27th January 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber has today strongly urged Government to oppose the sale of Aer Lingus in light of growing concerns regarding the absence of guarantees around the safe-guarding of the Cork-Heathrow slots or any other information relating to International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) longer-terms plans for the airline. This... Read More
26th January 2015 BY Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Here at TheCork.ie we are a tad concerned about this new “Passport Card” that was announced today. Is it essentally Ireland’s version of a National ID card? Most other EU countries have such cards, but Ireland and the UK – along with most other English speaking countries –... Read More
25th January 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher TD has raised questions about the Government’s promise to provide free GP care to under 6s and over 70s. It intends to bring forward legislation on the roll out of universal GP care for the over 70s during this Dáil term,... Read More
25th January 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie U18 Men’s National Cup Final Fr. Mathew’s 64, St. Vincent’s 63 Cork side Fr. Mathew’s claimed their first men’s Under 18 cup title in dramatic circumstances with a 64-63 win over St. Vincent’s of Dublin. The outcome hung on the final possession of the game as St. Vincent’s... Read More
24th January 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Men’s National Cup Final: C&S UCC Demons 91, UCD Marian 65 C&S UCC Demons proved too strong for UCD Marian in an entertaining final at a sold out National Basketball Arena, Tallaght tonight. Marian were strong and defiant throughout, but ultimately Shane Coughlan was given the chance to... Read More
24th January 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Women’s National Cup Final Team Montenotte Hotel 62, Pyrobel Killester 36 Team Montenotte toughed out their fifth Women’s National Cup victory with a 62-36 win over Killester. Killester were in their first Cup final in nine years while Team Montenotte had the experience and an aggressive defence to... Read More
23rd January 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Coughlan’s is a small intimate venue that is available to musicians to put on concerts/gigs in an effort to promote both new and already established acts from the city and further a field. As many of Cork’s smaller venues have unfortunately had to close their doors, the pub... Read More
23rd January 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Helen Kuyper of 24/7 Storytelling, a world leader in building persuasive and memorable stories, will host 2 workshops in the art of storytelling in Cork in February. The way you tell a business story is very different, and should be, from the way you tell a story at... Read More
23rd January 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has called on energy suppliers to follow the lead of Bord Gais in reducing prices. “It is long overdue for energy companies to reduce the cost of gas and electricity for consumers. The decision by Bord Gais to reduce prices... Read More
23rd January 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher TD expressed his annoyance that the computer system in the laboratory in Cork University Hospital has crashed again. Speaking today, Deputy Kelleher said, ‘‘my office has received several calls today from angry constituents who have been informed by their GP’s that no... Read More
23rd January 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Noel Harrington has said that the decision by the Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring T.D, to grant €3.8m for a replacement pool in Dunmanway, Cork is a major boost for the town and the area. The money... Read More
23rd January 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 6th Annual Ballincollig Winter Music Festival, running from Thursday 29th January to Monday 2nd February, will see over 70 musicians descend on the town for what promises to be a five day celebration of music featuring the very best of national and international talent. Headline acts confirmed... Read More