12 May 2017 By TomO’Sullivan tom@TheCork.ie KBC Bank Ireland today announced that as part of KBC Bright Ideas it has doubled its support fund to €200,000 and launched a new scheme for Ireland’s leading social innovators and entrepreneurs. KBC’s Business Bright Ideas will assist for-profit organisations in the business of having a positive impact on... Read More
13 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie About the work of Cork ARC Cancer Support House The core of Cork ARC’s support is provided through drop-in and telephone services where people can call without an appointment and chat with a trained volunteer at their centres in Cork city, West Cork and in Cork city’s... Read More
12 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork-based charity ‘Ag Eisteacht’ has launched ‘ABLE’, a nationwide, relational-based training programme to support frontline practitioners working in services such as the health, education, probation, youth, child & family, disability and homeless services. The launch took place today at Nano Nagle Place, Cork City. ABLE (Adopt a relational approach,... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With Summer just around the corner, here are our top tips for the best things to do in Cork. The Festivals Depending on what time of your you choose to go, you’ll often find a festival or two happening in Cork. They run throughout the year, and incorporate all... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Kent Station has been highly commended in the Munster category at this year’s Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards. Station Manager Ray Foley, Gerard Corkery, Damien Carlon and Joe Byrne were in Inchicore to pick up the certificate. Cork was narrowly beaten to the top spot in... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the announcement this week that an initiative to reduce the broadcasting levy was approved by cabinet. “Local radio stations are loved by their Irish audiences; they play an essential role in bringing our communities together, and in keeping... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The COPE Foundation is marking it’s 60th anniversary this year (1957-2017). Today it provides service to people with an Intellectual Disability or Autism, and their Families, at Montenotte House. What is the COPE Foundation? The COPE Foundation is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation, formed on 29 May 1957. COPE... Read More
12 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mount Mercy College, Model Farm Road, Cork have been strong supporters of the Cork Simon Community for many years, raising over €25,000 for the charity since 2009. Last evening a 5km fun run took place. Proceeds will be shared between the Cork Simon Community and the school’s Development... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Calling on Cork City Marathon participants to join #TeamMercy on Sunday, June 4th and be part of the race against cancer With just a few weeks to go until the Cork City Marathon, the Mercy Hospital Foundation has issued a call out to both individuals and teams to... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It seems like only a few months ago that the former Capitol Cinema was a derelict redbrick monstrosity at the landmark intersection of Washington Street and Grand Parade in Cork City. The architectural style of the former Cinema is remembered in the new building through the distinctive clock and... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This afternoon the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Des Cahill (Fine Gael) and members of Cork City Council will bestow the Freedom of the City of Cork on Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara. The custom of awarding the Freedom of the City of Cork dates from the 14th... Read More
10 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Choice Based Letting Scheme will flounder without new social houses – says TD Things were better for Cork Councils under my Fianna Fail Party – indicates TD Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has said that Cork’s Social Housing Crisis will continue to deteriorate unless Minister... Read More
