Cork Junior Minister Jim Daly expands Skype ‘clinics’ to reach more constituents

top of page 31 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Skype clinics will be made available to even more people in one of Ireland’s most geographically challenging constituencies, a Fine Gael Minister has said. After experiencing a surge in demand for clinics since he became a Minister, Cork South West TD Jim Daly recently began... Read More

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31st October, 2017

LAW & ORDER: Cork Minister finalises passage of Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill

top of page 31 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality, David Stanton has welcomed the passage through the Oireachtas of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill. This legislation is the first time that statutory provision has been made... Read More

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31st October, 2017

FARMING: €93 million for Cork farmers

top of page 31 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The start of the 70% advance of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) will see over €700 million sent out to 111,000 farmers across the country. 11,548 farmers in Cork will benefit from payments totalling €93,154,553, Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has said. “This advance payment... Read More

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31st October, 2017

EAST CORK: People of Cobh need Government response to protect access in times of bad weather

top of page 31 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork East Fianna Fail TD, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that Minister for Transport, Shane Ross is attempting to wash his hands of all responsibility when it comes to ensuring that the people of Cobh can access their town in times of bad weather. Deputy O’Keeffe... Read More

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31st October, 2017

ARTS: Cork-based artist nominated for Ireland’s biggest contemporary art prize

top of page 31 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork-based artist, who has been described as ‘probably the best painter of his generation’, has been shortlisted for the most recognised prize in Irish contemporary art at Vue 2017 at the Royal Hibernian Academy gallery from November 2-5. Charles Tyrrell is one of only... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th October, 2017

EAST CORK: New Bus service links Cobh with Cork City – ‘Cobh Connect Coach Service’

top of page 30 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new, high frequency privately run coach service, ‘Cobh Connect’, has been announced. This much-needed and long-awaited service will make travelling more accessible for Cobh and Great Island residents. Despite being Cork’s largest commuter town, there is no public bus service at present to transport... Read More

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30th October, 2017

SOCCER: John Caulfield to remain as manager of Cork City FC

top of page 30 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that manager John Caulfield has signed a new, two-year contract with the club. Caulfield joined the club ahead of the 2014 season, bringing that year’s title race to the final day of the season, finishing runners-up to Dundalk... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

30th October, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC claim SSE Airtricity National U17 League title

top of page 30 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City 0-0 Bohemians (4-2 pens) For the second week in a row, Cork City were lifting SSE Airtricity League silverware at Turner’s Cross as their Under 17 team overcame Bohemians in a pulsating final that had to be settled by a penalty shoot-out. Somehow,... Read More

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29th October, 2017

SOCCER: Jimmy Keohane pens new deal with Cork City FC

top of page 29 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City are delighted to announce that Jimmy Keohane has signed a new contract with the club. Keohane joins fellow midfielders Conor McCormack and Gearóid Morrissey in committing to the club, and he told CorkCityFC.ie: “It’s been a fantastic season; winning the league was great... Read More

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28th October, 2017

Attention ARTISAN FOOD makers: Rare opportunity to lease stall in Cork’s English Market

top of page 28 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork’s English Market is accepting applications for the long-term lease of two units in the market. The rare availability of such units will give new vendors the opportunity to be part of one of the most famous markets in the world and help breathe a... Read More

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27th October, 2017

EAST CORK: Youghal Clock Tower extends opening hours during school mid-term holiday

top of page 27 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie To celebrate Halloween, Youghal Clock Tower – which was officially opened only earlier this year – will open right across the school mid-term from Saturday 28th October to Sunday 5th November inclusive. Tours will run on the hour, every hour from 12.00 pm through to 4pm. As... Read More

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27th October, 2017

RACHEL ALLEN’S CORK RESTAURANT: includes a ‘Piano Bar’ – which is handy for the Guinness Cork Jazz Weekend

top of page 27 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Piano Bar @ Rachel’s is Cork’s newest jazz venue Exciting line up and jazz cuisine The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has a new dedicated Jazz venue for its 2017 event. Rachel’s Restaurant and Piano Bar will host one of the Festival’s most exciting line-ups of performers... Read More

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