26 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Cork county has risen 5.3% to €150,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock... Read More
25 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Roche’s Londis Doneraile was recently awarded the Community Store of the Year at this year’s Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards. The event took place at the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road, Dublin. Now in their 16th year Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards celebrated the finest retailers... Read More
24 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council appointed as lead authority for the Regional Climate Change Office. Following a rigorous evaluation process, Cork County Council, working with UCC and CIT, has been awarded the role of lead authority for the establishment and management of the Climate Change Office for the Atlantic Seaboard... Read More
23 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Annabella, Mallow saw the most expensive car park it is likely to see for a while when a great day was had by all at the Cork Forest Rally in Mallow, with some of the cars – including the winners WRC Ford Fiesta – costing more than... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Six Cork graduates are commencing a prestigious three-year programme in ESB this week. They form part of a cohort of 70 graduates from Irish third level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance. Pictured (attached, L to R) at their induction... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €1m in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in Cork. The funding will allow for the repair and improvement of small roads and laneways leading to local people’s homes and businesses that are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities. Locally based Minister for Foreign... Read More
22 September 2017, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The official opening of Dairygold’s new ‘Nutritionals Campus’ took place in Mallow this morning. The food firm secured the attendance of a wide range of figures, including: EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development, Phil Hogan Tánaiste & Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Francis FitzGerald Cork... Read More
21 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Are you in a Community Alert group? Many now believe those are outdated, because a simple free WhatsApp group of self-organised neighbours works just as well. However, when dealing with areas of poor internet coverage, or people for people without smart phones then a text alert group is more... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour spokesperson on Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch (a former Cork North Central TD, and Junior Minister), has said that mental health mustn’t be forgotten in next month’s budget, with significant issues remaining in the mental health service. Ms. Lynch was speaking as she attended the Parliamentary Forum on... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County will come alive on Culture Night this Friday (22nd September) thanks to €10,000 in Government funding to support local events. Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “I am delighted to announce that this funding will be made available to our Local Authority to help stage... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Credit Union & Local GAA Club ready for throw in After weeks of hurling action on the national stage, St. Vincent’s Hurling and Football Club, get down to the serious business of the progressing in the various club competitions. Gurranabraher Credit Union are supporting their local club by... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Thirteen of the most creative and artistic communities in County Cork are set to receive substantial funding totalling nearly €82,000 with the announcement of awards under the Cork County Municipal Districts Creative Communities Scheme Announcing the awards made under the scheme Mayor of the County of Cork,... Read More
