HEALTH: First NATIONAL survey of patient experience goes live in five Cork hospitals

26 May 2017 Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Five public hospitals in Cork are participating in the National Patient Experience Survey, a new nationwide survey asking patients for their views on hospital care. These hospitals include Mercy University Hospital, Bantry General Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Mallow General Hospital, and Cork University Hospital. With an... Read More

26th May, 2017

CULTURE: Cork City celebrates Africa Day on 27th May 2017

26 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City will celebrate Africa Day 2017 with an event at Fitzgerald Park in the city tomorrow, Saturday, 27th May. Planned by Cork City Council and African Communities in Cork, it will take place from 12 pm to 6 pm and will include African music and dance, children activities... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Feelgood Friday’ begins in Cork City Centre tomorrow

25 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There will be a festival-like atmosphere in the Cork City centre tomorrow, with live music, free finger food, special offers, competitions, workshops, and lots of fun. Retailers, businesses organisations and the City Council come together to host Feelgood Friday, an exciting event that takes place throughout the streets of Cork... Read More

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25th May, 2017

NEW CITY CENTRE HOUSING: Green Party in Cork supports social housing development in White Street Carpark

25 May 207 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has backed a social housing development in the city to replace White Street car park. The car park is currently the site of anti-social behaviour in the South Parish, according to a statement from the Party. The statement also says that building housing on... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ART: ‘Perceptions’ exhibition of Usna Keating work on display at Jennings Gallery, UCC

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An exhibition of wildlife, fantasy and psychological art has opened in the Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Sciences Campus in University College Cork. The exhibition is called ‘Perceptions’ and features the work of Usna Keating. Photographer Gerard McCarthy was at last nights launch.

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24th May, 2017

BUSINESS: Cork Chamber elects new President Bill O’Connell at its 198th AGM

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

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24th May, 2017

CITY HALL: Book of Condolences opened in Cork City Hall following Manchester bombing

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

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24th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Three weeks until ‘Street Feast’ – 76 events in Cork including Cobh, Bishopstown, Skibbereen, Leap & City Centre

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

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23rd May, 2017

MEDIA: Cork radio station – UCC 98.3FM – has licence renewed

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

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22nd May, 2017

EDUCATION: Colaiste Stoifain Naofa – CSN – Mature Student Open day

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

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22nd May, 2017

BANKING: KBC Mortgage open day in Cork City Hall

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

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21st May, 2017

FINE GAEL LEADERSHIP CONTEST: Simon Coveney holds leadership rally in new Capitol Building in Cork City Centre

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

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