Labour looses its Lord Mayor

The current Lord Mayor of Cork is Labour Cllr Mick O’Connell but TheCork.ie has noticed his parties website incorrectly refers to the first citizen of Cork as just a Mayor. There are only two Lord Mayors in the Republic of Ireland: The Lord Mayor of Dublin, and the Lord Mayor of Cork. In other Cities... Read More

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12th January, 2011

Coveney condemns motorway toll rip-off

Motorists will be left fuming at the news that five tolling companies have not cut their prices in line with requirements to match falling prices, Fine Gael Transport Spokesman Simon Coveney TD has warned. “This will only reinforce the negative view of toll companies among motorists. There is a clear obligation on toll companies under... Read More

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12th January, 2011

Shanakiel Hospital offers new knee procedure

Shanakiel Hospital, Cork, has announced that it is the first hospital in Ireland to provide a revolutionary new knee replacement surgery solution which will considerably enhance the pre-operative, operative and post-operative process and end result for patients. This system will be welcome news for sportspeople and those whose daily lives are inhibited by reduced mobility... Read More

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12th January, 2011

Cork Business boost

Ireland’s leading programme for business start-ups is currently recruiting participants for their second programme. The closing date for applications is the 26th of January. 80 participants will be asked to commit three hours on one evening a week in Dublin or Kerry. This phase of the programme is open to founders with business ideas and... Read More

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12th January, 2011

Cork well represented in Young Scientist Exhibition – Clune

Cork TD Deirdre Clune, Fine Gael Spokesperson on Innovation & Research, visiting Cork schools at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has expressed her belief that the participants provide proof that Ireland has a positive future. “I will be attending the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition in the RDS today to meet the... Read More

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9th January, 2011

Former Lord Mayor Dara Murphy to stand in General Election

Fine Gael’s Executive Council has announced that Cork City Councillor Dara Murphy has been added to the Party ticket to contest the General Election in the Cork North Central constituency. He joins sitting TD Deputy Bernard Allen and Councillor Pat Burton on the Fine Gael ticket. Fine Gael National Director of Elections, Phil Hogan TD,... Read More

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7th January, 2011

Consultant post remains unfilled after nine months – Clune

Cork Fine Gael TD Deirdre Clune is concerned that medical services for children with diabetes in the Cork region will remain deficient while the post for a Consultant in Paediatric Diabetic Services remains unfilled. “Widespread concern exists about the rapid growth of diabetes in Ireland which it is estimated may increase by 62% by 2020.... Read More

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6th January, 2011

Ballincollig lotto winners collect their prize

A very happy married couple from Co. Cork, who have a young family, and who collected their big win of €5,894,511. They purchased their €8 Quick Pick Multi Draw ticket in Eason’s store in the Ballincollig Shopping Centre in Co. Cork on 22 December 2010, for the Lotto draw on the same date. This jackpot... Read More

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6th January, 2011

Cork Airport speaks

Management at Cork Airport who rarely issue press releases, and are difficult to contact, have broken the mold today to say via their PR company that they are delighted with today’s announcement by Ryanair that it plans to operate a new Cork to Milan Bergamo service beginning on June 2nd, 2011. The twice weekly service... Read More

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6th January, 2011

Cork Teams in Basketball action again this week

On Sunday, in-form UCC Demons entertain a Moycullen side desperate to get their second win of the season. UCD Marian are hopeful of better luck on the injury front after a flu bug wiped out the majority of the squad prior to their defeat last weekend to UCC Demons. Their clash with Ulster Elks on... Read More

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6th January, 2011

North Cork still suffering water shortages

Cork County Council wishes to announce that due to low water levels at Currymout Reservoir, Buttevant water will off this afternoon from 6pm to 8am Friday January 7th to facilitate water levels to rise to optimum levels.

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6th January, 2011

CORK LIMERICK MOTORWAY: Buttevant to get motorway link

6th January 2011 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The village and community of Buttevant are today celebrating the success of securing a link to the proposed M20 (Cork-Limerick Motorway Scheme). An Bord Pleanala has now requested the National Roads Design Office of Cork County Council to submit further information and new detailed plans for the... Read More

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