Entertainment Update – Liam Ó Maonlaí, Kevin Burke & Tim Edey to play Triskel Christchurch

9 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update Trad fans, it doesn’t get much better than this: Liam Ó Maonlaí, one of Ireland’s most charismatic musicians, sharing a stage with legendary fiddle player Kevin Burke and virtuosic multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey. Specially curated by Music Network, the trio are in concert at Triskel Christchurch,... Read More

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9th December, 2015

‘Heritage Churches of County Cork’ Book launched in County Hall this morning

9 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s new book “Heritage Churches of County Cork” is being launched this morning at 10:30am at Vertigo, Floor 17, County Hall. The publication was compiled by the local authority’s Heritage Unit. It’s the third in the ‘Heritage of County Cork’ series, a series which was shortlisted in... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Jameson Experience Midleton wins ‘Ultimate Ambassador Award’ for its contribution to Cork tourism

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Jameson Experience Midleton (JEM) has won the ‘Ultimate Ambassador Award’ at the second annual #CorkNeedsYou Cork Conference Ambassadors Awards, organised by the Cork Convention Bureau. The prestigious ceremony paid special tribute to the JEM for its contribution to Cork tourism, having welcomed 125,000 visitors to the visitor... Read More

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8th December, 2015

An Irish situation: Why are primary schools organised along Religious lines?

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Jonathan O’Brien TD to introduce bill to ban religious discrimination in schools Deputy Jonathan O’Brien will today introduce legislation that, if passed, would have the effect of “ending religious discrimination” against children entering the school system. The Cork-based Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson said will introduce the Equality in Education... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Cork Minister Simon Coveney and Jim Daly confirm €5m fund for Flood victims

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie At their meeting today the Government decided to establish a fund of €5m to aid small businesses which have suffered damage to their property in the current flooding. The fund will be administered on behalf of the Government by the Red Cross. Welcoming the decision, the Minister... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Annual Christmas St Vincent de Paul ‘Giving Tree’ unveiled in Merchants Quay Shopping Centre Cork City

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor Cllr. Chris O’Leary had launched the St Vincent de Paul ‘Giving Tree’ at Merchant’s Quay Shopping Centre. The launch was attended by volunteers of the charity. Donations of gifts for the needy can be left at the tree in Merchant’s Quay Shopping Centre in Cork City Centre.

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8th December, 2015

Inniscarra Dam still dealing with excess water

8 December 2015, 4.30pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has confirmed that the rate of discharge from Inniscarra Dam is to continue at the rate of 180 cubic metres per second. This is due to the heavy rainfall that occurred in the western part of the Lee Catchment over the past few days.... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Bandon and other flooded towns discussed by National Coordination Group today

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A further meeting of the National Coordination Group to discuss the on-going severe weather was held in the (NECC) National Emergency Coordination Centre today (8th December 2015) to review the response to date, to assess the impact of the storms on infrastructure and communities and to ensure that... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Cork MEP wants to shake up EU air traffic control to save fuel

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Planes not taking direct routes is costing the EU €5 billion euro annually Clune pushes for new air traffic control management at EU level Fine Gael Ireland South MEP and Transport committee aviation spokesperson Deirdre Clune has backed calls from the EU Commission to end the practice whereby... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Video: Preparations underway already for Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: City Hall, Cork Sunday 31st January 2016 When: 3.00pm-6pm Who: Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra, Special Guest Keith Hanley Tickets: €10 from Pro Musica Oliver Plunkett St., Cork A January ‘Gathering’ of young and old, from communities all over Cork and beyond who love to dance, will... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Seafood development programme will create jobs in West Cork fisheries – Harrington

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Noel Harrington, has said that news of a greenlight for the Seafood Development Operational Programme is very welcome for fishing communities and will help to create jobs in West Cork. “This week the European Commission has agreed Ireland’s new €241 million... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Cork Institute of Technology welcomes Innovation 2020 Announcement

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smtyh bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology has welcomed today the publication of Ireland’s strategy for research and development, science and technology: “Innovation 2020”. The proposed additional investment in R & D by private and public sectors to 2.5% of GNP by 2020 is important for the development of research and... Read More

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