top of page 5 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is a whiff of an election in the air, various personages throughout Cork are attaching themselves to issues, and yesterday one of Ireland’s best known brands delivered an issue that everyone cares about on a silver platter. The issue? Money. Bank of Ireland... Read More
top of page 5 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 4 Days, 71 speakers… 1 inspirational location Ireland’s first ever National Digital Week has kicked off in Skibbereen, and runs until Saturday. Estimated to be worth in excess of €2 million to the local economy, the event is attracting people from all over Ireland, who... Read More
top of page 5 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork County Cllr – Frank O’Flynn – who is Chairman of the Cork County Joint Policing Authority addressed the Cork County public meeting of the JPC in County Hall recently on the theme of Community Policing in County Cork. Cllr. O’Flynn’s stated that... Read More
top of page 4 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Three tourism businesses located along Ireland’s “Wild Atlantic Way” (the driving route which starts/ends in Kinsale, Cork) were deemed winners at the World Responsible Tourism Awards held at the World Travel Market, London earlier today. Loop Head Tourism, Clare collected the gold award for... Read More
top of page 3 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie H.E. Jose Maria Roderiguez-Coso, the Spanish Ambassador to Ireland, laid a wreath at the plaque on Fort Hill, Kinsale, remembering the Battle of Kinsale in 1601. During the famous siege and Battle of Kinsale, 3,500 Spanish troops arrived in Ireland to support the rebellion of... Read More
top of page 1 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sandra Forde, Ray O’Leary, manager, and Vivian O’Callaghan, owner, pictured at the official launch of Tile Havens new 8,500 square foot flagship store in Little Island, Co. Cork on Thursday 29th October. Since January of this year, the Irish owned, family run company has... Read More
top of page 30 October 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland invites top travel vloggers to check out West Cork, as part of a series of online films showcasing Ireland Popular travel vloggers (or video bloggers) the Vagabrothers have released a brand new online film – this time called “Kayaking Ireland’s Wild Coast”.... Read More
top of page 30 October 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Mayor Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin recently launched a new website www.Clonakilty.Club on which he encourages all local voluntary organisations, charities, schools, etc. to register their contact details. The website is a joint venture with Matthew Harte, web designer-programmer from Shannonvale. The Mayor said: “This... Read More
top of page 30 October 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Five popular Cork pubs have secured listings in the 2016 Michelin ‘Eating Out In Pubs’ Guide just published. They are Mary Ann’s (Castletownshend), Poacher’s Inn (Bandon), Deasy’s (Clonakilty), Cronin’s (Crosshaven) and Toddies at The Bulman (Kinsale). Toddies at The Bulman has also secured an... Read More
top of page 30 October 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada – from the Muskerry Gaeltacht on the Cork/Kerry border – has said society must do more to increase women’s representation in government. Speaking after a meeting of the Countess Markievicz Circle of Women for Election in Brussels, Ms Ní... Read More
top of page 30 October 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The last two times I was in the Bulman pub in Summercove, Kinsale (down the hill from Charles Fort) I was starving, and asked for crisps, only to be told they don’t sell them, but I could have nuts instead. But that’s no surprise... Read More
top of page 29 October 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A successful weekend was had at the Rally in the Lee Valley last weekend. Hosts, Muskerry Macra, organised a fantastic weekend of entertainment, competitions and the annual young farmers conference alongside sponsors Coopsuperstores.ie. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister Simon Coveney announced a top... Read More
