More than 75-thousand has been spent on sending Cork City Councillors to Conferences and Seminars in the past 13 months. Around 20-thousand euro was spent on “Conference, Seminar, and Training fees” And 52-thousand went on food, drink, mileage and Hotels. while around 1,700 was spent on flights abroad. The figures were obtained by Sinn Fein... Read More
26 February 2013 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie CCTV Cameras are being installed in Cork City Cemeteries to reduce crime. Sinn Fein Cllr Henry Cremin proposed the motion after anti-social behaviour in “Saint Joseph’s Cemetery”, Ballyphehane first in June 2012, and later in December when headstones were vandalised. Cork City Council has agreed to install 24... Read More
Fine Gael Cork South West TD Jim Daly, has welcomed confirmation that homeowners who are living in flood areas should take account of the fact when filing a tax return for the property tax. This information was gleaned from the Revenue Commissioner, Josephine Feehily, today at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) under questioning from Fine... Read More
The Minister of State at the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Dinny McGinley TD, has announced that his Department has come to an agreement with Comharchumann Chléire Teo. regarding the provision of a subsidised heavy cargo service for islands in West Cork. The islands in question are Cléire, Sherkin Island, Inishodriscol, and Long... Read More
Animal welfare groups continue to be concerned about the number of horses in parts of North Cork. A recent ISPCA audit revealed there were 187 in the Knocknaheeney area alone. Many are underfed, or not being looked after, while more are trespassing on land. and the Nash’s Boreen/Hollyhill area has become a focal point. In... Read More
RUGBY… Simon Zebo has been named the “Cork Person of the MONTH” for February. The 22 year old from Ballintemple has 45 caps for Munster, scoring 100 points including two Heineken Cup hat-tricks. February had highs and lows for Zebo, from the famous back-heel flick to set up a vital try for Ireland against Wales,... Read More
The number of people now working in construction in the Cork region stood at 10,500 in 2012, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). This represented a drop of 70% from peak construction employment in the area of 35,000 in 2007. The CIF revealed the figures at their Cork Branch AGM which took place in... Read More
Now in its 24th year, the Cork French Film Festival organised by Alliance Française de Cork returns with a cinematic treat for lovers of film in its classic form. Noir et Blanc is the theme that binds this year’s programme, taking audiences on a timeless journey through French cinema classics of yesteryear up to groundbreaking... Read More
The Mayor of County Cork Cllr Barbara Murray has made a presentation to David Russell – Senior National Hunt Jockey 2012 at a Civic Reception in his honour at County Hall.
The suburb of Blackrock Village is to get a 1.5 million euro facelift. An area which is currently a car park will become a paved plaza, with steps leading to the harbour. The main road which passes the Bakery and Scout Hall will be removed and become part of the plaza, which will have new... Read More
94 jobs are to be lost in Cork. G-S-K Trading Services – in the Cork Airport Business Park – is transferring the roles to the UK as part of a restructuring programme. Cork employees were warned of the possible job losses last year, but they was only confirmed this afternoon. GlaxoSmithKline Trading Services Limited was... Read More