21 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has said today (Tuesday) that the issue of transatlantic flights from Cork Airport should be raised with Vice-President Biden, during his visit to Ireland this week. “Norwegian Airlines’ proposed route from Cork Airport would be a very important boost to Cork... Read More
19 June 2016, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The National Finals of the Creative Challenge competition took place this afternoon at the Cork Summer Show. Hosted by Seandun Macra, the competition had eight teams taking part with clubs from Knockraha, Terelton, Ballinscarthy, Ballylanders, Awbeg, Freemount, Clonakilty and Mountmellick. With four people on each team,... Read More
19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Despite mixed weather conditions Munster Agricultural Society’s Cork Summer Show 2016 was an epic event, drawing thousands of show goers from all over the country. With national agricultural competitions including cattle, sheep, goats and horse breeding, as well as the All Ireland Cook Off 2016 (Craft Butchers... Read More
18 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “There is no evidence that increased payouts on claims is the reason behind the spiraling cost of motor insurance”, that’s according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath (Carrigaline, Cork Southj Central), who has repeated his party’s call for a Task Force to be established to... Read More
18 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of County Cork last night hosted an event “jam packed with live music, bbq and refreshing summer drinks” in the slightly unexpected venue of County Hall. The quirkey ‘Hooley in The Hall’ was a casual event space with a fun ‘country’ theme for a very memorable... Read More
17 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Volvo Cork Week When: 10th – 15th July 2016 Where: Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland. Volvo Cork Week 2016 takes place from July 10th to 15th and primarily attracts sailors for the quality of it’s racing. Held on a biennial... Read More
16 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Seven Irish food companies have been chosen to participate on the Bord Bia and Compass Group Ireland ‘Food Heroes’ programme that seeks to help small and medium-sized companies develop their foodservice business. Local man Peter O’ Sullivan from Ballincollig’s O’Keeffe’s Bakery is among the lucky seven. The “Food... Read More
15 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 150 staff are balloting for industrial action in a dispute over plans to amalgamate Cork city and County library services. Their union IMPACT says the proposals would see services in the two areas managed by one local authority, threatening the specialised services currently provided to users in urban... Read More
14 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Seabrook Technology Group are to sponsoring an annual Father – Son Open Championship at Douglas Golf Course for the sixth year running. The tournament will take place at 2.30pm on Fathers’ Day, Sunday June 19th. The event involves father and son teams competing in 18 holes and 48... Read More
13 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 June 2016, 9.00am to 7.00pm each day Where: Curraheen Showgrounds, Cork What: The 2016 Cork Summer Show Who: The Munster Agricultural Society Every summer for the past 200 years the Munster Agricultural Society has put on a very special show in... Read More
13 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney (Cork T.D)., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, today (13 June, 2016) announced funding of €16.409m over the coming three years to 70 national community and voluntary organisations. The funding is under a new round of the Scheme to Support National Organisations in the... Read More
9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Macra na Feirme Seandun region AGM was held on Wednesday the 8th of June in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. As well as the election of the new officers for the Seandun region 2016-2017, various awards were presented on the night. After what was a hugely successful year... Read More