Housing Minister Simon Coveney signs Orders designating Ballincollig, Carrigaline (part of), Douglas and Passage West as ‘Rent Pressure Zones’

top of page 1 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney, T.D., has signed Orders this week designating Ballincollig, Carrigaline (the Northern/’City side’ only), Douglas and Passage West as Rent Pressure Zones. The new Orders mean that rent increases in these local electoral areas will... Read More

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31st January, 2017

Large crowd attend lecture on History of Lisselan Demense in Clonakilty

top of page 31 January 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A large crowd, including many people who have had associations with Lisselan Estate over the last 70 – 80 years, attended the Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage lecture on “C. O. Stanley of Lisselan Estate” at the Clonakilty Parish Centre last week. For most of an hour,... Read More

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31st January, 2017

Blackwater Valley ‘Fit-up Theatre Festival’ begins in North Cork today

top of page 31 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Blood in the Alley theatre productions, in association with Cork County Council, present the Blackwater Valley Fit-up Festival. The festival, which runs from today 31st January – 19th February, will play host to 18 productions at seven venues across North Cork – Youghal, Rockchapel,... Read More

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31st January, 2017

Cork Hurling Captain and Glen Rovers player Stephen McDonnell collects Brand Ambassador car

top of page 31 January 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Being a brand ambassador means to endorse a product or service. It is common among celebrities and sports people. In recent years The ‘Cogans of Carrigaline’ Toyota Dealership have had a close relationship with Cork GAA.

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30th January, 2017

The Lord Mayor’s Multi-Generational Family Business Awards, Cork City

top of page 30 January 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayors Multi Generational Family Business Awards will take place in the Council Chambers next Tuesday 31st January, 2017 at 6.30 p.m. in City Hall. The Winners are: TW Murray (Retail) Ideal Pet Shop (Retail) Crowley’s Opticians (Professional) Cronin’s Coaches (Trade) These awards recognise... Read More

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29th January, 2017

708 fathers from Cork have availed of paid paternity leave since 1st September 2016

top of page 29 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland introduced paid Paternity leave on September 1st 2016 and up to January 11th 2017, 5,545 fathers had taken up the 2 weeks leave to look after their new babies. Locally, 708 fathers from Cork have taken up the paid paternity leave since the... Read More

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29th January, 2017

Rent Control zones will cause serious confusion and distortion in Carrigaline

top of page 29 January 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has said that it is absurd, and potentially will cause distortion, that half of Carrigaline town, in the Ministers back yard, has been included in a Rent Control zone, and half has not. “Minister Coveney has designated the Ballincollig-Carrigaline... Read More

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29th January, 2017

Minister for Justice needs to explain to the Dáil administration of Magdalene Scheme

top of page 29 January 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Justice Minister to address the Dáil to explain the manner in which the Magdalene Redress scheme is being administered. Deputy Ó Laoghaire made the call following the revelation that the Department... Read More

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28th January, 2017

Man aged in 20s dies in Mallow-Killarney road crash

top of page 28 January 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Mallow, Co Cork are investigating a two vehicle fatal road traffic crash on the Mallow to Killarney Road (N72). It happened approximately 4kms from Mallow around 6.15pm this evening A male driver, who was the only occupant, in his 20’s was killed when the... Read More

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26th January, 2017

Mac Curtain Street rebranded by local businesses as Cork’s ‘Victorian Quarter’

top of page 26 January 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Victorian Quarter, comprised of Mac Curtain street and the surrounding area, have launched their new brand. Cork’s Victorian Quarter is a unique historical destination offering an eclectic mix of speciality retail, hospitality and entertainment experiences. The Victorian Quarter is on the north side of... Read More

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26th January, 2017

FF will fight to protect Free Travel Pass – Moynihan

top of page 26 January 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan says his party will oppose any attempt by the Government to place a charge on the Free Travel Pass. He was responding to a Department of Social Protection report, which proposes a €50 annual charge... Read More

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24th January, 2017

Irish Water invest in Courtmacsherry/Timoleague Sewerage Scheme

top of page 24 January 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water is progressing plans for the new Courtmacsherry/Timoleague Sewerage Scheme which will have significant economic and environmental benefits for the area. The project is aimed at addressing issues with inadequate wastewater treatment in the area, while also facilitating future growth and development. At present,... Read More

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