26 September 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley and Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey, today conveyed their congratulations to all the participants and winners in this year’s National Tidy Towns competition with a record breaking 870 towns and villages competing. Commenting on the Cork successes,... Read More
26 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Cork county has risen 5.3% to €150,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock... Read More
25 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Above: Mercedes-Benz main dealer Declan O’Hara and Dermot O’Hara of MSL Cork pictured at the launch of the new, S-Class, flagship model of the Mercedes-Benz range. Described by them as ‘the new face of luxury motoring in Ireland’, the new S-Class is said to be the technological forerunner... Read More
25 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Dundalk to Leeside on Monday night, with another large crowd expected at Turner’s Cross. Supporters are reminded that the game will kick-off at the earlier time of 7.20 pm, and are asked to purchase their tickets in advance and arrive early. City suffered a... Read More
24 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council appointed as lead authority for the Regional Climate Change Office. Following a rigorous evaluation process, Cork County Council, working with UCC and CIT, has been awarded the role of lead authority for the establishment and management of the Climate Change Office for the Atlantic Seaboard... Read More
23 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Lions Club will hold their annual Cycle Rally entitled ‘The Great Railway Cycle’ on Saturday September 30th. Registration at the Lions Youth Club from 9.00am – 10.00am. Cyclists will have a choice of two courses a 60k or a 100k. Cyclists will leave the Youth Centre... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Six Cork graduates are commencing a prestigious three-year programme in ESB this week. They form part of a cohort of 70 graduates from Irish third level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance. Pictured (attached, L to R) at their induction... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €1m in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in Cork. The funding will allow for the repair and improvement of small roads and laneways leading to local people’s homes and businesses that are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities. Locally based Minister for Foreign... Read More
21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Europe’s longest-running TV gameshow, Winning Streak returns to living rooms all over Ireland this Saturday evening (23rd September) at 8:15pm on RTÉ One. Show presenters Marty Whelan and Cork born Sinead Kennedy are back as Winning Streak celebrates its 29th series. Five players are ready to compete to win cash,... Read More
20 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has urged all primary schools to take part in the Blue Star education programme being run by European Movement Ireland. Senator Lombard said: “This is a great opportunity for school communities to learn more about Ireland’s place in Europe and how the EU has... Read More
20 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed proposals from Cork Chamber to improve commuter services at Little Island. The proposals include bike share stations on the island and at the nearby train station, a shuttle bus service from Little Island Train Station, a city bus service, and dedicated... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Councillor for Swords Duncan Smith and Cork City Local Area Representative* Peter Horgan have both called for an investigation into media reports as to how a Swords based ambulance was dispatched to Cork City. “As part of the local Community First Responders group in Swords, I am... Read More
