13 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water has announced details of a €3.2 million investment to upgrade 17km of water mains in Co. Cork. The project will involve the replacement of old water mains that are prone to leakage, regular bursts and interruptions to supply throughout the county. It will result in... Read More
13 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has announced the return of its Enterprise Town initiative to Douglas, Co. Cork on Friday the 20th of May from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday the 21st of May from 11am – 2:30pm. Taking place in Nemo Rangers GAA Grounds, Co. Cork the event... Read More
13 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Network Cork 2016 Women in Business Awards took place today with a packed and excited audience in The Imperial Hotel in Cork. Over 130 business women attended this highly renowned event that celebrates the success, positivity and support that Cork women in business are well-known for. Ahead... Read More
12 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie CityJet today announced that it is to discontinue its service from Cork to London City Airport with effect from 26th June. The scheduled service commenced last October. Pat Byrne, CityJet’s Executive Chairman said: “In contrast to what we believed to be well-founded optimism when we launched this route... Read More
11 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD, Pat Buckley, East Cork has said that he is delighted to be appointed as a Sinn Féin spokesperson on Mental Health today. Speaking today Deputy Buckley said: “It has been a dream of mine to be able to give voice to mental health ever... Read More
11 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork today attended the launch of Cork County Council’s Farm Safety Booklet, ‘Sally and Jake Stay Safe on the Farm’ at Mallow Library. The book was launched by Padraig Higgins, who had tragically lost his son, James, on a farm accident in... Read More
11 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork has been selected as the location for a major international aviation conference next year following a competitive bid by Cork Airport. The announcement that the 2017 conference will be held in the South of Ireland was made at the Airports Council International (ACI) EUROPE Regional Airports... Read More
11 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Ireland South MEP, Deirdre Clune, has rejected claims made by US Presidential hopeful, Senator Bernie Sanders, that Norwegian Airlines International is merely a flag of convenience. She has compared the opposition to Norwegian Airlines flying between Cork and Shannon airports and the United States, to the... Read More
11 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Many leading managers and representatives from the food industry and higher education gathered in UCC to launch a new postgraduate qualification dedicated to the dairy industry on Monday, 9 May 2016. Dairy processing is a very significant pillar of the Irish economy. In 2013 export values for... Read More
11 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Public lecture by Colbert Kearney, UCC Professor Emeritus of English When: Today, 11 May 2016 at 6pm Where: Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Geology and Geography Building, Main UCC Campus Entry: Free to attend, the lecture is part of the university’s ‘Reconsidering the Rising’ series. Those familiar... Read More
11 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An extensive flower-planting programme is planned for Main Street, Carrigaline. Three tiered planters have been placed by the AIB and the Bridge, flower boxes are erected on the fencing of the Old Pottery site, many more boxes will be erected on the bridge which has been cleaned and... Read More
