CORK IN THE 1960s: Photographic archive of Former Lord Mayor Anthony Barry to be published online

30 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 1960s Cork photographic archive of former Lord Mayor and tea-grocer, Anthony Barry to be preserved and launched online. The Cork City and County Archives is delighted to announce that it has received the donation of the photographic archive of Anthony Barry (1901-1983), with the kind assistance of... Read More

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30th November, 2017

‘Cork Person of the Year’ awards – now in their 25th year

30 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Month award scheme which leads to the Cork Person of the Year selection will mark its 25th anniversary in January. Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald and the City Council elected members will host a civic reception at City Hall to mark... Read More

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30th November, 2017

APC Microbiome Institute partners with DuPont Nutrition & Health in infant health

30 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The APC Microbiome Institute and DuPont Nutrition & Health have just announced a new research collaboration. This multiyear partnership will focus on maternal and infant microbiomes, which play a critical role in infant development and long-term health. The goal is to develop solutions to help establish a healthy microbiome in... Read More

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30th November, 2017

CORK CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT: Concert in St. Fin Barre’s Church of Ireland Cathedral

30 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When: Saturday 9th December, 8pm Where: St. Fin Barre’s Church of Ireland Cathedral Cork International Choral Festival is proud to present an evening with Emma Nash, Fiona O’Reilly and duo Lorna Moore and Serena Standley for an evening of festive carols, songs and stories in the stunning surrounds of... Read More

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30th November, 2017

LEGO League finals to be held in Cork

30 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ten secondary schools from across the county will compete to represent Cork in the Irish and British Finals in the UK next February. The First LEGO League Finals, organised by Learn It, will be hosted at UCC’s Devere Hall from 9am to 2:30pm on Saturday December 1st. The... Read More

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29th November, 2017

Buttimer selected to contest the next General Election in Cork South Central

29 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Leader of Seanad Éireann, Senator Jerry Buttimer, has been selected by Fine Gael Members to contest the next General Election in Cork South Central. At a Selection Convention held tonight (Wednesday)in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Senator Jerry Buttimer took another step in regaining a second seat for... Read More

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29th November, 2017

PHOTOS: Cork company Barry’s Tea have made their own gin!

29 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Barry’s Tea have made an agreement with Blackwater Distillery in Co Waterford to make their very own tea-gin. The concoction contains oranges, lemons, juniper berries, and also… tea! The limited-edition bottles are retailing for €35 nationwide. The new product was launched in Cork this week.

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29th November, 2017

MUSIC: Neil Prendeville speaks at launch of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Christmas Carols CD launch

29 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir held a launch for their new CD of Christmas Carols on Saturday 25th November in the Cathedral. The production of a choral CD is a significant step forward in music making at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral as the last time the choir was... Read More

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29th November, 2017

SINN FEIN v FIANNA FAIL: Mícheál Martin must publish documents received ahead of Tánaiste’s resignation – says competing TD

29 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Justice spokesperson Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on Mícheál Martin to publish the content of documents received by Fianna Fáil leader Mícheál Martin last Friday ahead of the resignation of Tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald. Teachta Ó Laoghaire said; “It has emerged over the past 24 hours... Read More

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28th November, 2017

FARMING: Cork MEP welcomes new 5 year license for glyphosate

28 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We need to give Irish farmers enough time to plan for an alternative – says Clune Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed the granting of a new five-year licence for glyphosate which was announced today in Brussels. The Appeal Committee, which consists of experts from the EU... Read More

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27th November, 2017

HEALTH: Cork has highest rate of bowel cancer in Ireland

27 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Donate to The Mercy Christmas Appeal and give cancer patients a very special gift this Christmas This Christmas the Mercy Hospital Foundation is fundraising for aDonate to The Mercy Christmas Appeal and give cancer patients a very special gift this Christmas This Christmas the Mercy Hospital Foundation is... Read More

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27th November, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Christmas events at Nano Nagle Place, Douglas Street, Cork City Centre

27 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in the Goldie Chapel – just one of the many events at Nano Nagle Place as part of their festive theme ‘The Magic of Christmas Past’. Nano Nagle Place will bring an uplifting festive story that will leave you wrapped in the... Read More

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