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2 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Social Democrats in Cork gathered to choose their general election candidates for Cork North Central, Cork South Central and Cork North West at the Selection Convention in the Imperial Hotel on Thursday, November 30th. The Social Democrats now have candidates running in 16 constituencies with more to...
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1 December 2017 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Only 19 of 86 payments farmers have received funds – says TD Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that the failure of the Department of Agriculture to pay our payments under the Tillage Compensation Scheme is having a serious impact on West Cork farmers. Deputy...
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1 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Clonakilty, Whiddy Island, Carrigtwohill, Ballymacoda/Ladysbridge & Mitchelstown head for IPB Pride of Place Awards 2017. What is price of place? IPB Pride of Place is an all-island (North and South) competition that acknowledges the work that communities are doing all over the island of Ireland. Where does the...
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1 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Grants for additional home security must be made available to those living alone in rural Ireland – says West Cork TD Cork South-West TD Michael Collins, wants more action from government to prevent the deviating effect of crime in rural Ireland. ‘I know too well the fear and...
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1 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has won the Charles Thomson Award, an annual award which recognises the work of Local Authorities in promoting water safety. The Award is presented by Irish Water Safety (IWS) within the Republic of Ireland and the Royal Life Saving Society (Northern Ireland and Ireland branches)....
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30 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new, purpose built, state-of-the-art SuperValu was officially opened today (Thursday) at Harbour View in Bantry. The cutting of the ribbon to mark the new store opening was performed by 6 members of staff that together have 230 years service at O’Keeffe’s SuperValu in Bantry. Celebrity Chef Martin...
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30 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley hosted a Coffee Morning today in County Hall which raised over €1,500 in aid of Marymount Hospice. Speaking at the Coffee Morning, Mayor Hurley paid particular thanks to all who had joined him, “As Mayor, I am honoured to...
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30 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Former Cork football captain Philip Clifford officially opened Lidl’s brand new store in Bantry today, which saw the creation of 20 new jobs in the locality. The new store boasts a state of the art architectural design and spacious store layout, meaning Lidl can offer customers a greater...
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30 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Homeless families must not be broken apart West Cork Independent TD Michael Collins wants the government to ensure that families facing or currently homeless are not split up as they try to access suitable emergency accommodation. Speaking in the Dáil, Deputy Collins, during the debate concerning the Housing...
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30 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Government must stop treating those living and working in rural Ireland as second-class citizens – says TD Deputy Michael Collins has called on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross to remember that his Road Traffic (Amendment) 2017 bill will cause further economic and social problems...
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30 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Month award scheme which leads to the Cork Person of the Year selection will mark its 25th anniversary in January. Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald and the City Council elected members will host a civic reception at City Hall to mark...
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29 Decemeber 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clonakilty based Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has today confirmed that negotiations with the preferred contractor for the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme are progressing well, and he said he hopes the contractor will be formally appointed in the coming...
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