28 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This week the Mercy Hospital Foundation celebrates its 10th birthday. There was a special event in The Mercy University Hospital yesterday, recognising and acknowledging the many people who have helped the charity support advancements in research, diagnosis, treatments and care of patients since its establishment in February 2007.... Read More
27 February 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When is Earth Hour? This year it will be from 20:30 to 21:30 on Saturday the 25th of March The Green Party in Cork has called for the city to mark Earth Hour 2017 by turning off the lights on Cork City Hall. Earth Hour is an annual... Read More
24 February 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Title: ‘Shaping Ireland’s Future’ When: Monday, March 6th 2017 What does a productive, creative and innovative workplace demand from graduates? How do firms grow during periods of chaos, uncertainty and rapid change? What does the future of business look like? These are just some of the questions that... Read More
22 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Organised by Cork City Council, The Cork St Patrick’s Festival will take place from March 17th to March 19th with over 50,000 visitors expected to attend the Cork St Patrick’s Parade on Friday March 17th. Throughout the festival weekend, Cork will be a hive of activity with... Read More
21 February 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie James O’Sullivan was well known throughout Cork as director of M&P O’Sullivan Ltd, a cash and carry company founded by his grandfather. He was also known for his involvement and support of numerous charity and community groups in the city and across the county. His passing was announced... Read More
20 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today in the Blackpool area of Cork city, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government Simon Coveney TD turned the sod on a reconstruction project which will see 10 new homes for older people provided in Dublin Street. This marks the next phase of Respond’s regeneration... Read More
16 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have launched their new home jersey for the 2017 season. The new two-tone green jersey has been created through Teamwear Ireland in conjunction with Nike UK & Ireland. It will be worn for the first time in this Friday’s President’s Cup clash with Dundalk FC... Read More
16 February 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party has condemned Government failure to protect health, tourism and the environment in Cork, after the European Commission announced it is taking Ireland to court over the pumping of raw sewage into rivers and the sea in the county. Green Party representative in Cork North Central,... Read More
14 February 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Since 1958 Cork City has entered into formal Twinning Agreements with six cities – Coventry, Rennes, San Francisco, Cologne, Swansea and Shanghai. These formal international relationships have “fostered strong links in many diverse fields, from cultural to educational, social to tourist, technical, scientific and economic” – according to... Read More
13 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Many of the world’s leading technology firms are expanding their presence in Ireland because of the availability of highly skilled talent, the quality of life, and its strong relationships across Europe – and NGINX is no exception” Those were the words of Taoiseach Enda Kenny this morning. US... Read More
13 February 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline based TD, Simon Coveney, Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government has signed the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses) Regulations 2017 giving effect to an important commitment under the Governments’ rental strategy, published in December. The Strategy sets out a number of actions under standards... Read More
11 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pat O’Connell is elected for a second term as President of the Cork Business Association, while Philip Gillivan is elected as Vice President for 2017 The Cork Business Association held its 60th Annual General Meeting on February 8th at the Clayton Hotel Cork City. The event marked... Read More
