received awards for supporting students on placement with the disability organisation.   Clinical Nurse Manager, Emily Murphy was presented with an Award for Recognition by UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery. Her students said she offered great guidance and sought multiple learning opportunities.   Cathy Maguire was named Preceptor…

NIAMH REGAN TO PERFORM AT SEA CHURCH, CORK

8.30 pm, Sunday, 17 July 2022 in the Sea Church, Ballycotton, East Cork Tickets: https://seachurch.ie/event/niamh-regan/ Niamh Regan is a critically acclaimed songwriter from Co Galway. She returns to Cork this month to perform at Sea Church, Ballycotton, Sunday 17th July 2022. Released amid the pandemic in 2020, Niamh’s debut album Hemet announced her arrival as one of the most distinctive…

Play like a Pirate and discover a treasure trove of cultural fun in Cork City

A new Playful Pirate Culture Trail has launched in Cork City, Ireland’s maritime haven, for the summer months. Throughout July and August, the city’s vibrant museums, galleries and visitor attractions will add pirate fun to their offering so families can explore culture, heritage and the city’s green spaces in an imaginative and playful way.   It’s the perfect…

ÓR-REAL IRISH BUTTER ANNOUNCES EXPANSION ACROSS SUPERVALU AND CENTRA STORES NATIONWIDE

An Irish butter brand made using traditional methods in North Cork will soon be available in hundreds of outlets across Ireland. Ór-Real Irish Butter, which is produced by North Cork Creameries, has now been added to shelves across the entire SuperValu network and due to its strong sales is being rolled out to Centra stores…

Potted Potter – The Unauthorised Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan & Jeff

At The Everyman Theatre, Cork FRI 29–SUN 31 JUL 2022 After playing to sold-out houses all over the world, the Olivier Award-nominated POTTED POTTER The Unauthorised Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff returns to Ireland this summer. This strictly limited tour visits The Everyman Cork, Friday 29 June – Sunday 31 July, before flying off…

Volvo Cork Week takes place in Crosshaven from 11-15 July 2022

The 37-foot classic yacht Persephone, the 1919 classic Erin, the famous Opposition (Ex Morning Cloud), and Cork Harbour One Designs Jap and Else are amongst the famous classic racing yachts making their way to Cork for the legendary Volvo Cork Week taking place in Crosshaven from 11-15 July. It’s the first year that a dedicated…

NEW DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER APPOINTED AT THE METROPOLE HOTEL

Trigon Hotels has announced the appointment of Jan Mitchell as the Deputy General Manager of The Metropole Hotel in Cork. Jan has extensive experience in hospitality, conferences and banqueting. The Cork native spent many years working in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector before moving into hospitality. She has been responsible for managing some of…

Cork ETB announced as patrons of new special school in Rochestown by Ministers Foley and Madigan

Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education and Inclusion Josepha Madigan TD have confirmed that the new special school in Rochestown which was recently announced will operate under the patronage of Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB).  This new special school will provide for the needs…

Rebel City Distillery launches Distillery Tour and Ireland’s Only Absinthe on the Cork Docklands

Rebel City Distillery, makers of the multi-award-winning Maharani Gin, have officially opened to the public as they launched the Rebel City Distillery Tour in their historic dockland’s location, in the repurposed Ford Car Factory. Founders Robert and Bhagya Barrett combine long-standing craft with a splash of cultural creativity in an iconic setting with the launch…