Eilbhe’s fine art ink paintings are a flight of fancy

31 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork artist Eilbhe Donovan will present an exhibition of birds and marine wildlife in a new exhibition at Cronin’s Pub, Crosshaven which takes place from 5 June until 21 July. The artist who works predominantly in ink explains it a fabulously versatile and fun medium to work... Read More

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30th May, 2019

New All-Island Initiative to Enhance Cork’s Reputation for Food and Drink

30 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Taste the Island – a celebration of Ireland’s food and drink “We are creating some of the most exciting food and drink stories ever experienced on this Island and our ambition is to bring Ireland’s food story to the world.” Over fifty businesses and individuals from Cork, today attended the... Read More

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29th May, 2019

HORSE RACING: Cork Racecourse will fundraise for Marymount Hospice

29 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospital & Hospice along with Cork Racecourse, Mallow are delighted to announce details of an exciting addition to Cork’s racing calendar this Summer on Saturday, August 17th. Details of the raceday, which will see all funds going directly to Marymount were announced at the launch which... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

28th May, 2019

WEST CORK HEALTH: €700K new CT Scanner for Bantry General Hospital

28 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork-South-West, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony, has welcomed the confirmation of funding for a new CT scanner at Bantry General Hospital. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony said, “…We have been a long-time campaigning for funding for the hospital.” “Since 2016 I have repeatedly raised the case for Bantry... Read More

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27th May, 2019

Cork Hotels create ‘Destination Cork’ marketing campaign

27 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie With 575 bedrooms combined, four Cork city centre hotels launched a new campaign this month to highlight their partnership for visitors to Cork. As sister hotels, the Clayton Silversprings and Clayton Cork City Hotels already work closely with the Maldron Hotel South Mall and Maldron Hotel Shandon. “As... Read More

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26th May, 2019

Ireland’s most punctual airport is… CORK Airport

26 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest growing and most punctual airport, is shortlisted for the prestigious Airports Council International (ACI) Best Airport Awards for the third year in a row. Cork Airport is the only Irish airport to be nominated in the under 5 million passenger category, with award winners... Read More

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25th May, 2019

TOURISM: Kinsale needs a heritage strategy – Lombard

25 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale and its environs needs a heritage strategy to help make the most of its unique potential, Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has said. Following the news earlier this month that wreck of the Lusitania has been gifted to the Old Head of Kinsale Lusitania Museum Committee, Senator... Read More

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24th May, 2019

Cork should aim for light rail by 2025, says Green Party

24 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party has called for a more ambitious timeline for delivery of a light rail system in Cork in light of the declaration of a climate and biodiversity emergency by Dáil Éireann. Plans contained in the Cork Metropolitan Area Draft Transport Strategy 2040 include a 17km light... Read More

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24th May, 2019

Hotel announces ‘Artist in Residence programme’ #Marketing #PRIdeas

24 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Inspired by the bustling streets, arts, vibrancy and culture of the city of Cork, The Kingsley, the deluxe 4-star hotel on the banks of the River Lee has launched their ‘Artist in Residence programme’. The brainchild of General Manager of the hotel, Fergal Harte, the programme was created... Read More

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23rd May, 2019

Dump transformed into public park – Tramore Park, Cork City

23 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor Cllr. Mick Finn performed the official opening of the 70 hectare Tramore Valley Park this afternoon. The park has been developed on the site of the former Kinsale Road landfill, which operated from 1963 to 2009. Waste deposited at the facility included: municipal solid waste, commercial... Read More

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23rd May, 2019

RehabCare funding confirmed as services are secured for Cork South West -Murphy O’Mahony

23 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Disability, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony TD, has welcomed news that €2m in funding has been secured for RehabCare but warned families and service users in the West Cork area should not have had to endure such fear in the lead up to the confirmation of... Read More

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23rd May, 2019

Cork Property Developer ‘GPD’ expands

23 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Speaking at the launch, Aaron Willis, General Manager of GPD said “Our new fleet indicates our dedication towards a leaner operation and our continued commitment to building on the 80% growth GPD experienced in 2018 – which means more houses and more recruitment in 2019/ 2020”. GPD say... Read More

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