25 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork (Cobh, East Cork) based business transformation consulting firm, Leading Edge Group, has announced the appointment of a new non-Executive Director Pat Byrne as well as the creation of 10 jobs in 2016. With offices in Canada and Australia, the Cork-based firm operates an international consultancy in... Read More
19 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. John Paul O’Shea has come out strongly in response to an objection lodged by the Irish Air Line Pilots Association (IALPA) against the granting of a licence to Norwegian Air International to commence its planned Cork – Boston route. He said: “The... Read More
19 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Ballymaloe: The History of a Place and Its People by Jane Hayter-Hames Where is book launch: Ballymaloe Grainstore When is book launch: Thursday 19 May, 6:30pm The public is cordially invited to attend the launch of a new book, Ballymaloe: The History of a Place and... Read More
18 May 20016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking in the Dáil Deputy Sherlock remarked: “Let us get away from hackneyed debate and encourage more to speak Irish.” Gabhaim buíochas as an deis labhairt anseo inniu. Níl mo chuid Gaeilge ró-mhaith, ach táim ag cleachtadh. I mBunreacht na hÉireann aithnítear an Ghaeilge már ár dteanga phríomha... Read More
14 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie European Movement Ireland is reaching out to Cork’s twenty six thousand British born citizens to let them know that they have just 4 days to register to vote in the UK referendum on EU membership which will take place on June 23rd. “British people in Ireland simply have... Read More
13 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballygowan and Energise Sport, part of Britvic Ireland, were today unveiled as the official hydration partners of Cork GAA. Under the new partnership, Ballygowan and Energise Sport will support Cork hurling and football across all their adult and minor teams. Commenting on the sponsorship agreement, Gearóid Ó Laighin,... Read More
13 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A group of top travel and lifestyle journalists from Germany has been visiting Cork this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Representing various newspapers and a women’s magazine, with a combined readership of more than 730,000 Germans, the journalists flew to Cork Airport on the... Read More
13 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water has announced details of a €3.2 million investment to upgrade 17km of water mains in Co. Cork. The project will involve the replacement of old water mains that are prone to leakage, regular bursts and interruptions to supply throughout the county. It will result in... Read More
11 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD, Pat Buckley, East Cork has said that he is delighted to be appointed as a Sinn Féin spokesperson on Mental Health today. Speaking today Deputy Buckley said: “It has been a dream of mine to be able to give voice to mental health ever... Read More
10 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An article showcasing Cork and its “Corking Cuisine” appears in the latest edition of a British magazine, profiling the city to some 42,000 readers – or potential British holidaymakers for Cork and Ireland. Director is a magazine targeting entrepreneurs and business leaders across Britain and Tourism Ireland... Read More
9 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is located in Cork City, but today Cork County Councillors today voted in favour of contributing €170,000 to the much loved institution. Why? because the Opera House plays an integral role in sustaining the Arts in Cork County. Cork County Council have already providing €50,000... Read More
6 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has announced the shortlist of companies for the Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2016 national final in The RHA Gallery, Ely Place on Thursday, 26 May. Out of a total of one hundred and thirty-three companies nationally, five Cork companies has been shortlisted for awards.... Read More
