Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic

31 March 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic was launched today at Marymount Hospice by Simon Coveney Tánaiste. (who has participated in the cycle on a number of occasions in the past), as well as Event Co-ordinator, Mark Ginn and also Club president Eoin Stack were in attendance.... Read More

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31st March, 2019

Second Boat for Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery (CCMPSAR)

31 March 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork City Missing Persons Search and Recovery (CCMPSAR) voluntary group recently took ownership of a second boat. The 5.8m RIB will be based at the Port of Cork City Marina and is fitted with side scan sonar, which will greatly assist in river searches. Left to Right:... Read More

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30th March, 2019

West Cork businesses are under threat as a result of the out of control and spiralling costs of insurance

30 March 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘The governments need to act now to ensure that rural businesses that provide jobs and income for families can survive into the future.’ West Cork Independent TD Michael Collins is calling on the government to resolve the insurance crisis that is putting individuals and companies across the country... Read More

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29th March, 2019

Customised Irish number plates

29 March 2019 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Technically it is called a “vehicle registration plate” or “index mark”, but in common language, it’s simply a “number plate”! Republic of Ireland In the Republic of Ireland, you cannot have personalised number plates as they are thought of in other countries. Why? because Irish plates contain mostly... Read More

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29th March, 2019

Apartments in Cork City Centre for social housing

29 March 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, in collaboration with Cluid Housing Association, has announced the purchase of a ‘turnkey’ multi-unit central city residential scheme at Leeside, Bachelor’s Quay, as a part of the Rebuilding Ireland programme. The riverside scheme, which has been acquired by Cluid, comprises 72 homes that are available... Read More

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29th March, 2019

Iarnród Éireann to launch new Permanent Piano at Kent Station Cork

29 March 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Who: Dylan Howe and others at Kent Station, Cork City What: The launch of Cork Station’s permanent piano Where: Kent Station, Cork City When: 29th March, 2019 To Celebrate World Piano Day, Iarnród Éíreann is launching a new piano at Kent Station, Cork today. Pianist Dylan Howe will... Read More

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29th March, 2019

FARMING: Cork TD says we need to create new markets for our beef

29 March 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘The government must look at the Iranian market and must do all we can to facilitate the export of Irish beef, lamb and chicken to this country.’ West Cork Independent TD Michael Collins is calling on the Taoiseach to immediately open an embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran... Read More

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29th March, 2019

58 public car charging points now operational in Cork

29 March 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The transition to Electric vehicles (EVs) is being made easier thanks to a range of Government supports, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard said, “For a country of our size, we have one of the more comprehensive charge point networks currently in place across... Read More

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28th March, 2019

NEWS IN PHOTOS: Cope Foundation’s Ability@Work wants to make Cork the “Inclusive Capital of Ireland

28 March 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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28th March, 2019

SOCCER PREVIEW: Cork City FC v Dundalk

28 March 2019, Thursday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City are on the road again this Friday, as they make the trip to Oriel Park to face Dundalk City head into the game having won their last two league games, as well as having retained the Munster Senior Cup last Friday evening. Dundalk come into... Read More

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28th March, 2019

HEALTH NEWS: Cork Gym expands – The Squad Gym

28 March 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “The Squad”, which is one of Cork’s best known fitness operations has expanded to a bigger premises as well as addition additional services to its offerings. In addition to offering personal training and classes, The Squad is now offering pay-as-you go membership to it new and existing customers.... Read More

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28th March, 2019

Ireland’s Corporation Tax rate must be protected – says Cork MEP hopeful

28 March 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise & Innovation and newly selected party candidate for Ireland South Billy Kelleher says protecting Ireland’s corporation tax rates is one of his key priorities. He made the comments following the approval of a new report from the European Parliament which likened Ireland... Read More

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