top of page 14th June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A “primary health care centre” has been officially opened in Schull. Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Primary Care Alex White TD, travelled to West Cork yesterday afternoon. The Centre covers the Mizen Peninsula spanning Goleen, Crookhaven, Schull, Ballydehob,... Read More
top of page 12th June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Annual Conference of Cork Chamber of Commerce takes place this morning. Seven speakers will tell the delegates about “Sales” and how skills can be taught and implemented in any business. From the background research to the first phone-call organisers say it’s about perfecting... Read More
top of page 12th June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport are now supporting “ConnectIreland” with it’s marketing drive. It’s a Government initiative announced in 2012. It rewards people who can find foreign companies which are thinking of expanding, and encourage them to open branches in Ireland instead of elsewhere. The IDA handles... Read More
top of page 11 June 2014 By Bryan T Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Michael Flatley says he will be “sad” to retire from live performances after his final shows next year. The American dancer and choreographer – who lives in Castlehyde, near Fermoy – will retire from touring after his “Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games”... Read More
top of page 10th June 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology has a new building. The 5 million euro “Create” building on the main Rossa avenue Campus was officially opened on Friday. It’s a standalone two storey centre of excellence where researchers from the life sciences, photonics and bio-engineering can work together... Read More
top of page 5th June 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan has travelled to the USA and will return to the ring tonight, confident he can win a world title. The Mahon man O’Sullivan faces Mexican Jose Medina in a middleweight bout at Boston’s House of Blues. It’s O’Sullivans first fight since... Read More
top of page 2nd June 2014, Bank Holiday Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The annual Cork City Marathon takes place this morning. Around 7,500 will take part, and twice that number, 15-thousand are expected to line the route to cheer on the entrants. There is a full marathon, half marathon, Team relay, and youth section and... Read More