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4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has said local homes, community amenities and commercial facilities will become more energy efficient thanks to government funding. “Twelve projects here in Cork will receive funding from the Better Energy Communities (BEC) scheme, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of...
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4 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The four-star Trident Hotel in Kinsale has completed a substantial investment and refurbishment programme. The hotel, which is situated in the heart of the picturesque and iconic town of Kinsale, is known for its enviable waterfront location overlooking the famous yachting harbour that marks the starting point of...
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4 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie PTSB Appeals process underlines need for strong watchdog role Rigorous independent oversight of the handling by banks of the tracker mortgage scandal is essential, according to Fianna Fáil’s Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath was commenting following receipt of a parliamentary reply confirming that one of the appeals...
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3 May 2017, 11.30am By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland has today hosted the first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows which will take place at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork from 8.00-10.30 am. Part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign, the Cork roadshow featured speakers from SMEs, large companies and innovative start-ups,...
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3 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A recent innovative ‘live Crowd Funding Event’ held by the Cork Foundation, raised funds for four Cork Social Enterprises. The event consisted of a mix of potential donors and Cork business leaders, who were presented with a pitch by each of the four participating social enterprises, after...
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3 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Liz Allen from Togher, Co. Cork won €30,000 on last Saturdays (29th April 2017) National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE. The bulk of the prize was made up from the value of a car won. A total of five players from Cork, Tyrone, Dublin and Westmeath...
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3 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has said that it was a distinct pleasure and honour for him to welcome the Duhallow Choral Society to Leinster House last night for a night of music and song. “As the local TD, I have long known that the Duhallow Choral...
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3 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth tom@TheCork.ie ‘Fishy Business’ is a tempting pun for a headline, but all is in order today as the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has announced a further €274,700 in grants to six seafood enterprises here in Cork. This funding will boost the enterprises involved, and...
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3 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork has a private ‘Emergency Department’ which does not accept ambulances. It is located within the Mater Private Hospital in the City Gate complex, in Mahon. According to the General Manager at Mater Private Cork, Donna Roche “We have 20-30 beds available every day for acute patient admissions...
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3 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Allsop have launched the catalogue for their May Online Auctions which will see over 210 properties with a total reserve of over €35m go under the virtual hammer. The residential auction, which features over 140 properties, takes place on 17th May and the commercial auction, featuring over...
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2 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Committee should oppose loan scheme – Education must remain a right not a privilege Loan scheme would act a deterrent to “working class” young people attending 3rd Level Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry has this morning hit out at a proposed student loan scheme which would...
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2 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As the 4th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy was remembered this week, the European Parliament adopts a report calling for new legislation to ensure that the clothes and textiles we buy are not produced at the expense of workers in Asia. The report, voted on this...
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