Captain America, Wonderwoman and Spiderman welcome County Council sponsorship

9 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s been announced that Cork County Council will be lead sponsor of the Cork Summer Show 2016. Cork Summer Show takes place on 18 and 19 June 2016 in the Showgrounds at Curraheen and promises great day out for all.

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9th June, 2016

Labour appoints formed Cork TD Ciaran Lynch as party ‘spokesperson on Affordable Housing and the Retail Sector’

9 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ciaran Lynch has been appointed by the Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin as spokesperson on Affordable Housing and the Retail Sector. Mr Lynch was first elected in 2004 to Cork City Council and elected to Dáil Eireann in 2007 and again in 2011. Mr Lynch previously served as... Read More

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8th June, 2016

Cork Senator Jerry Buttimer becomes ‘Leader of the Seanad’

8 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has announced the appointment of Senator Jerry Buttimer as Leader of the Seanad. The Taoiseach said: “I am pleased to appoint Senator Jerry Buttimer as Leader of the new Seanad which meets for the first time today. Jerry has gained considerable parliamentary... Read More

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7th June, 2016

Cork Airport reports increasing passenger stats for 2016

7 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Passenger numbers at Cork Airport are continuing on an upward trend with latest statistics released by management showing further growth of 9.6% in May compared with the same month last year. Passenger Numbers Up 9.6% in May Passenger Numbers Up 8.4% Year to Date All Markets Up (Northern... Read More

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7th June, 2016

Litter Pickers provide helping hand thanks to Ballincollig Business Association

7 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ballincollig Business Association has invested in 30 litter pickers, which have been given out to local businesses free of charge. The initiative, in partnership with Ballincollig Tidy Towns, is aimed at encouraging local businesses take time each day to ensure the environment around their premises is litter-free.... Read More

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5th June, 2016

Cork crews celebrate as results come in for Ocean to City

5 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With recording breaking numbers and record breaking sunshine, this year’s Ocean to City race opened Cork Harbour Festival 2016 in spectacular style! @oceantocity full course novice crew winners! Great trophy @NaomhogaChorcai @troublebrewing pic.twitter.com/IpeVipSVpX — BeerGeek (@RonanRussell) June 5, 2016 Over 600 participants and 200 teams took part in... Read More

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3rd June, 2016

SOCCER: Match preview – Cork City FC v Dundalk

3 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Cork City FC v Dundalk When: Tonight 3 June 2016 at 8pm Where: Turner’s Cross, Cork It’s a top of the table clash at Turner’s Cross tonight, as Cork City entertain Dundalk in the final game for both sides before the mid-season break. Following their impressive... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Summer is here! Beach Lifeguard patrols begin in Cork

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie While water safety is ultimately a matter for each individual it is reassuring to know that the Cork County Beach Lifeguard Service will come into effect this Saturday, 4th June for the 2016 Season. The Beach lifeguards will be on patrol at:- The Warren, Inchydoney, Owenahincha, Tragumna,... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Noreen Murphy is Cork Person of the Month

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When Noreen Murphy lost her husband Donal to suicide in 2007, there was no service to help her in her locality. So Noreen established Lisheens House West Cork Suicide Prevention Service so that others would never again be in that position. To mark her charity she has... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Cork Summer show programme hottingup to be best in years

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Munster Agricultural Society (MAS) this week announced a number of exciting new additions to the 2016 Cork Summer Show programme of events. Cork singer/songwriter John Spillane was added to this year’s music and entertainment bill and will perform alongside The Frank & Walters and Lord of... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Cork TD condemns “bogus self-employment” and the ill-treatment of workers

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Speaking during a Dáil debate this evening on a Labour Party motion regarding the right of workers, Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire condemned the practice of bogus self-employment and the ill treatment of workers. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said; “This has been for a long time a... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Mount Mercy College, Model Farm Road, Cork receives Trócaire School Award for long-term support

2 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mountains of Mercy on Model Farm Road Mount Mercy College on the Model Farm Road recently received a Trócaire School Award in recognition of the outstanding support they have provided to the organisation’s work with communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Since 1995, the... Read More

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