6 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Professor Louise Kenny has won the Guaranteed Irish Science Hero award. Professor Kenny is Director of ‘INFANT’ – the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research.
5 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC History conference to recall US Navy in Ireland during World War I International scholars are gathering at University College Cork from today (July 5th to 7th) to mark the centenary of the US Navy deployment to Ireland during the First World War. Winning the Western Approaches: Unrestricted... Read More
5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie They named a road tunnel after him in Cork – The Jack Lynch Tunnel – ensuring that his name lives on in popular culture, now you can learn more about the man and his sporting and political career. The life, times and exploits of former Taoiseach, Fianna... Read More
4 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has renewed its call for Cork local authorities to step up in regulating improper Airbnb rentals as part of efforts to resolve the housing crisis The party renewed its call in Cork after Dublin City Council announced that it was taking action against... Read More
3 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has lent its support to a motion before Cork City Council to make voter registration easier. However, the party has said the proposals could go further. The motion, which is being put forward by Solidarity councilor, Fiona Ryan, would create a “Voter Registration... Read More
2 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Between the 18th and 23rd of July the Munster Fleadh Cheoil will be held Cork City the first time ever. Traditionally held in the county towns of Munster such as Listowel, Killarney, Nenagh and Dungarvan, this will be the Munster Fleadh’s first outing in an major urban... Read More
1 July 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Heineken Ireland has been announced as partner of the newly developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh which will open as a multi-purpose facility providing sporting and music entertainment for the citizens of Cork and Ireland. The new state-of-the-art stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and will include world... Read More
1 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Lord Mayor, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald has launched a groundbreaking early intervention document which seeks to consolidate supports to parents from pregnancy through to the early years in primary school. The Young Knocknaheeny Programme meet families during pregnancy, provides language programmes from 9 months and support childcare... Read More
1 July 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City honoured as the first European city to host this prestigious global conference of lifelong learning Leaders of education, community, business and learning came together to celebrate the official launch of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Third International Conferences on Learning... Read More
30 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called for parity of esteem for Irish Sign Language (ISL) users The Ireland South MEP was speaking after meeting with members of the Cork Deaf Club, who outlined their concerns about a lack of support from Fine Gael for the ISL... Read More
30 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie
29 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Heritage centre in South Presentation Convent, set to open its doors on 5th July 2017 Work on the redevelopment of the historic 18th century site of the South Presentation Convent and School is now complete and it will be open to the public on Wednesday, July 5th.... Read More