4 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Five special category winners honoured at annual awards ceremony Cork Convention Bureau (CCB) last night hosted its sixth annual Cork Conference Ambassadors Awards at the Carrigaline Court Hotel, Carrigaline. The ceremony paid special tribute to 36 ambassadors, including 5 special category award winning ambassadors, who have helped to... Read More
4 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Improper spreading of slurry and subpar septic tanks is threatening the quality of our water – says Company Grants, penalties and a more uniform approach needed by local authorities – says Company The is a very real risk of E. coli and other contamination-related side-effects – says Company An... Read More
3 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Kearys Motor Group have been announced as the headline sponsor of the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner 2020. The announcement was made by Kearys Motor Group Chairman, Bill Keary, “We are delighted to sponsor the Cork Chamber Annual Dinner and look forward to launching our ambitious plans for electric... Read More
3 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Works get underway on new wastewater treatment plants in Coachford, Innishannon, Ballyvourney/Ballymakeera and Dripsey Irish Water has announced the commencement of a project to deliver new wastewater treatment plants in Coachford, Innishannon, Ballyvourney/Ballymakeera and Dripsey. Existing wastewater infrastructure in these areas is overloaded and outdated. This project will... Read More
2 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister encourages public to show their support Cork South West Fine Gael T.D. and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has confirmed that he has proposed that a life-size sculpture of the late Mick McCarthy be commissioned and erected in Skibbereen town. Minister Daly... Read More
2 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie West Cork News Cork County Council has marked the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s only cable car during a meeting of the West Cork Municipal District held at Lehanmore Community Centre and a visit to Dursey Island. A key point along the Wild Atlantic Way, the Dursey Island cable... Read More
2 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork company Horgan’s Delicatessen Supplies Ltd. has been awarded the coveted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certificate. Among only 27 Irish registered food & beverage companies that have achieved AEO status, this certification puts Horgan’s at a distinct advantage above its competitors. AEO accreditation is awarded by customs authorities... Read More
2 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Your Christmas Shopping All Wrapped Up Cork County Council Urges the Public to Support Local this Christmas as their 2019 ‘Think Cork County’ Campaign is Officially Launched In order to improve the local shopping experience over the festive season, Cork County Council are offering FREE and reduced parking... Read More
1 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Glen Rovers and Cork Senior hurling team star Patrick Horgan has been named as December’s Cork Person of the Month to mark his glittering hurling career to date. Born and reared in Blackpool, Patrick “Hoggy” Horgan has been playing hurling from a young age, working his way up... Read More
1 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has confirmed that new legislation on Gift Vouchers comes into effect on Monday the 2nd of December. Senator Lombard said: “The new legislation bans a number of unfair terms in gift voucher contracts and is great news for consumers. “This new legislation will bring... Read More
1 December 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael T.D. and Minister of State at the Department of Health Jim Daly, has confirmed funding for the Ballinscarthy to Timoleague Walkway. Speaking at this mornings announcement Minister Daly said, “my Government colleague Minister Ring confirmed to me directly that over €13,000 in funding... Read More
