Accountants hold AGM just before Coronavirus ban on mass gatherings takes place

top of page 13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Wednesday 11th March, in what was – in retrospect – one of the last mass gatherings before the Coronavirus societal shutdown, the AGM of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) took place at the Rochestown Park Hotel Cork.

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13th March, 2020

Cork Pharmacy Technicians Graduate at The Irish Pharmacy Unions Pharmacy Technicians Graduation 2020

top of page 13 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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13th March, 2020

Ballincollig are in a with a chance in this years Texaco Children’s Art Competition

top of page 13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Judging of the 25,800 entries received in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition is currently underway with winners to be announced in mid-April. Pictured is adjudicator Colleen Watters admiring two of the entries received from students in Ballincollig this year. From left, they are a... Read More

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13th March, 2020

Cork TD asks Minister to consider compensating trainee nurses during Coronavirus emergency

top of page 13 March 2002 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central, Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Minister for Health to ask whether or not trainee nurses will be compensated for working in hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis. Deputy O’Sullivan said that trainee nurses from UCC were expected to... Read More

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13th March, 2020

World famous Irish tourist attraction ‘Kissing the Blarney Stone’ closed due to Coronavirus

top of page 13 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s oldest tourist traditions, the Blarney Stone and the Castle which surrounds it has been around since the 13th Century, and people have been kissing it to gain the Gift of the Gab for almost as long. But for the first time in... Read More

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13th March, 2020

GOODBYE POTHOLES? €900,000 for non-public rural roads in Cork County Council area under Local Improvement Scheme

top of page 13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A total of €900,000 in funding has been allocated to Local Improvement Schemes (LIS) in Cork, according to Fine Gael TD for Cork East and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality, David Stanton. The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) monies are made... Read More

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12th March, 2020

RTE seeking Cork bungalow owners for new TV series

top of page 12 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Animo TV & RTE One are on the hunt for homeowners across the country who are embarking on renovations to their beloved bungalow. In the 70’s bungalows began to pop up across Ireland thanks to readily available off the shelf plans. These bungalows have raised... Read More

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12th March, 2020

EDUCATION: Cork Schools encouraged to enter gardening competition

top of page 12 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Muintir na Tire, Cork County Council Environment and Heritage Sections, Cork City Council and Griffins Garden Centre have all come together to organise this exciting competition for 2020, which is the eighth year of the competition. Applications are now being accepted from primary schools across... Read More

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12th March, 2020

Cork County Council Support ‘Age Friendly’

top of page 12 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, through its Age Friendly County Programme is now accepting applications for funding from groups interested in developing AgeFriendly initiatives in their town. Kinsale, Bandon, Cobh and Mitchelstown have succeeded in securing this funding in the past and continue to work with the... Read More

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11th March, 2020

Horizon8 Expands Team at European Headquarters in Cork

top of page 11 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork and Boston based firm Horizon8 has announced the expansion of its European Headquarters in Cork. Horizon8 has expanded its core team of experts with the recruitment of Shane O’ Neill, Principal Solutions Architect, and Ciaran Corkery, Principal Solutions Consultant. Horizon8 is the European... Read More

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11th March, 2020

Green initiatives at The Kingsley with the hotel’s new sustainability policy

top of page 11 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Kingsley is taking action to reduce the hotel’s environmental impact as well as raising awareness about vital issues through the implementation of new sustainability policy. One third of Irish bee species are threatened with extinction due to changes occurring in the landscape. The Kingsley... Read More

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11th March, 2020

Danny Crowley Memorial Swim hits €100,000 Target

top of page 11 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Christmas Day 2019, over 400 people from across Cork descended on Myrtleville Beach to brave the chilly waters for the 7th annual Danny Crowley Memorial Swim, raising a fantastic €20,000 in aid of the Mercy Hospital Kids + Teens Appeal. This year’s swim was... Read More

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