PHOTOS: Graduation from Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa Cork – CSN

8 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The future is bright for 500 students of CSN – one of Ireland’s most renowned colleges of further education – as the class of 2017 celebrate their graduation today. Each emerging graduate will receive QQI awards from one and two-year courses, including art, design, sports, business, music, digital... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

8th September, 2017

IRISH NATIONAL ANTHEM: Children encouraged to learn words of Amhrán na bhFiann

8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald (Fianna Fail) has started one of the oldest traditions of his office: the Lord Mayoral visit to primary and secondary schools in the city. This year, the Lord Mayor will encourage the children of Cork to learn our national... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

8th September, 2017

WEST CORK: Kilkeran/Rathbarry to get better water quality and service – €260k upgrade

8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water customers in the scenic Kilkeran/Rathbarry area of West Cork will benefit from a more secure and reliable water supply as a result of an investment of €260,000 to replace over 2km of old water mains. Due to the age and poor condition of the existing... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

8th September, 2017

BREXIT: Fewer UK visitors will damage Cork pub industry

8 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The pub and pub culture are vital to Cork’s tourism product—but fewer visitors from the UK will hamper growth, says new report The experience of an authentic Irish pub, a live trad session and a taste of real Irish beer and whiskey are top of tourists’ ‘to-do’ lists... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th September, 2017

SPORT: Julia White of Cork Senior Camogie Squad receives support from Christ King Girls Secondary School

8 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christ King Girls Secondary School, South Douglas Road, have expressed their support for Julia White, Cork Senior Camogie Squad, ahead of the All Ireland Final on Sunday 10th September.

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

8th September, 2017

HOUSING CRISIS: 2,973 children are now homeless in Ireland – according to Micheál Martin

8 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin (Cork South Central) has branded the Government’s “ongoing failure to make any progress” on tackling the housing crisis as “a national scandal”. His comments follow the recent deaths of four homeless people and confirmation that 2,973 of the country’s children are now homeless.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

8th September, 2017

QUESTION: When is the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival – ANSWER: 27-30th October 2017

8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has unveiled its most exciting programme yet, as it marks 40 years since it was founded. The festival, which began as a local gathering of musicians, has now evolved into one of the most high profile jazz events in Europe, and continues... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th September, 2017

TOURISM: Belgian travel agents visit Cork

8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Twenty Belgian travel agents have been exploring Cork and Ireland this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and Gallia, a leading Belgian tour operator. The travel agents were here to experience at first-hand the wealth of things to see and do in Cork and... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th September, 2017

TOURISM: Expedia launch microsite to promote lesser known all-Ireland attractions, including some in Cork

8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Expedia.ie have created a new website taking travellers on a journey across Historic Ireland – from Ireland’s most iconic sites to lesser-known spots. The new website, which launches on Expedia.ie (blog.expedia.ie/historic-ireland) this week unravels many of Ireland’s historical treasures throughout the ages and is ideal for curious travellers... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th September, 2017

ESB’s Energy for Generations Fund announces funding of €50,000 to Cork charities

8 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ESB has awarded funding of €50,000 to four Cork-based charities to mark the summer round of its Energy for Generations fund. The Next Step (recipients of €6,000 in funding), Love and Care for People (€7,470), Baile an Aoire (€16,000) and Field of Dreams (€21,000) attended a special event... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

8th September, 2017

POLITICS: Ireland must fight to remain neutral within EU – says Cork MEP

8 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said that the stepping up of efforts by the European Commission and certain member states to militarise the EU is “the greatest threat to Irish neutrality, and to peace and security in the region”. The comments were made in response to... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

8th September, 2017

SINN FEIN: Transfer to social housing must be the priority for any voluntary surrender homes – Ní Riada MEP

8 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has given what she described as a “cautious welcome” to the announcement that buy to let mortgage customers who have non-performing loans with Permanent TSB Bank will be contacted with a view to making these properties available for voluntary surrender... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN