19 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Brian McGrory, bartender at Cask in Cork (48 MacCurtain Street, did Ireland proud as he competed against some of the world’s best bartenders in the annual Opihr World Adventure Cocktail Competition Global Final in Marrakech, Morocco today. 23-year old McGrory – who was competing in his very first cocktail competition – and the... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As thousands of students settle back into college life this week, Deliveroo have announced that on average, students in Cork make €10.12 per hour with their service. “The flexible work at competitive rates allows students to fit work around their hobbies and studies” said a company statement. “Students love... Read More
19 September 2017 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Businesses in Little Island have identified a number of short term and medium term measures to inform a future strategy to relieve traffic congestion in and around the island. The suggestions come on foot of a recent meeting between Cork Chamber’s members based in Little Island, Cork County... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie European Mobility Week (EMW) is a Europe-wide initiative, which Cork City Council embraces. The week “promotes a shift towards sustainable urban transport”. EMW takes place each year from the 16 – 22 September. Transport related emissions have a detrimental effect on health and the environment, and contribute... Read More
19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Learning Partners (Cork City Council, Cork Education and Training Board, University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology) yesterday (Monday 18th September) announced the launch of a series of How-To learning guides for other Learning Cities across the world. During their keynote address, at the opening day... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This years Decades Festival takes place on 29th & 30th September in a variety of venues across the city centre. It celebrates the 80s and 90s. Photographer Darragh Kane was at the launch in the Heineken Brewery last evening, and send us these pics. The festival which... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of UCC’s Community Engagement Week 2017 the Philosophy Department will hold a public discussion on the topic of Flood Defence. Invited speakers will include Dr. Cara Nine (UCC Philosophy. Internationally recognised expert on the ethics/politics of rivers), Dr. Orla O’Donovan (UCC Applied Social Studies), Robert... Read More
19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of San Francisco is here in Cork, and various groups have been hosting events to show off what Cork has to offer, and to cement friendly links with the well known liberal West Coast City. Last evening Cork Chamber (of Commerce) and NGINX held an event... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour spokesperson on Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch (a former Cork North Central TD, and Junior Minister), has said that mental health mustn’t be forgotten in next month’s budget, with significant issues remaining in the mental health service. Ms. Lynch was speaking as she attended the Parliamentary Forum on... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Councillor for Swords Duncan Smith and Cork City Local Area Representative* Peter Horgan have both called for an investigation into media reports as to how a Swords based ambulance was dispatched to Cork City. “As part of the local Community First Responders group in Swords, I am... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County will come alive on Culture Night this Friday (22nd September) thanks to €10,000 in Government funding to support local events. Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “I am delighted to announce that this funding will be made available to our Local Authority to help stage... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The legendary rowing coach, Dominic Casey has been unveiled as Sept. Cork Person of the Month. His name will now go forward for possible selection as ‘Cork Person of the Year’ which will be announced next January. Dominic Casey’s extraordinary rowing successes are well recognised, particularly by... Read More