10 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What do you do if you are running a radio station and you have an idea for a new show? Worldwide you need to make sure that the show will match with your audience, meanwhile here in Ireland you also need to make sure that the proposed show will... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tyndall Photonics Researchers Working with EU Partners to Develop Prototype Researchers at Tyndall National Institute, Cork, are taking part in a new European project to develop a low cost, easy to use 3D imaging system that will help enable faster and more accurate diagnosis of colorectal cancers.... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour Festival is the largest annual event in Cork Harbour offering a nine day celebration of Cork’s maritime culture, from 3rd – 11th June 2017. Starting on the June Bank Holiday weekend the festival features 60 events taking place in Cork City as well as 15... Read More
10 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment News This year the Munster Fleadh Cheoil will be held in Cork City Centre from July 18th to 23rd. The venues include Cork City Hall, Cork School of Music, Cork College of Commerce and the Everyman, with the Gig Rig by the Library on the Grand Parade.... Read More
9 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed a nationwide Red C poll commissioned by the European Movement (EM) Ireland which shows Irish people would not follow their EU neighbours Britain out of the EU – if a vote were to take place in the morning. Almost 90... Read More
8 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water is progressing work on a number of Cork water supplies which is aimed at facilitating their removal from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Remedial Action List (RAL) The Remedial Action List is updated quarterly by the EPA and Irish Water has a prioritised programme of investment for... Read More
7 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien TD has said that the government must act to remove Garda Commissioner Noirin O Sullivan should she refuse to resign. Speaking as further pressure arrived for the commissioner today after it emerged that a senior civil servant in charge of verifying crime... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Football Club announce new enhanced partnership with Cork Airport The new partnership will see Cork City Football Club branding in various locations in Cork Airport which is the international gateway to the South of Ireland and is uniquely positioned at the start of the Wild... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The organisers of Cork Midsummer Festival 2017 have unveiled a diverse and exciting programme of events. Taking place across 10 days from 16-25 June, this year’s festival features over 400 artists. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend Cork’s largest annual multi-disciplinary arts festival, with a choice... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie PTSB Appeals process underlines need for strong watchdog role Rigorous independent oversight of the handling by banks of the tracker mortgage scandal is essential, according to Fianna Fáil’s Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath was commenting following receipt of a parliamentary reply confirming that one of the appeals... Read More
3 May 2017, 11.30am By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland has today hosted the first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows which will take place at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork from 8.00-10.30 am. Part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign, the Cork roadshow featured speakers from SMEs, large companies and innovative start-ups,... Read More
3 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A recent innovative ‘live Crowd Funding Event’ held by the Cork Foundation, raised funds for four Cork Social Enterprises. The event consisted of a mix of potential donors and Cork business leaders, who were presented with a pitch by each of the four participating social enterprises, after... Read More
