WEST CORK: Ludgate Business Hub is a success

top of page 5 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West Minister Jim Daly has said the investment of two million Euros by Enterprise Minister Heather Humphreys in Ludgate hub is another example of; ‘’this governments determination to bring jobs opportunity and enterprise to rural Ireland’’. The Minister said; ‘’The government has seen... Read More

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4th December, 2018

CHRISTMAS IN CORK CITY: #Stats 40 Christmas trees and 60,000 Christmas lights to adorn Cork city this Christmas

top of page 4 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has installed over 40 Christmas trees this year, all peppered around the city centre and suburbs to celebrate its brightest Christmas yet! St Patrick’s Street has seen an increase of 5,000 lights – we now have 60,000 lights twinkling across the city.... Read More

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3rd December, 2018

CORK CLUBS: Carrigaline Toastmasters seeks new members

top of page 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... Read More

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2nd December, 2018

Cork MEP to introduce legislation against super trawlers

top of page 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... Read More

FARMING, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

1st December, 2018

SOCIAL PICS: Bon Secours Hospital Christmas Party

top of page 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.

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1st December, 2018

SPORTS PHOTOS: Glen River parkrun

top of page 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.... Read More

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30th November, 2018

N28 Ringaskiddy upgrade vital for Cork’s future – Ibec

top of page 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... Read More

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30th November, 2018

Cork Airport wins national award for its charity fundraisers

top of page 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... Read More

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30th November, 2018

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

top of page 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... 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

top of page 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,... 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

top of page 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,... Read More

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28th November, 2018

40 SOCIAL HOUSES: for Kinsale

top of page 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... Read More

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