HOUSE INFLATION: up 5.3% in COUNTY Cork in last 3 months alone

26 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Cork county has risen 5.3% to €150,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock... Read More

25th September, 2017

WEST CORK: Rower Paul O’Donovan 4/7 from 4/6 To Retain Lightweight Sculls Title

25 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The famous West Cork Rower Paul O’Donovan’s odds of winning the lightweight single sculls in the Florida World Rowing Championships have shortened further after his impressive eleven second win on Day One. The reigning world under-23 champion was serving as a replacement for his brother Gary, who unfortunately... Read More

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25th September, 2017

HEALTH: Alzheimer Society host talk in Cork Arts Theatre

25 September 2017, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is hosting a celebratory AlzTalks event which will feature people living with dementia, carers and musicians at the Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay, Shandon, Cork on Wednesday, September 27th 2017 6.30pm-9.00pm. The eclectic event – which features the legendary John Spillane... Read More

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25th September, 2017

LITTLE ISLAND: Cork car dealer welcomes new Mercedes S-Class

25 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Above: Mercedes-Benz main dealer Declan O’Hara and Dermot O’Hara of MSL Cork pictured at the launch of the new, S-Class, flagship model of the Mercedes-Benz range. Described by them as ‘the new face of luxury motoring in Ireland’, the new S-Class is said to be the technological forerunner... Read More

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25th September, 2017

MEDIA: ‘Film In Cork’ presents 1 Day Pitching Workshop

25 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Film In Cork presents 1 Day Pitching Workshop When: Saturday, October 7th – 10am to 5pm Where: Metropole Hotel, Cork City In advance of IndieCork Film Festival’s Ronan Phelan Pitching Competition Pitching Competition on October 14th, Film In Cork will host a 1 Day Pitching Workshop... Read More

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25th September, 2017

DONERAILE: Roche’s Londis store wins ‘Community Store of the Year’ title

25 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Roche’s Londis Doneraile was recently awarded the Community Store of the Year at this year’s Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards. The event took place at the Clayton Hotel on Burlington Road, Dublin. Now in their 16th year Ireland’s Forecourt & Convenience Retailer Awards celebrated the finest retailers... Read More

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25th September, 2017

MONDAY SOCCER: Cork City FC v Dundalk – Turners Cross 7.20pm (earlier time)

25 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Dundalk to Leeside on Monday night, with another large crowd expected at Turner’s Cross. Supporters are reminded that the game will kick-off at the earlier time of 7.20 pm, and are asked to purchase their tickets in advance and arrive early. City suffered a... Read More

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25th September, 2017

POLITICS: Simon Coveney welcomes allocation of more than €1.1m for Community Youth Groups

25 September 2017, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney welcomes allocation of more than €1.1m for Community Youth Groups Commenting on a statement by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone announcing €6.35m in funding to purchase equipment will made available for community youth groups, Minister Coveney welcomed the news that... Read More

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25th September, 2017

#corkculturenight2017 PHOTOS: From Cork City Centre

25 September 2017, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Culture Night 2017 took place on Friday (22nd September), below are a selection of images from around the City.

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24th September, 2017

LOCAL AUTHORITY NEWS: CorkCoCo appointed as ‘lead authority’ for Climate Change for 5 county region

24 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council appointed as lead authority for the Regional Climate Change Office. Following a rigorous evaluation process, Cork County Council, working with UCC and CIT, has been awarded the role of lead authority for the establishment and management of the Climate Change Office for the Atlantic Seaboard... Read More

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24th September, 2017

EAST CORK: 90th Cobh Cathedral Carillon season concludes – Bell ringing

24 September 2017, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cobh Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers concludes this summer’s carillon season when he plays the final recital this afternoon at 4.30pm. The five-month season also included guest recitalists from Ireland, Belgium and Poland and a special recital featuring our two youngest carillon students.

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23rd September, 2017

MOTORSPORT: Cork Forest Rally 2017 concludes in Mallow

23 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Annabella, Mallow saw the most expensive car park it is likely to see for a while when a great day was had by all at the Cork Forest Rally in Mallow, with some of the cars – including the winners WRC Ford Fiesta – costing more than... Read More

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