Animal Farm – the Play – to be performed at Cork Institute of Technology School of Music

29 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Written by George Orwell, and adapted by Peter Hall, ‘Animal Farm’ will be performed at CIT Cork School of Music’s Stack Theatre on 7th, 8th & 9th of April 2016, at 8pm. “All Animals are equal… but some are more equal than others” Farmer Jones ruled Manor... Read More

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29th March, 2016

Serious RTC at Dunkettle Roundabout on N25 near Cork City

29 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A multi vehicle collision – involving up to 14 vehicles – has taken place on the Midleton to Cork City road (N25 inbound). It happened shortly before 3pm. The collision is located approximately 600m on the City side of the Cobh interchange. Emergency services are at the scene.... Read More

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29th March, 2016

RNLI Cork participates in 1916 commemorations

29 March 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork RNLI stations take part in Easter 1916 centenary commemoration – charity’s role in maritime life-saving work recognised RNLI representatives from Cork lifeboat stations took part in the Easter Sunday 1916 centenary commemoration which saw over seven hundred members of the Irish emergency services taking part in a... Read More

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25th March, 2016

New Free Programme Set to Transform Cork Jobseekers Careers in 2016

25 March 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Innovation Academy, UCD Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Commencing 31st March 2016 Barry O’Driscoll, Cork GAA and Nemo Rangers footballer with the help of Martin Corkery, Enterprise Ireland; Joan Walsh, President of Network Cork and Siobhan Finn, Cork Innovates, showed their support in launching an exciting... Read More

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24th March, 2016

Philanthropy Ireland and Cork Foundation discuss benefits of corporate giving

24 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Is corporate giving good for business? Research and feedback from companies engaged in giving to good causes suggests the answer to this question is a resounding yes! But why is it good? How can greater participation in corporate giving be encouraged? What are the challenges in developing a... Read More

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24th March, 2016

Iberia Express and Spanish Tourist Board celebrate launch of new Cork-Madrid flight

24 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Iberia Express, in association with the Spanish Tourist Board, celebrated the imminent launch of its new Cork – Madrid route with a special event at the Imperial Hotel, Cork for local travel agents. The route from Cork Airport is just one of 11 Spanish routes this summer... Read More

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24th March, 2016

Bishop John Buckley to commemorate 1916 Rising

24 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie To mark the 1916 Rising, a special Mass for Peace and Reconciliation will be celebrated by Bishop John Buckley, Bishop of Cork & Ross, in Holy Trinity Church, Father Mathew Street, Cork, at 12:30pm on Sunday 3 April. Making the announcement Bishop Buckley said, “Holy Trinity Church... Read More

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23rd March, 2016

“Top of the Crops” – Cork stylist named ‘Irish Hairdresser of the Year’ 2016 at The Irish Hairdressing Championships

23 March 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork stylist, Aaron Healy from Wayne Lloyd Hair has been crowned ‘Irish Hairdresser of the Year’ following the coveted Irish Hairdressing Championships 2016, coined the Oscars of Irish Hairdressing. Hundreds of hairdressers from across Ireland battled it out, creating an array of different looks at the Awards held... Read More

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23rd March, 2016

Cork Radio Station to air “News from 1916” radio drama

23 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tune in to Cork’s 93.1 LifeFM from Easter Sunday 27th March and go back 100 years to Easter 1916 and join us as the events of The Rising and of that fateful week unfold, performed as a modern day newscast. Each day during Easter week until the 4th... Read More

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22nd March, 2016

Cork firm ‘Springboard PR & Marketing’ announce new staff appointment

22 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Maria Tracey has joined Springboard PR & Marketing as its new Account Executive, following a number of recent client wins at the company. With more than ten years’ experience as a journalist, Maria will focus on content creation and digital marketing for the agency. Speaking about her... Read More

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22nd March, 2016

Cork woman launches Seanad Campaign in UCC

22 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Laura Harmon will hold the Cork launch of her Seanad campaign today. Laura Harmon is the former president of the Union of Students in Ireland and led a campaign in 2015 which registered 30,000 new voters ahead of the marriage referendum. Date: Tuesday, 22nd March 2016 Time:... Read More

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21st March, 2016

Plight of west Cork’s variable rate mortgage holders will not be forgotten by FF – Murphy O’Mahony

21 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South-West Fianna Fáil TD Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said the party is not forgetting the plight of standard variable rate mortgage holders trapped on high interest rates and stuck in a vicious cycle because of negative equity and inaction from banks. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony said: “Many... Read More

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