Businesses around Cork are expected to benefit from a potential €6 million boost as soccer fans flock to SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the Cork Super Cup. The event will see Scottish Premiership Champions Celtic FC travel to take on Cork City FC in a pre-season friendly at 6pm on July 8th, 2025. Organisers have…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cork Airport wins “Best Airport in Europe” (serving under 5 million passengers) The ACI EUROPE Best Airport Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious and recognised accolades in the airport industry. Award recognises the achievements of Ireland’s fastest-growing airport in the areas of operations, route development, sustainability, tourism activation and passenger growth. Cork Airport…
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Merck, a leading science and technology company, recently brought its Curiosity Cube back to Cork, delivering an innovative, hands-on science experience aimed at igniting curiosity and inspiring the next generation of scientists. This year’s theme focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), giving primary school students the opportunity to explore how AI is shaping the world around…
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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…
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