Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme progresses with appointment of contractor imminent

14 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork South West, Jim Daly, has said that the appointment of a contractor for the River Ilen Skibbereen Flood Relief Scheme is to be announced in the coming week. “The imminent announcement of a contractor marks great progress for the Skibbereen Flood Relief... Read More

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14th May, 2016

Bantry House artefacts to be restored by German University

14 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bantry House are have announced a partnership with a German conservation university. The Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste (www.abk-Stuttgart.de) is the oldest university in Germany to offer exceptional high and academic training in the field of conservation of artefacts. The Academy offers four specialised consecutive BA/MA courses 1.... Read More

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13th May, 2016

Ballygowan & Energise Sport unveiled as New Official “Hydration Partners” of Cork GAA

13 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballygowan and Energise Sport, part of Britvic Ireland, were today unveiled as the official hydration partners of Cork GAA. Under the new partnership, Ballygowan and Energise Sport will support Cork hurling and football across all their adult and minor teams. Commenting on the sponsorship agreement, Gearóid Ó Laighin,... Read More

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13th May, 2016

Amazon celebrates 10 years in Cork

13 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Amazon has marked its 10th year in Cork this week with a series of community initiatives and special events for the team, including a birthday party on site for all employees. Amazon first opened its Customer Service Centre in Cork in 2006 with just 76 employees. Ten years... Read More

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13th May, 2016

German journalists fly in on new Aer Lingus Düsseldorf-Cork flight

13 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A group of top travel and lifestyle journalists from Germany has been visiting Cork this week, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. Representing various newspapers and a women’s magazine, with a combined readership of more than 730,000 Germans, the journalists flew to Cork Airport on the... Read More

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13th May, 2016

Cork hotelier joins Tourism Ireland for US sales mission

13 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ten tourism companies from Ireland, including Inchydoney island Lodge & Spa, headed stateside recently, to join Tourism Ireland in Arizona. First stop was a ‘Jump into Ireland’ event in Phoenix, where the participating Irish companies had the opportunity to meet, and do business with, some 50 top-producing... Read More

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13th May, 2016

Irish Water to invest a further €3.2 Million in water infrastructure in Cork

13 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water has announced details of a €3.2 million investment to upgrade 17km of water mains in Co. Cork. The project will involve the replacement of old water mains that are prone to leakage, regular bursts and interruptions to supply throughout the county. It will result in... Read More

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13th May, 2016

Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town returns to Douglas in 2016

13 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has announced the return of its Enterprise Town initiative to Douglas, Co. Cork on Friday the 20th of May from 4pm to 8pm and on Saturday the 21st of May from 11am – 2:30pm. Taking place in Nemo Rangers GAA Grounds, Co. Cork the event... Read More

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13th May, 2016

Network Cork 2016 Women in Business Awards

13 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Network Cork 2016 Women in Business Awards took place today with a packed and excited audience in The Imperial Hotel in Cork. Over 130 business women attended this highly renowned event that celebrates the success, positivity and support that Cork women in business are well-known for. Ahead... Read More

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12th May, 2016

Brief: University College Cork maeks 35th anniversary of Executive MBA programme

12 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie

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12th May, 2016

CityJet cancel Cork to London City route due to low demand

12 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie CityJet today announced that it is to discontinue its service from Cork to London City Airport with effect from 26th June. The scheduled service commenced last October. Pat Byrne, CityJet’s Executive Chairman said: “In contrast to what we believed to be well-founded optimism when we launched this route... Read More

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11th May, 2016

I will be a voice for those who cannot speak out – Pat Buckley TD

11 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD, Pat Buckley, East Cork has said that he is delighted to be appointed as a Sinn Féin spokesperson on Mental Health today. Speaking today Deputy Buckley said: “It has been a dream of mine to be able to give voice to mental health ever... Read More

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