top of page 13th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of County Cork is delighted that Fota Island Golf Resort had secured the contract to host the Irish Open golf tournament in June. Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide. Mayor of County Cork Cllr... Read More
top of page 11th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In another sign that the pen and paper is on the way out the Sports Capital Programme has also gone digital, so clubs must now apply online in a new system called OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register). Sports organistions should also take note that... Read More
top of page 10 January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Year awards scheme, celebrates its 21st Anniversary this year, at the upcoming Gala Awards Lunch on Jan 17th, at the Rochestown Park Hotel. International actor Jeremy Irons will be honoured at the event, and receive an Honorary Corkman award... Read More
top of page 10th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you haven’t been on Popes Quay recently then prepare yourself for a change. The area has become more unfriendly and restrictive for cars. The opening of the street from the direction of the opera house bridge has been narrowed, and in keeping with... Read More
top of page 10th January 2014 By Aidan Pendlebur – A Town Councillor on Clonakilty Town Council news@TheCork.ie Last week I informed my supporters and the people of my locality that I would not run in the May elections. While many seemed unsurprised, given my resentment towards the current Irish political landscape, the real reason... Read More
top of page 10th Janaury 2014 By TheCork.ie news@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann has extended the free parking promotion on Cork Commuter routes into 2014 – Glounthaune and Littleisland Stations as well as Midleton and Carrigtwohil all offer free parking to rail customers. Cork – Cobh and Cork – Midleton commuter services offer a frequent, efficient, reliable... Read More
top of page 9th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It was all smiles at National Lottery HQ this afternoon, when a lucky Cork Lady collected her cheque for €100,000 she won the fantastic prize in the Christmas Millionaire Raffle draw on Tuesday 31 December 2013. “My daughter purchased the ticket for me as... Read More
top of page 8th January 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City manager John Caulfield has confirmed the appointment of John Dunleavy as Cork City captain for the 2014 season. Discussing the appointment, Caulfield explained that he believes Dunleavy’s personality is ideally suited to the role: “He is a fantastic leader, he has a great... Read More
top of page 8 January 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie One of the finest existing examples of a 17th Century Star Fort has been handed over to Cork City Council by the Office of Public Works (OPW). It follows a path in recent years of the OPW divesting itself of attractions, and giving them to... Read More
top of page 7th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth news@TheCork.ie More than a quarter of all workplace fatalities in the State last year occurred in Cork according to the Health and Safety Authority report for 2013 (12 of a total 46). Three times as many deaths from workplace accidents took place in Cork (12)... Read More
top of page 7th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A former Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork has led calls for the region to begin steps to create its own unique internet domain in an effort to help local business and strengthen online branding. Cllr Emmet O’Halloran (FG) who was originally behind the idea... Read More
top of page 7th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC student, Jessica Ní Mhaoláin, has been elected as the new Women’s Rapporteur for Ógra Fianna Fáil. The 22-year-old student is in her final year of a degree in Public Health at UCC and was elected to the position at a recent meeting of... Read More
