5 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The nomination process for Macra na Feirme’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates has now closed and the election candidates have been announced. Every two years, Macra clubs elect a new National President and three Vice Presidents to represent the young farmers and rural youth organisation. They are: Candidates for... Read More
4 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie To mark over 50 years’ service to the people of Cork the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps are holding a special celebratory Mass in four weeks time, 1st April at 12pm in the ‘North Cathedral’ (also known as Cathedral of St Mary and St Anne) with refreshments to follow. Given... Read More
3 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Port of Cork’s Deepwater Capabilities Come to the Fore Overseas Heavy Transport Ship ‘Albatross’ moves to Port of Cork’s Ringaskiddy Deepwater Berth for Ballasting Operations Three new, ship-to-shore container cranes manufactured in Ireland by Liebherr and assembled in Cork Harbour are scheduled for delivery to Crowley Puerto Rico... Read More
3 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Second award this year for firm, after best workplace accolade Collins McNicholas, the national Recruitment & HR Services Group, has been named as one of Ireland’s best managed companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme. This is the company’s fourth time to be named one of... Read More
3 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC welcome Galway United to Turner’s Cross on Friday night, in the Rebel Army’s first home league fixture of 2017. City followed up their 3-0 win over Dundalk in the President’s Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Finn Harps on the opening day,... Read More
3 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Major discrepancy between urban and rural areas Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has called for the establishment of a universal service obligation to guarantee a minimum standard for mobile phone services throughout the state. “Despite claims from some operators that they provide 90%... Read More
2 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland, along with Cork County Council, today officially marked the completion of over a decade of works at Youghal’s Clock Gate Tower which will see the iconic building open as a visitor experience. Bringing the historical story of Youghal to life, the attraction now promises to... Read More
2 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prize won thanks to Heineken Rugby Club on TV3’s ‘Clubhouse’ Show Ian Collins was the delighted rugby fan who won an all-expenses paid trip to Edinburgh for the Champions Cup final in May. He won the prize live on TV3’s ‘Clubhouse’ show last Tuesday, February 21st, as comedian... Read More
2 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour Women are hosting a Public Meeting on Maternity Care in Cork and the future of gynaecological services for females in the Cork Region this Saturday at 2.30pm in The Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork. Speakers will include Seán Sherlock TD – Labour TD Cork East and... Read More
2 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is encouraging coastal communities to ensure they get their applications for FLAG funding in before the deadline. Applications for grants from Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG) boards are open until 5pm on Wednesday the 15th of March. “With less than two weeks... Read More
2 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Parade which will be attended by 50,000 people, will take place in Cork City at 1pm on Friday March 17th Lord Mayor, Cllr. Des Cahill said “Cork is renowned internationally as the Food Capital of Ireland and we are delighted that Rachel Allen who is a... Read More
1 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The English Market, Ireland’s oldest indoor food market, today handed over a cheque for €1,905 raised over Christmas to Cork Penny Dinners, one of the county’s oldest caring charities that was set up to ensure everyone who visits gets a hot nourishing dinner. Every Christmas the English Market... Read More