‘Active Leisure’ host Family Fun Day in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: Ballincollig Rugby Club When: 2 – 5pm, Sunday, April 24th Active Leisure will host a Family Fun Day from 2 to 5pm on Sunday, April 24th in Ballincollig Rugby Club, in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Activities on the day will include bungee trampolines, train... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Montenotte Hotel invests in €5m upgrade

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A multi-million euro redevelopment is currently underway at The Montenotte Hotel in the hills above Cork City. The €5 million investment by hotel owner, Frankie Whelehan of Choice Hotels Group, will see the addition of several new and exciting features including a stunning new panoramic bar and... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Cork TD Micheál Martin makes speech in Dail on Brexit

21 April 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What are Cork’s TD’s doing ‘up in the Dail’ this week? Micheál Martin wears many hats. Here at TheCork.ie we love all things Cork so we refer to him as “Cork South Central TD Micheál Martin” but elsewhere he is “Fianna Fail Leader Micheál Martin”. Whatever prefix he... Read More

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20th April, 2016

Jonathan O’Brien TD calls for new approach to drugs problem

20 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking during a Dáil debate on health today, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Drugs, Deputy Jonathan O’Brien problems to be dealt with as a health problem rather than a criminal justice one. The Cork North Central TD said; “We have an ever-increasing number of people losing their lives through... Read More

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20th April, 2016

CORE to be launched in Cork City Hall

20 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new partnership to drive progress for Cork’s city centre will be formally launched at City Hall, Cork on Thursday 21 April 2016. Spearheaded by Cork City Council and local stakeholders including Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, An Garda Siochána, Bus Éireann and representatives from hospitality and... Read More

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20th April, 2016

New date for Ballincollig Vintage Club Gougane Barra Run

20 April 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ballincollig & District Vintage and Classic Car Club ‘s Gougane Barra Run and Memorial Service will now take place on Sunday the 22nd of May, following the postponement of last Sunday’s Run due to the inclement weather. The timetable & route will remain as planned: Starting at Applegreen... Read More

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19th April, 2016

Witness appeal for Robbery in Glanmire

19 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a robbery that occurred at a service station in Brooklodge, Glanmire, County Cork yesterday evening, Monday 18th April 2016 at approximately 7.15pm. A lone male arrived at the scene driving a wine coloured Fiat Punto, partial registration 98D. He then entered the premises, in... Read More

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19th April, 2016

Turnaround times for unoccupied housing units must be improved – Murphy O’Mahony

19 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West, Deputy Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has today called for councils to speed up the turnaround times for social housing units, following a report showing that showed the turnaround time in Cork County is 66 weeks – the highest in the state.... Read More

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19th April, 2016

New government must preserve Cork Oil Refinery – says Irish Government MEP

19 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Brexit or a UK exit from the EU could leave Ireland extremely vulnerable in terms of our transportation fuel supply, according to Seán Kelly MEP (Ireland South). Mr Kelly has said that the new government must recognise the vital importance of indigenous petrol and diesel production... Read More

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19th April, 2016

Cork Institute of Technology selected as lead pilot in the National Student Engagement Programme

19 April 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Chief Executive of the HEA, Tom Boland, has recognized Cork Institute of Technology’s expertise in the field of Student Engagement by selecting CIT as a lead pilot institute in the National Student Engagement Programme. “The student engagement initiatives at CIT have had a tangible impact,” says Mr Boland,... Read More

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19th April, 2016

Oral Hearing begins in Carrigaline over Indaver’s proposal for Ringaskiddy Incinerator

19 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Oral Hearing into Indaver’s proposal to develop a €160 million Resource Recovery Centre in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, is due to begin at 10.30am today at the Carrigaline Court Hotel. Protestors against the incinerator will voice their concerns outside beforehand, and many will also speak at the hearing... Read More

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19th April, 2016

4FM DJ to speak in Frankfield Cork about mental health

19 April 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 4FM DJ Gareth O’Callaghan – who previously appeared on 2FM – will speak this Friday in Cork. Gareth has been invited to speak in the Church of the Incarnation (RC), Frankfield, Cork at 8pm on Friday, April 22nd. He is a very well-known mental health advocate and... Read More

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