top of page 8 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There are not enough women entering into Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields. In 2014 just 17% of entrants to third level courses in ICT were female, a figure that has been consistent since 2004[1]. Similarly only 24% of Engineering entrants are female. The... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015By Bryan T. Smythbryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber’s Annual Dinner has sold out quickly as expected. It will take place on Friday 5th February 2016 and promises to be another great success with companies from across the business community descending on City Hall. The black tie event takes place in the Concert... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015, 10.30am By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A man in his sixties who had be reported missing overnight in Sprat Hill near Bantry, Co Cork, has been located safe and well. The Shannon based Coast Guard Helicopter, Rescue 115, and local Coast Guard units assisted Bantry Gardaí with a search operation... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), has announced a significant contract win with award-winning Turkish Airlines, to train its cadet pilots from AFTA’s base in Cork Airport. The Cadet Pilot Training agreement with Turkish Airlines, represents the first for an Irish company,... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie National Dairy Council Indoor Soccer Champions – Macra Berrings Macra, women’s team were the big winners at Macra’s NDC Indoor Soccer All-Ireland final last weekend. They beat Knockraha Macra, from Seandun Co Cork with that team taking second place. Redcross Macra, Wicklow took home... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Researchers at Tyndall National Institute in Cork have been working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop transistors that can withstand high doses of radiation in space. “Radiation-hard” transistors make it easier for space missions to avoid electronic system failures caused by radiation, so... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A meeting of the National Coordination Group to discuss the on-going severe weather was convened in the (NECC) National Emergency Coordination Centre yesterday (7th December 2015) to review the response to date, to assess the impact of the storms on infrastructure and communities and to... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Minister Spins While Patients Wait”, “Targets to be hit by June missed again in November” That is the summary from Cork TD Billy Kelleher, he is not happy with the Government Waiting list targets to be achieved by the end of June have again... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Yesterday marked the launch of EIL Explore, a programme organised and funded by EIL Intercultural Learning that provides over 30 awards to Irish residents interested in volunteering, cultural immersion, or language education abroad. The launch took place... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you have been flooded you may be able to get financial help from the Department of Social Protection’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. The means-tested scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households who are not able to meet costs for essential needs immediately following flooding. The... Read More
top of page 8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The River Lee Winter Whiskey Club celebrated its inaugural session with a special masterclass recently entitled ‘Women & Whiskey’ led by female distiller Karen Cotter. Gathered with Cotter was a largely female audience who experienced a tasting flight of Ireland’s finest whiskeys on the night,... Read More
top of page 7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Tuesday December 8, 10am – 2pm Dynamic business ideas and budding entrepreneurial acumen will be on show in Merchant’s Quay on Tuesday, December 8, when Cork city students showcase their mini-companies as part of a specially organised Christmas Trade Fair. Initiated by the Local Enterprise... Read More
