24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber has elected Mr. Bill O’Connell as its new President at the Chamber’s 198th Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week. Speaking at the AGM, Bill O’Connell emphasised the positivity and optimism evident everywhere in Cork. “Cork is in a good place. We are near full employment,... Read More
24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Des Cahill has opened a Book of Condolence in The Atrium, City Hall following the terror attack in Manchester. Cork City Council are inviting people to call in and sign the book of condolence in memory of those who lost their... Read More
24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The organisers of ‘Street Feast’ have confirmed that over 1000 Street Feast parties around the country have been registered to date, including 76 taking place in Cork. The 8th Annual Street Feast Day will take place on Sunday, 11th June 2017 In Cork this year, Street Feast parties are taking place throughout... Read More
23 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork radio station UCC 98.3FM – which is the Campus station of University College Cork – has had it’s licence renewed. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Chief Executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “Community radio plays an important role in facilitating active citizenship and in promoting... Read More
22 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Friday 26th of May is a date for the diaries of mature students to explore their potential at the CSN Open Day from 10am – 1pm at the Tramore Road campus. This morning is specifically geared towards mature students to come visit the college, talk to staff and... Read More
22 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Making Mortgage Sense with KBC Bank at City Hall Cork Bringing together property, mortgage and legal advisors at one event to help first time buyers and homeowners considering a move, the KBC Mortgage Lounge returns to Cork’s City Hall on Thursday, 25 May 2017. From bidding on your... Read More
21 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Both Simon Coveney TD (Cork) and Leo Varadkar TD (Dublin) are both in the headlines, with each vying to become the next leader of the Fine Gael Party. Whoever wins the internal party vote will also become the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. Last evening Simon Coveney... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
