19 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Waterford’s Paddy O’Donnell came out on top in the seventh round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League, which was held at Killeagh gymkhana in Co Cork. Six of the 19 starters made it into the jump-off, with former national champion O’Donnell piloting his own 14-year-old... Read More
18 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of County Cork last night hosted an event “jam packed with live music, bbq and refreshing summer drinks” in the slightly unexpected venue of County Hall. The quirkey ‘Hooley in The Hall’ was a casual event space with a fun ‘country’ theme for a very memorable... Read More
15 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 150 staff are balloting for industrial action in a dispute over plans to amalgamate Cork city and County library services. Their union IMPACT says the proposals would see services in the two areas managed by one local authority, threatening the specialised services currently provided to users in urban... Read More
14 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Seabrook Technology Group are to sponsoring an annual Father – Son Open Championship at Douglas Golf Course for the sixth year running. The tournament will take place at 2.30pm on Fathers’ Day, Sunday June 19th. The event involves father and son teams competing in 18 holes and 48... Read More
14 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Explore Cork City, Fota Wildlife Park, and Cobh with Bus Éireann’s open top hop-on hop-off summer service which runs until the 31st of August. The tour is a great way for both domestic and international visitors to explore the attractions Cork has to offer, it departs Cork Bus... Read More
10 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A planned new €200m investment into the development of a number of data centres in Little Island is a “game changer” in Cork’s foreign direct investment (FDI) possibilities. JCD Group has confirmed their plans to build the data centres as part of the redevelopment of the former Mitsui... Read More
9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Macra na Feirme Seandun region AGM was held on Wednesday the 8th of June in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. As well as the election of the new officers for the Seandun region 2016-2017, various awards were presented on the night. After what was a hugely successful year... Read More
2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie While water safety is ultimately a matter for each individual it is reassuring to know that the Cork County Beach Lifeguard Service will come into effect this Saturday, 4th June for the 2016 Season. The Beach lifeguards will be on patrol at:- The Warren, Inchydoney, Owenahincha, Tragumna,... Read More
2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When Noreen Murphy lost her husband Donal to suicide in 2007, there was no service to help her in her locality. So Noreen established Lisheens House West Cork Suicide Prevention Service so that others would never again be in that position. To mark her charity she has... Read More
2 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota are pleased to announce the addition of a new species to their Wildlife Park. In recent days, two Asian lions arrived in Fota Wildlife Park from Helsinki in Finland. These two females (Gita and Gira) completed their arduous journey across six countries from their Finnish home and... Read More
31 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The CEIA – Cork’s Technology Network – today (Tuesday) launched a new App development competition for transition year students based on the logic of George Boole. SySTEM, a team-based competition that will run over a 12-week period starting in September 2016, will require teams of up to 8... Read More
28 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister of State with Special Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D. today praised the crew of LÉ Róisín under the command of her captain, Lieutenant Commander Ultan Finegan, for their continued role in assisting with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. The Minister confirmed that... Read More