12 February 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The streets are covered with election posters, and many people are not happy about it, least of all the independent candidates. Diarmaid Ó Cadhla is the head of the “Peoples Convention” or CPPC. It’s a “movement”, and not a registered political party, so its candidates appear as “Non... Read More
12 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Chris O’Leary, officially opened the Commemoration Centre at St Peter’s Church on North Main St, last evening on Thursday, February 11. One of the city centre’s most iconic and historic buildings, the Commemoration Centre will host a wide range of exhibitions and cultural... Read More
12 February 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD, Minister for Justice and Dublin Mid-West Candidate, Frances Fitzgerald TD, and Minister for Defence and Cork South Central Candidate, Simon Coveney TD, today (Friday) set out the party’s plans for ensuring a more effective and efficient justice system. Speaking at a party event... Read More
12 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Medical Devices Association (IMDA), the Ibec group that represents the medical technology sector, today published an ambitious strategy for 2020: ‘The Global Medtech Hub’. During the recent economic crisis, the medtech industry continued to expand and experienced 7% export growth reaching €8.5 billion. This steady... Read More
12 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD today officially turned the first sod on the €50 million redevelopment of The Capitol Project in Cork. This symbolic sod turning formally marks the first step in the rejuvenation of Cork City and a momentous investment into the heart of the city... Read More
12 February 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council have announced €50,000 contribution toward the development of Cork Camogie’s new Club House facility at their grounds in Castle Road, Blackrock. On completion development costs will be in the region of €1.2m. Commenting at the announcement of the County Council’s contribution to the fundraising effort,... Read More
12 February 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A West Cork Councillor, and former Mayor of County Cork – Cllr Alan Coleman (Independent) – is calling on Taoiseach Enda Kenny to clarify what his office is doing to progress the proposed Cork-Boston direct transatlantic flight route. Taoiseach Enda Kenny is in Cork City and County today... Read More
10 February 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber today launched its pre-election manifesto ‘Cork’s Call – A Vision for 2021’. This Manifesto sets out the Chamber’s long term strategic goals for reform, investment and economic development in order for Cork and Ireland to be a more attractive place to live, work and invest by... Read More
9 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The annual series of concerts for primary and post primary schools Song and Dance – A Celebration! presented by Evelyn Grant (RTÉ lyric fm) and the Cork Pops Orchestra will take place on Friday March 4th at 10.15 am and 12 noon in University of Limerick Concert... Read More
9 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As holiday bookings rise by an estimated 40% year on year, Cork City based MEP Deirdre Clune cautions travelers to be prepared for emergencies when travelling in Europe. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has said that only 29% of Irish people are aware of a pan European... Read More
9 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The announcement of a new monthly jazz session at popular Cork City venue The Shelbourne Bar on MacCurtain Street is sure to be music to jazz lovers’ ears. Dubbed ‘The Guinness Jazz Jam’, the first live event swings into action on Thursday 18th February from 9.30pm with... Read More
9 February 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The UCC Journalism Society are delighted to announce that they will host the 8th Annual UCC Journalism Conference in the Council Chambers, UCC, on Friday the 12th of February. This year’s conference will take a look at two of Ireland’s most debated media topics in recent weeks; the... Read More
