CORK CLUBS: Carrigaline Toastmasters seeks new members

3 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where can you meet new friends, learn interesting and unusual information, develop your unrealised public speaking and leadership skills, and, most of all, enjoy yourself?! The Carrigaline Toastmasters Club, offers all this and more. Club PRO Rona Coghlan told TheCork.ie: “We are different to other clubs/organisations. We like... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd December, 2018

Cork MEP to introduce legislation against super trawlers

2 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is to bring forward legislation to the European Parliament aimed at halting the illegal activity of super trawlers. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the EU Fisheries Committee, said she wanted to see super trawlers banned outright from Irish waters but... Read More

FARMING, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

1st December, 2018

SOCIAL PICS: Bon Secours Hospital Christmas Party

1 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Goran Cajgas and Katie Daly, attending the Bon Secours Hospital staff Christmas party, at the Metropole Hotel. Picture: David Keane.

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

1st December, 2018

SPORTS PHOTOS: Glen River parkrun

1 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is Glen River parkrun? It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. When is it? Every Saturday at 9:30am. Where is it? The event takes place at Glen River Park, Glen Avenue, The Glen, Cork. See Course page for more details. What does it... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

30th November, 2018

N28 Ringaskiddy upgrade vital for Cork’s future – Ibec

30 November 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that the progression of key infrastructure projects is vital for Cork’s future and to enhance growth and job opportunities in the region. The group today met with senior management from Cork County Council to discuss a range of policy... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

30th November, 2018

Cork Airport wins national award for its charity fundraisers

30 November 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport’s Charity of the Year programme has won the Social Good – Corporate award at the Ireland Chapter of Project Management Institute’s (PMI) prestigious National Project Awards 2018. The announcement was made at the black-tie Gala dinner at the offices of headline sponsor PwC on Spencer Dock,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

30th November, 2018

CHRISTMAS IN CORK: 30 metre Ferris Wheel opens in City Centre

30 November 2018, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The opening of GLOW today (Friday) kick starts the city’s seasonal celebrations, and with them a promotional drive by Cork City Council and the Cork Business Association to encourage people to come into the city centre and to shop locally in the lead-up to Christmas. Attended by... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th November, 2018

Irish SMEs must upskill and train its staff to keep pace with multinationals and other global competitors – Kelleher

30 November 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Business Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher Cork North Central TD has said that Irish SMEs are falling behind their multinational counterparts in terms of upskilling and training their staff, and unless this is addressed, their competitiveness will be severely damaged. Deputy Kelleher was commenting as Skillsnet Ireland, the national agency... Read More

BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

29th November, 2018

New savings for Bus Éireann customers in Co Cork – Extension of Green Zone to some boundary towns in west, north & east Cork

29 November 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann customers commuting from towns such as Bandon, Fermoy and Mallow are set to benefit with new lower LeapCard fares and more flexible ticket types. The National Transport Authority (NTA) recently announced the introduction of a new Leap Green Zone for customers in Cork, and these fare... Read More

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28th November, 2018

40 SOCIAL HOUSES: for Kinsale

28 November 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clúid Housing in partnership with Cork County Council, broke ground on Tuesday a development of 40 social housing units in Cappagh, Ballinacubby, Kinsale. Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Patrick Gerard Murphy, who launched the project, said “Cork County Council has had a long and rewarding working... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

27th November, 2018

University take over former Bank Building in Cork City

27 November 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD officially opened the University College Cork Centre for Executive Education at 1 Lapp’s Quay in Cork today (Monday). The landmark building in the heart of the city will house Cork University Business School (CUBS) and Irish Management Institute... Read More

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27th November, 2018

Leading Australian travel insurer establishes European headquarters in Cork as part of expansion strategy

27 November 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Australian travel insurer, World Nomads Group (WNG), today announced the launch of its European operations and headquarters in Cork. The new Cork-based operation will directly manage the company’s European travel insurance business with the establishment of a Managing General Agency (MGA) in Ireland. WNG is part of the... Read More

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