ENVIRONMENT: Irish Water outline – to Chamber of Commerce – how projects are benefiting all regions of Cork

21 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Investment by Irish Water in Cork is leading to improvements in water quality, bringing health and environmental benefits and supporting social and economic development, a group of the city’s business leaders have been told. Staff from Irish Water and its parent company Ervia briefed Cork Chamber of... Read More

20th May, 2017

MARKETING & PR: Springboard MD Susie Horgan wins Cork Businesswoman of the Year

20 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Susie Horgan, Managing Director of leading communications agency, Springboard PR & Marketing, has been named Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year 2017. The news follows recent growth at the agency, which is marking five years in business. The Network Cork Businesswomen of the Year awards honour women... Read More

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20th May, 2017

DIPLOMACY: Honorary Consul of Poland in Cork Ireland to step down to focus on other interests including ‘Diplomatic Centre’

20 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Honorary Consul of Poland in Cork, Ireland has announced he will step down from the part time position in three months time. Well known Cork Businessman, publisher, and socialite Michael Mulcahy issued a statement this morning: It has been a great honour for me to serve... Read More

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19th May, 2017

SOCCER: Tonight – Cork City FC vs Drogheda United at Turner’s Cross Stadium, Cork

19 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Drogheda United to Turner’s Cross on Friday night. City go into their 14th game of the season having extended their unbeaten run to 13 games last Friday against Galway United. The Leesiders come into this home game versus Drogheda United on the back of... Read More

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19th May, 2017

VIDEO: Lethal Weapon to be shown on large outdoor screen in Fitzgerald’s Park Cork City tomorrow

19 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork film lovers can expect a summer evening of cinematic joy tomorrow – Saturday, 20 May – as Fitzgerald Park’s in the city centre will host another great pop up movie screening of “Lethal Weapon 1 (1987)”. The outdoor cinema event is hosted by Happenings Cork who... Read More

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18th May, 2017

EDUCATION SPINS OFF PROFITABLE BUSINESSES: New consortium called ‘The Bridge Network’ includes UCC, Teagasc, Cork IT, and IT Tralee

18 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Multiparty Consortium, led by UCC, Develops Excellence in Technology Transfer A new consortium called The Bridge Network was launched this week at University College Cork. Led by UCC, the consortium comprises 4 technology transfer offices from University College Cork, Teagasc, Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of... Read More

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18th May, 2017

PICTURES: Lord Mayor inspects new roof on Grand Parade branch of Cork City Library

18 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie

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18th May, 2017

PICTURES: Chartered Accountants – Cork Society hold briefing in Clayton Hotel Cork City

18 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Investment strategies and structures were the topics of the day at the Chartered Accountants Cork Society event held in the Clayton Hotel yesterday. The event covered a number of topics relevant to Accountants in Cork. Speaking at the event was Clive Slattery, Pensions and Tax Consultants, as well... Read More

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18th May, 2017

HERITAGE: Cork projects receive funding under Heritage Council Grants Scheme

18 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie St. Fin Barres Marble Panel Conservation, Turf Projects at Bere Island, Cork Folklore Project Memory Wall and Cork LGBT Archive The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for a number of heritage projects in County... Read More

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18th May, 2017

POLITICS: Cork TD Simon Coveney now 6/4 from 7/4 to lead Fine Gael – and become Taoiseach

18 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The race is now on for the new leader of Fine Gael as Enda Kenny announced that he was stepping down on Wednesday evening. BoyleSports report support for Simon Coveney on Thursday morning and as a result, the Cork native is now 6/4 from 7/4 to be the... Read More

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17th May, 2017

BUSINESS: Blackwater Motors receive recognition for ‘Outstanding service to the Volkswagen Brand’

17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Martha McCarthy, Manager of the Blackwater Motors Business Development Centre, recently received the Volkswagen Gold Pin Award and David Quirke, Director of Blackwater Motors, received the Volkswagen Diamond Pin Award. The awards are the highest national accolade given by the brand to individuals for outstanding service to... Read More

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17th May, 2017

POLITICS Potential new Taoiseach – Cork TD Simon Coveney – comments about resignation of current Taoiseach Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader

Statement by Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government on Party Leader, Enda Kenny T.D. 17 May 2017, 9pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney T.D., has today paid warm, personal tribute to outgoing Party Leader Enda Kenny, T.D. who announced today... Read More

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