22 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East Pat Buckley has called on the Government to support a Sinn Féin motion to establish a Truth Commission to investigate conditions at Mother and Baby Homes across the state following the revelations of mass graves at a home which had operated in... Read More
17 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has expressed shock today on hearing that the decision by An Bord Pleanála on the Ringaskiddy incinerator has been delayed for a fourth time. A decision was due to be announced on 22 March, but in a report by the Irish Examiner a... Read More
13 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In an effort to help address the homeless crisis in Cork, business leaders are joining forces to raise funds at the Annual Cork Simon Fundraising Ball. The Cork Simon Ball, sponsored by Heineken Ireland, will take place on Friday, 31 March at the Fota Island Resort. The event,... Read More
10 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie RTÉ Director General and Drimoleague native Dee Forbes is the special guest at this year’s Marymount Hospice Annual lunch which takes place in four weeks time – on Friday 7th April 2017 – “I have experienced first-hand the love, care and support that Marymount gives to families and... Read More
8 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie At a meeting of Cork City Council on the 13th February 2017, it was agreed that in regard to the Lower Lee (Cork City) Drainage Scheme Cork City Council would facilitate a Public Meeting moderated by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Des Cahill. This meeting has been... Read More
7 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish-owned Waterstone Clinic, formerly known as Cork Fertility Centre, has opened a state-of-the-art national centre of excellence at Lotamore House in Cork. The 13,000 sq ft advanced fertility unit is a major architectural and technological achievement and features a world-class laboratory with the latest embryology technology. The... Read More
5 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI lifeboat launched early this morning to assist a Bere Island resident in need of medical attention Castletownbere’s lifeboat was tasked by Valentia Coastguard Radio this morning at 4.38 a.m. to go to the assistance of a Bere Island resident in his 60s who was experiencing chest... Read More
5 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The founder of the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation, Jonathan Irwin was in Inchydoney Island Lodge & Spa in Clonakilty, West Cork today. He hosted an Afternoon Tea Party for 100 guests as a fundraiser marking the charitys 20th anniversary year. The Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation has supported... Read More
1 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The English Market, Ireland’s oldest indoor food market, today handed over a cheque for €1,905 raised over Christmas to Cork Penny Dinners, one of the county’s oldest caring charities that was set up to ensure everyone who visits gets a hot nourishing dinner. Every Christmas the English Market... Read More
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
28 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This year’s Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle takes place on Sunday, April 9th and will raise funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, five Cork City and County Lions Clubs, and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration. As well as new routes around Cork Harbour, this year’s Fort 2... Read More