18 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Picture. John AllenAs part of the two-day Enterprise Ireland / IDA Trade & Investment Mission in Ireland event, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD visited Flow Technology at their facility in Charleville, Co. Cork yesterday. The company, set up 40 years ago by the... Read More
18 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Multiparty Consortium, led by UCC, Develops Excellence in Technology Transfer A new consortium called The Bridge Network was launched this week at University College Cork. Led by UCC, the consortium comprises 4 technology transfer offices from University College Cork, Teagasc, Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of... Read More
18 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Environment Partnership Fund now open Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has encouraged local groups to apply for newly available environmental funding to help improve communities across Ireland. “The Government has this week announced a large increase to the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund.... Read More
18 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Investment strategies and structures were the topics of the day at the Chartered Accountants Cork Society event held in the Clayton Hotel yesterday. The event covered a number of topics relevant to Accountants in Cork. Speaking at the event was Clive Slattery, Pensions and Tax Consultants, as well... Read More
18 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fail Motion calls on Govt to urgently implement action points set out in the Report on the Cost of Motor Insurance Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that a spotlight needs to continue to be shone on the scandal of rising motor insurance costs, and... Read More
18 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney’s Director of Elections, Minister Damien English T.D. this afternoon welcomed the support the Fine Gael Councillors in Cork and Kerry where it “is clear”, he said, that 28 of the 31 Councillors across both counties are backing Coveney in the Fine Gael Leadership contest. “This is... Read More
18 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Representative[*1] Peter Horgan has urged residents in the areas affected under new City Council plans to engage with the new draft bye laws on speed limits in estates. “A common concern that I hear from people right around the city and the South East... Read More
18 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie St. Fin Barres Marble Panel Conservation, Turf Projects at Bere Island, Cork Folklore Project Memory Wall and Cork LGBT Archive The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for a number of heritage projects in County... Read More
18 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The race is now on for the new leader of Fine Gael as Enda Kenny announced that he was stepping down on Wednesday evening. BoyleSports report support for Simon Coveney on Thursday morning and as a result, the Cork native is now 6/4 from 7/4 to be the... Read More
18 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called for an investigation into the sale of the LÉ Aisling naval vessel. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after the ship, which was sold to a Dutch buyer by the Department of Defence for €110,000 at auction in Cork, appeared... Read More
18 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For the third year in a row, Fota Island Resort is bringing a taste of the Majors to Cork with a themed series of events for golfers to enjoy over the course of the next three Majors competitions. Fota Island Resort will host Open Singles competitions on the... Read More
