top of page 28 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Housing Minister Simon Coveney today confirmed that three major housing developments in Cork City will benefit from combined State support of €25.89 million through the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF). Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, welcomed the positive news for Cork City... Read More
top of page 27 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Cork city has risen by 3.4% to €305,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of... Read More
top of page By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 27 March 2017 Collaboration between fishermen and scientists focuses on conservation Cork fisherman Oran Roche was celebrated recently at an Information Day hosted by Inland Fisheries Ireland in Athlone. Oran, from Clashmore, Co. Cork has been working with Inland Fisheries Ireland in the delivery of a Scientific... Read More
top of page 27 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Co Cork has risen 0.7% to €136,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Property prices in the county have risen by 7.9% in the past year, the... Read More
top of page 27 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe, has said that the town of Fermoy been “dealt a body blow” following the decision of Ulster Bank to close its branch there. The Fermoy branch is one of 22 Ulster Bank branches across the country are... Read More
top of page 27 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Four-times weekly flights to Chicago O’Hare Airport via Reykjavik, Iceland commence on 13 July this year Flights from €139 one way including taxes Low-cost Icelandic airline WOW air has announced a new Chicago route, with flights commencing on 13 July from Cork and Dublin. The... Read More
top of page 27 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardai in Watercourse Rd are investigating the discovery of the body of a woman in her late 30’s at a house in Pophams Road, Farranree, Cork City at approximately 3am this morning. Above: Map showing general location of ‘Pophams Road’ A male in his 40’s... Read More
top of page 27 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Garda Commissioner’s position is untenable – Jonathan O’Brien TD Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien TD has said that the position of Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan is untenable. Commenting as Sinn Féin published a motion of no confidence in the Commissioner, Deputy O’Brien said; “It... Read More
top of page 27 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The O’Leary Life & Pensions Sovereign’s Cup 2017 was launched at Kinsale Yacht Club today by Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. The Event takes place at Kinsale Yacht Club from 21st-24th June, 2017, where over 100 boats are expected... Read More
top of page 25 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Are you a Tina Turner fan? If so, get ready to rock, as Rebecca O’Connor is returning to Ireland this summer on her Simply the Best tour as TINA, following her phenomenally successful 2016 Irish performances. The powerhouse singer from Cobh is the only act... Read More
top of page 24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Chartered Accountants Cork Society held their Annual Daffodil Day Breakfast in Clayton Hotel this week.
top of page 24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Dundalk to Turner’s Cross on Saturday, with a sell-out crowd expected at Turner’s Cross. City go into the game on the back of five consecutive wins, with their latest outing a 2-1 win away to Shamrock Rovers last Friday. Their last... Read More
