top of page 21 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It was in his role as a novelist that Graham Norton attracted a capacity crowd to hear him read from his debut novel, ‘Holding’ at the West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry last night. The multi talented West Cork man, on a Summer break... Read More
top of page 21 July 2017, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Chairman of the Cork Expert Advisory Group on Local Government Arrangements in Cork, Jim MacKinnon, met on Wednesday with the members and executive of Cork County Council at a special meeting to discuss the group’s report of April 2017. The report followed the... Read More
top of page 21 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Scally’s SuperValu in Clonakilty has scooped the prestigious award for ‘Most Creative Retailer’ in Ireland at the annual Checkout ‘Best in Fresh’ awards. This award acknowledges Scally’s SuperValu in their ongoing commitment to delivering an unrivalled fresh offering at great value prices, while striving to... Read More
top of page 21 July 2017, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This is the first time the Munster Fleadh has been held in a city. The Fleadh is taking place from July 18th to 23rd, so there is still time to catch some of the acts. Things to see and do Today, Friday, the dancing... Read More
top of page 21 July 2017, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Feelgood Friday is back in Cork and Kilkenny Shop is on hand to help you shake off the stress of the week with an outdoor yoga class like no other. Friday 28th of July from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Emmet Place will transform into a... Read More
top of page 20 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you live in Cork City Centre? Is it the perfect place to live or can you see room for improvement? Of course it isn’t. Would you like to help shape Cork City Council’s future actions and priorities in the City Centre? If so the... Read More
top of page 20 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Cork companies are taking up opportunities for training and up-skilling of staff to meet business needs. Figures from the Annual Report of Skillnets, the national agency responsible for funding and supporting over 60 learning networks nationwide, reveal that the number of businesses... Read More
top of page 20 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Kilgarvan TD Michael Healy-Rae this morning issued a statement calling for more investment in Cork University Hospital. Statement: With regard to the IHCA(Irish Hospitals Consultants Association) launch of their pre-budget submission. I wish to highlight in the strongest possible way, the absence of the... Read More
top of page 20 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that any of the proposed works to install traffic lights at Inniscara Bridge must not interfere with local access to Ballincollig’s Regional Park. Deputy Moynihan made the call after being informed by Cork County Council that Arup... Read More
top of page 20 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Childcare services in Cork are to receive just over €620,000 in extra funding, a financial boost that comes at a key moment in Ireland’s move to make affordable, quality childcare more accessible. Cork based Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “I am delighted to announce that our... Read More
top of page 20 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Southwest Fine Gael TD and Minister of state at the Department of Health has requested a review of Garda Station closures in West Cork, and is confident that a number of rural Garda Stations in the area could be set to reopen in the... Read More
top of page 20 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland benefits from Aldi’s 2017 Community Grants Programme Aldi is delighted to announce that Cork based Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s 2017 Community Grants programme. Aldi’s Mitchelstown Distribution Centre staff have awarded Autism Assistance Dogs... Read More
