top of page 25 August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Opinion The annual Michael Collins Commemoration will take place at Beal na mBlath today. It was hardly a concern in the 1920’s but something that will be mentioned by today’s crowds it the lack of a 3G signals at the site on all phone... Read More
top of page 23rd August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Month, for August 2013, has been named Dr. Sinéad B. Doherty recently won the Bank of Ireland/IGNITE Business of the Year 2013 and the Outstanding Young Person of the Year from Junior Chamber International, Cork. She has now received... Read More
top of page 23rd August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The attempt by record-breaking swimmer Steve Redmond to swim from Ireland to Wales ended early yesterday morning (Thursday) on the advice of his support team. The West Cork man was raising funds for the RNLI by crossing from Wexford to Wales. As is normal... Read More
top of page 23rd August 2013, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new “app” to improve safety at sea has been launched by Marine Minister Simon Coveney. Called “I-S-A- SafeTrx” it was developed with the Irish Coast Guard, and is similar to a “an aviation flight-plan, but for the water” The app allows boat... Read More
top of page 23rd August 2013, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cobh is already on the map for cruise ship visits, and now there’s a push by the County Council for Bantry Bay, in West Cork to become a major destination in itself. Leaders from the tourist industry in West Cork yesterday afternoon heard... Read More
top of page [image: Inline images 1] 23rd August 2013, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 35 per cent of people in Ireland regularly buy goods or services online and Irish shoppers are set to double their online spending in the next five years That’s according to a recent report on ecommerce in Europe by... Read More
top of page 23rd August 2013, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A senior Cabinet Minister says proposals to give TDs the Government’s financial forecasts before the Budget are unworkable. Labour Deputy Kevin Humphreys floated the idea earlier yesterday- claiming it would give politicians time to debate how State money is spent. He also wants... Read More
top of page 21 August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie AIB have open a stand-alone self service banking area in Cork, just off St Patricks’ Street. But as bank goers will know more machines means less staff, less jobs, less footfall, less money in the local economy… but on the other hand it can... Read More
top of page By Adam Klaus adamklaus@TheCork.ie Students attending UCC in the new academic year 2013/14 will have the opportunity to avail of alcohol-free accommodation for the first time as part of a pilot programme by the UCC Health Matters initiative and UCC Campus Accommodation. While subject to demand, good uptake is expected and spaces... Read More
top of page The Cork innovates bursary announcement this year has been confirmed at €30,000. The Cork innovates bursary has become a vital tool for any business that wins the accolade and is sure to attract a large number of entries this year. This year’s bursary is an increase of nearly 60% on the 2012... Read More
top of page 19th August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Voluntary residents’ group, The Grange Frankfield Partnership, will launch the much-anticipated Vernon Mount Lecture Series at Cork City Heritage Week next week. The organisation, which represents local residents’ associations, has gathered a number of influential and expert speakers to discuss various issues relating to... Read More
top of page Cork innovates, the Cork City and County Council joint initiative, has been shortlisted in the 2013 Excellence in Local Government Awards by Chambers Ireland. Cork innovates is a major driver of entrepreneurship in the Cork region and this award is testament to the work put in by all those involved since the... Read More