12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the announcement this week that an initiative to reduce the broadcasting levy was approved by cabinet. “Local radio stations are loved by their Irish audiences; they play an essential role in bringing our communities together, and in keeping... Read More
12 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for East Cork Pat Buckley has described the increasing difficult financial situation faced by many in the Defence Forces (which includes the Irish Army, and Irish Naval Sercice) as shameful. He was responding to information from the Department of Social Protection which revealed the number... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mercy Hospital Foundation, in conjunction with Cork County Council, has erected a specially commissioned plaque in Bandon, acknowledging a dedicated group of fundraisers from Bandon who, since 2012, have organised the annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk and raised over €200,000 for cancer services... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The COPE Foundation is marking it’s 60th anniversary this year (1957-2017). Today it provides service to people with an Intellectual Disability or Autism, and their Families, at Montenotte House. What is the COPE Foundation? The COPE Foundation is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation, formed on 29 May 1957. COPE... Read More
12 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mount Mercy College, Model Farm Road, Cork have been strong supporters of the Cork Simon Community for many years, raising over €25,000 for the charity since 2009. Last evening a 5km fun run took place. Proceeds will be shared between the Cork Simon Community and the school’s Development... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Calling on Cork City Marathon participants to join #TeamMercy on Sunday, June 4th and be part of the race against cancer With just a few weeks to go until the Cork City Marathon, the Mercy Hospital Foundation has issued a call out to both individuals and teams to... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator for Cork, Jerry Buttimer met with the Russian Ambassador, Maxim Peshkov, in Leinster House this morning to discuss the worrying LGBT and human rights issues in Chechnya. “During the meeting with the Ambassador I strongly condemned the mistreatment and detainment of over 100 gay men... Read More
11 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deirdre Clune MEP for Ireland South (Fine Gael), hosted a visit of 16 students from 4 Cork schools to the European Parliament in Brussels earlier this week. The students were accompanied by their teachers and by Councillor Des Cahill (Fine Gael), Lord Mayor of Cork City. The students... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This afternoon the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Des Cahill (Fine Gael) and members of Cork City Council will bestow the Freedom of the City of Cork on Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara. The custom of awarding the Freedom of the City of Cork dates from the 14th... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, is urging parents to ensure that their children are vaccinated before any summer travel as a number of countries have reported measles outbreaks. “Measles is very contagious disease and can affect anyone at any age. Unfortunately a number of countries... Read More
10 May 2017, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today, at the conclusion of the General Papal Audience, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, had the honour of being presented to His Holiness Pope Francis. Bishop Colton said: It was an immense honour to attend the... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland campaign with The Daily Telegraph highlights our driving routes A Tourism Ireland campaign is under way in The Daily Telegraph, showcasing the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland to British holidaymakers. The campaign includes a series of articles all about Ireland in the Saturday travel section... Read More
