8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Yesterday marked the launch of EIL Explore, a programme organised and funded by EIL Intercultural Learning that provides over 30 awards to Irish residents interested in volunteering, cultural immersion, or language education abroad. The launch took place at the Cork... Read More
8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you have been flooded you may be able to get financial help from the Department of Social Protection’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. The means-tested scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households who are not able to meet costs for essential needs immediately following flooding. The scheme aims to... Read More
8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The River Lee Winter Whiskey Club celebrated its inaugural session with a special masterclass recently entitled ‘Women & Whiskey’ led by female distiller Karen Cotter. Gathered with Cotter was a largely female audience who experienced a tasting flight of Ireland’s finest whiskeys on the night, including Redbreast 12... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Tuesday December 8, 10am – 2pm Dynamic business ideas and budding entrepreneurial acumen will be on show in Merchant’s Quay on Tuesday, December 8, when Cork city students showcase their mini-companies as part of a specially organised Christmas Trade Fair. Initiated by the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City,... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has advised that the ESB is facilitating an increased through-flow of water at the Inniscarra Dam. This is due to the heavy rainfall in recent days in the western part of the River Lee catchment. The ESB has indicated that the discharge of water from... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie RENUA Ireland is one of the newer political parties. Party President, and Corkman, Eddie Hobbs has today welcomed the beginning of a mature debate on new ways of taxation. Speaking at a RENUA Ireland symposium on Flat Taxation Mr Hobbs said fundamental taxation reform was an issue we... Read More
7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced a new route from Cork Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport. Flights go on sale on tomorrow, and the service will begin on 15 March 2016. Aer Lingus Regional will fly up to three times weekly on the route uoperating... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update on TheCork.ie The Everyman pantomime is off to a flying start on its magic carpet this week as Aladdin, and his friends, have taken to the stage… oh yes they have! What: ALADDIN at THE EVERYMAN THEATRE When: Sat 5 Dec – Sun 10 Jan How... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Travelling to Cork city to stock up on Christmas presents or socialise with friends and family over the festive period? Bus Éireann can take you there – and home again. Customers can choose from a number of value options, and leave the car behind. These include: ·... Read More
7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Mental Health, Primary Care and Social Care Kathleen Lynch, will today (Monday 7th December 2015) officially open the new Cystic Fibrosis unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH). CUH has now the second largest adult Cystic Fibrosis (CF) centre in Ireland and currently caters for the needs... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The last meeting of 2015 for the Cork City Joint Policing Committee Will take place today (7th December 2015) at 2 pm in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Cork. The JPC is a forum where Senior Gardai interact with elected City Councillors. Routine reports presented include a... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s the most wonderful time of the year! (Christmas) For festive fun in the run up to Christmas; we can recommend heading to Cork City for Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration, which runs until December 20 2015. Alas it is true that we – here in the office –... Read More
