top of page 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... Read More
top of page 19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland employs virtual reality tshowcase key destinations and activities Fáilte Ireland today announced that virtual reality (VR) experiences along the Wild Atlantic Way can now be accessed publicly via apps or on desktops. The tourism authority also unveiled its new 360° views of... Read More
top of page 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... Read More
top of page 16 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has been appointed as Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs, by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD. Speaking after the appointment Deputy Daly said: “I am honoured to have been appointed Chair of... Read More
top of page 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... Read More
top of page 13 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A group of classic car enthusiasts from France has been enjoying a week-long touring holiday around Ireland. They’ve been travelling from east to west and back again, incorporating some of our tourism ‘hotspots’. Supported by Tourism Ireland and Irish Ferries, the annual ‘Celtic Classic... Read More
top of page 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... Read More
top of page 9 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When/Where: Monday 18th July – Saturday 23rd July, Bantry, West Cork Children, from tots to teens, are the focus for a number of events this July, as part of the 2016 West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry, West Cork. There will be readings and workshops,... Read More
top of page 9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie All are invited to witness the installation of the new Mayor of Clonakilty this Thursday evening (9th) at 8pm at Asna Square. The ceremony will be similar to last year’s one at the same location. Anthony McDermott will receive the Mayoral Chain and Robe from... Read More
top of page 9 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has called on the Agriculture Minister (Cork TD Michael Creed of Fine Gael) to intervene to speed up the TAMS application process. Since the introduction of the scheme last year, more than 5,000 applications have... Read More
top of page 9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the U-turn in Fisheries Penalty Points, resulting in penalties only being applicable after a court has dealt with a case. A Member of the European Committee on Fisheries, Ní Riada said, “The last penalty point system was... Read More
top of page 9 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI rescued two fishermen from a sinking vessel in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 9 June). The volunteer crew was requested to launch their all-weather lifeboat at 4.45am to go to the assistance of a fishing vessel which was reported sinking... Read More
