29th November 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Who? Mr Noel Clehane, Chairman of the Brussels Branch of European Movement (EM) Ireland, was elected today to the Board of the prestigious European Movement International organisation. A Cork native, Mr Clehane, works with BDO International and has led the Brussels branch of EM Ireland in a voluntary... Read More
18th November 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s two separate Councils; the County Council and the City Council have today announced they are joining forces with Failte Ireland to establish a “high level Tourism Strategy Group” It will develop a “vision” and “action plan” for the future growth of tourism across Cork. The group will... Read More
10th November 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new book featuring historic photographs of Cork City taken by the man who built up “Barry’s Tea” has been published. The late Anthony Barry had a successful business and political career; serving as a TD, Senator, and City Councillor including a term as Lord Mayor. Every... Read More
5th November 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie University College Cork has received with the quarterly Cork Business Association award sponsored by O’Callaghan Properties. At a presentation ceremony UCC were praised for their important role in the Cork Business Community. The College is a direct employer, and also boosts the economy by bringing 20-thousand students... Read More