21 January 2016, 9.25am By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anti Austerity Alliance Councillor Mick Barry this morning said “years of Government cutbacks” to the health service are ultimately responsible for this morning’s decision to cancel non-urgent elective procedures at Cork University Hospital (CUH). Cllr Barry slammed Junior Health Minister Kathleen Lynch for standing over health cuts... Read More
21 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie UCC is hosting Accounting and Finance Bootcamps for Transition Years and 6th year students~ Transition year students considering a career in accounting will be delighted to hear that University College Cork is running its hugely popular Accounting Bootcamps again this year on February 10th, 24th and 25th. Organised... Read More
21 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Workers’ Party in Cork have described the opening of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzterland as: “the annual outing of world leaders to receive their orders on how to run the world economy from the economic elite of conglomerates, multinationals and the super-rich.” Calling for disestablishment... Read More
20 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Netigate, a leading European provider of cloud-based services for online surveys, today announced the establishment of its International Headquarters in Cork, creating 45 new sales, technical support and account management roles. Through its online research platform and solutions, Netigate helps organisations gain valuable insights, make better business... Read More
20 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Government have plans, and Cork City Council have plans, and it’s refreshing to see the private sector get in on the action! The Oliver Plunkett venue today launched its programme of events to commemorate the 1916 Rising called “The Rising of the Rebels”. The programme comprises a series... Read More
20 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP and aviation spokesperson on the EU transport committee Deirdre Clune will host talks with the European Commission’s External Aviation Policy chief next Wednesday in Brussels on the issue of Transatlantic flights between Cork and Boston. Speaking in advance of those meetings the Cork MEP raised... Read More
20 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor, Cllr Chris O’Leary warmly welcomed the announcement of €5million in European funding for Cork City Centre. Cllr O’Leary said ‘We warmly welcome this announcement which follows a very comprehensive application submitted by Cork City Council. Following on from the recent announcement of the Capitol development,... Read More
20 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Organsiers say: “Excitement is mounting for this year’s annual Surgeon Noonan Ball, set to enchant society supporters on February 6th next.” Rochestown Park Hotel will play host to a “Starry Starry Night”. The society wishes to invite members of the local community and beyond to come together to... Read More
20 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is to receive €5 million under the EU’s Sustainable Urban Development Priority of the Regional Operational Programmes. This capital grant assistance is to help fund two projects: €3.5 million towards the redevelopment of Monahan Road, including the creation of a new contemporary Marina Park... Read More
20 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update Let me tell you a story, it’s the story of a printing house in Youghal! ‘The Printer’ is a short documentary screening at Triskel Project Space with accompanying exhibition running from 28 January – 19 March. The event launches with a reception and a special screening... Read More
19 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Greyhound Racing in Cork received an extra boost today with the announcement that GAIN Dog Food have committed to sponsoring the event formerly known as the Guinness Trophy A1 Stake at Curraheen Park. This stake is one of the oldest in the greyhound racing calendar and is in... Read More
19 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 65 new housing units are to be built at the site owned by Cork City Council at Deanrock in Togher. The development will be advertised next month and is subject to a public consultation process. I think it is important the local residents engage during the consultation... Read More
