10 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, and Party Chief Whip, Michael Moynihan has today criticised the Government for its failure to secure the future of small and medium sizes rural towns that were hit the hardest during the recession. “The 2016 Programme for Government contains a clear... Read More
10 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Everyday across Cork thousands of people engage with health and social care professionals. These professionals are a vital part of our health system providing a range of important services such as occupational therapy to the elderly, speech and language therapy, social work or taking x-rays of sports injuries.... Read More
10 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Market Lane Group has developed an exciting scholarship valued at €3,000 for a culinary student to advance their studies within the Department of Tourism & Hospitality at Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The Market Lane Group comprises some of Cork’s most notable eateries including Market Lane Restaurant,... Read More
10 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has reiterated her call for the introduction of a public banking system in Ireland. The Cork based MEP raised the issue of a Public banking System once again as it emerged that both AIB and Bank of Ireland “have found themselves embroiled in... Read More
10 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Social Democrats Members Think-In Where: Cork (the event is intended for members only) When: Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 2017 The Social Democrats will hold a Members’ Think-In in Cork city on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th November 2017. The event brings together Social Democrats members... Read More
10 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pat Buckley TD launches Bill to empower involuntary mental health patient Sinn Féin Mental Health spokesperson Pat Buckley (Cork East TD) has today launched the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) (Amendment) Bill 2017 which he said would empower involuntary mental health patients to take part in their care by... Read More
10 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Josh O’Hanlon. The 22-year-old joins after spending last season with St. Patrick’s Athletic, while he has also had spells at Longford Town and Bournemouth, among others. Speaking to CorkCityFC.ie, the striker said: “I’m thrilled. They’re the league winners... Read More
10 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish communities set to overcome any obstacle: A new €500,000 Resilient Communities Fund opens for local projects strengthening community resilience. Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) and Tomar Trust have announced the launch of Resilient Communities Fund 2017. The €500,000 fund provides grants and support to innovative projects that... Read More
10 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The winner of Film In Cork’s inaugural Short Script Award, Earthly Bonds, is set to premiere at the upcoming 62nd Cork Film Festival. Earthly Bonds tells the story of Rosie (Rachel Lynch), a curious and imaginative eight year old girl who is trying to find the Pleiades... Read More
10 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘In Poetry of Cork’, is a new programme by LifeFM exploring the wealth of poetry from Cork County. Featuring work from both the past and present, each 5-minute episode will showcase a different poet, providing a short biographical note and carefully selected poetry to highlight their talents.... Read More
10 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has confirmed that libraries in Cork County are set to benefit from an investment of €72,122. This investment comprises of €54,092 in funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development and supplemented by a €18,030 contribution from the Cork County Council. The... Read More
9 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MEP for Ireland South and Leader of Fine Gael in the European Parliament, Seán Kelly, has said that the Parliament’s Fisheries Committee has confirmed it will visit Cork in 2018 on a fact-finding mission, most likely in the second half of the year. While expressing disappointment that the... Read More
