BALLINCOLLIG: writers group host Coffee morning for Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

14 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Ballincollig Writing Group called ‘Litwrits’ are in the initial stages of releasing their second book in early November. The book will be called ‘Further Tales from the White Horse’ and proceeds from the sale will go to Muscular Dystrophy Ireland. There will be a coffee morning in... Read More

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13th September, 2017

FATAL ROAD ACCIDENT: Woman cyclist aged in 60s dies after Ringaskiddy Road tractor collision

13 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a tractor and a female cyclist on the N28 Cork-Ringaskiddy Road which occurred around 1pm. A cyclist in her 60s suffered serious injuries when she was involved in a collision with a tractor. The driver of the tractor was... Read More

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13th September, 2017

IRISH EDUCATION SYSTEM: needs “root and branch reform” – says Cork MEP

13 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ni Riada has called for root and branch reform of the Irish education system. The Ireland South MEP was speaking at an event she organised in the European Parliament entitled Quality Education For All. The conference heard contributions from MEPs and... Read More

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13th September, 2017

AVIATION: Europe’s Newest Aircraft Lands At Cork Airport – Boeing 737 Max 8

13 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Service direct Norwegian service from Cork to Boston Providence Norwegian is the first European airline to take delivery of new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft Irishman Jonathan Swift adorns the tail fin of new aircraft The new MAX 8 reduces the airline’s carbon and noise footprint Norwegian’s new... Read More

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13th September, 2017

POLITICS: Fianna Fáil welcomes publication of Review of Ireland’s Corporation Tax Code

13 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD (who is based in Carrigaline, Co Cork) has welcomed today’s publication of the Coffey Report ‘Review of Ireland’s Corporation Tax Code’ and has said that the impact of the proposed changes to our corporation tax system would have on corporation... Read More

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12th September, 2017

WIFI4EU: EU initiative to give free Wi-Fi to local communities

12 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed a vote in the European Parliament on EU proposals to provide 120 million euro in funding for public WIFI hotspots across our towns and villages. Clune is working with Irish officials to ensure that Ireland makes applications under the scheme for... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

12th September, 2017

TOURISM: Dutch tour organisers visit Cork

12 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A group of top-producing travel organisers is visiting Cork and Ireland this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland, Fáilte Ireland and leading Dutch tour operator Buro Scanbrit – a tour operator specialising in tours to Ireland, Britain and Scandinavia. Independent travel organisers – who book travel packages... Read More

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12th September, 2017

CORK: Wilton EuroMillions winner heads straight back to work after picking up €257,084 cheque

12 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It was a busy Tuesday for one lucky West Cork bachelor who dashed for a train back to the rebel county to clock in for a work shift after picking up his EuroMillions Match 5 Plus lucky star winnings for €257,084 from the National Lottery HQ It was... Read More

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8th September, 2017

IRISH NATIONAL ANTHEM: Children encouraged to learn words of Amhrán na bhFiann

8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald (Fianna Fail) has started one of the oldest traditions of his office: the Lord Mayoral visit to primary and secondary schools in the city. This year, the Lord Mayor will encourage the children of Cork to learn our national... Read More

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8th September, 2017

BREXIT: Fewer UK visitors will damage Cork pub industry

8 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The pub and pub culture are vital to Cork’s tourism product—but fewer visitors from the UK will hamper growth, says new report The experience of an authentic Irish pub, a live trad session and a taste of real Irish beer and whiskey are top of tourists’ ‘to-do’ lists... Read More

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8th September, 2017

SPORT: Julia White of Cork Senior Camogie Squad receives support from Christ King Girls Secondary School

8 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Christ King Girls Secondary School, South Douglas Road, have expressed their support for Julia White, Cork Senior Camogie Squad, ahead of the All Ireland Final on Sunday 10th September.

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8th September, 2017

HOUSING CRISIS: 2,973 children are now homeless in Ireland – according to Micheál Martin

8 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin (Cork South Central) has branded the Government’s “ongoing failure to make any progress” on tackling the housing crisis as “a national scandal”. His comments follow the recent deaths of four homeless people and confirmation that 2,973 of the country’s children are now homeless.... Read More

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