Following a rollercoaster first year of trading, The Boatyard container market in Cobh is set to relaunch this weekend, showcasing five brand new businesses. The Boatyard, owned and managed by Cobh resident Rob Coughlan, now includes eight independent businesses offering six food outlets, a beauty salon chair rental business and a tattoo parlour. In addition…
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The Cork International Hotel is preparing for the autumn/winter season which has been a popular time for weddings at the hotel in recent years. The hotel has also noticed a growing trend towards smaller weddings and ceremonies with people looking for a more intimate day with family and close friends followed by a larger gathering…
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Excitement is building at Cork City FC ahead of Ireland’s first match in the FIFA Women’s World Cup next week. Former squad member Denise O’Sullivan is part of the first ever Ireland team to take part in the tournament which also includes Cork footballer Megan Connolly. The club is confident that Ireland’s involvement in…
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Nestled in Eastgate is one of Cork’s best kept secrets, a luxurious spa at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa. A perfect spot for some beauty treatments and if you have time a gorgeous massage or facial. With wellness being a top priority for most people the Radisson Blu Spa is a haven right in…
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President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins together with his wife Sabina were honoured guests of the Imperial Hotel, Cork City at the weekend. The President was on an official visit to Cork to mark the National Day of Commemoration which is traditionally observed on the Sunday closest to June 11th to tie in with the anniversary…
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Beauty enthusiasts gathered in their hundreds to celebrate the opening of multi-award- winning Irish brand Ayu Cosmetics’ very first permanent store in Cork. The atmosphere was electric as attendees eagerly awaited the opening in Mahon Point Shopping Centre, with the first 100 receiving an amazing goodie bag full of Ayu’s fan favourites. This exciting milestone…
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he National Tertiary Office is delighted to announce the launch of 23 new tertiary degree programmes for the academic year 2023/2024. Established by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in a joint initiative between the Higher Education Authority and SOLAS, the National Tertiary Office (NTO) was tasked with the development…
DetailsEleanor Siochrú raised over €3000, climbing Kilimanjaro for The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI). Ms Siochrú – originally from Ballydaly (Outside Milstreet) Cork but now living in Kerry – climbed Africa’s highest mountain as part of a climbing group in memory of her husband’s Grandmother, Gretta. Eleanor Siochrú said: “It was an honour to take on the challenge in memory of someone who made such…
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Jillian Clarkin, Bank of Ireland Bank of Ireland debit and credit card spending in June 2023 dropped by -6% when compared to May’s spending according to the latest Bank of Ireland Spending Pulse. While outlay fell across both the domestic retail and social sectors, teenagers (13 – 17-year-olds) led the way in the spending stakes,…
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Manager Danny Murphy poses for a portrait during a Cork City squad portrait session at Bishopstown Stadium in Cork. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile Club confirms new Commercial Manager and new position for women’s football Cork City FC has announced two new appointments at the club – a new Commercial Manager and a first ever Head…
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