21 June 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Azure Jewellery has announced the opening of its new premises at 23 George’s Quay, Cork city which is home to a new retail, design studio, trade room and office space for the jewellery designer Audrey Lehane and her growing team. Established by Audrey in 2004, Azure Jeweller has... Read More
19 June 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on the Irish Government to ensure that the Rights of Children remain a priority for all throughout the Brexit negotiations that commence today. Teachta Ó Laoghaire said; “Both the British Government and the EU... Read More
15 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said the government’s failure to properly deliver European LEADER funding is costing jobs. The Ireland South MEP repeated her call for Rural Affairs Minister Heather Humphreys to explain changes to the funding scheme after it was revealed that the... Read More
15 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Twice Shy, the coming-of-age-drama written and directed by Tom Ryan will be released on Friday 23rd June. The film boasts two Cork connections: A father figure is plated by former Castlemartyr publican and current comedian Pat Shortt The producer is Cork born Fionn Greger Fionn was born and... Read More
15 June 2017, Thursday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Exporters Association (IEA), in partnership with Ulster Bank, Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail, Rhenus Logistics and Fleet Transport, this morning held the third in a series of 4 large Supply Chain Seminars which will take place around the country as part of a new... Read More
15 June 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed aspects of an EU directive that could force sites like YouTube to more fairly remunerate artists. The Ireland South MEP said the European Copyright Directive, which is still in the negotiating stage, has the potential to deliver fairer... Read More
15 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Labour Local Area Representative for Labour in Cork South Cenral – Peter Horgan – has expressed his disappointment and frustration that the new Government made not one mention of securing assessments of need for children and families in Cork and around the country. “Taoiseach Varadkar had the... Read More
14 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new Cork branch of the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment was officially launched at a press conference in Cork today (14.06.2017). The Cork branch is the first regional branch of the Coalition to be established. Commenting on the launch, Kathy D’Arcy, member of the Cork Coalition,... Read More
13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin (A Cork South Cental TD)has welcomed the decision today by the Government to award medals for bravery to the men who served at the Battle of Jadotville in 1961. “This announcement comes after a long, and often fruitless campaign, by the families... Read More
13 June 2017, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Keep Cork Meeting 2017 is an annual opportunity for hotels and other tourism service providers in Cork to showcase their work to the corporate market. Five years on from the first Keep Cork Meeting event, Cork Convention Bureau expects to see a 25% increase in exhibitors... Read More
12 June 2017, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 300 ladies supported the 6th annual Shine Ladies Charity Lunch hosted by The Clayton Cork City Hotel on Saturday 10th of June. The event supports the Shine Centre for Autism who provide services and support for children and families affected by autism in Cork city... Read More
10 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Get straight to the Point with Bus Éireann this summer An excuse for shopping has never been so easy, with Bus Éireann’s extended services direct to the Mahon Point shopping centre. Customers can travel to the front door for as little as €1.60 (single LeapCard fare) on... Read More
