Sports Bodies should be incentivised not penalised on Gender Quotas – O’Keeffe

12 December 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has cautiously welcomed the announcement by Minister for Sport, Patrick O’Donovan that he would like to see a greater number of women serving on the boards of national sports organisations but feels that discussions at an Oireachtas Committee are required. “I... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

12th December, 2016

Flood relief investment will transform Cork City

12 December 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central TD, Micheál Martin has said that the proposed flood relief works that will go on public display over the next few days will come as a major relief to thousands of Cork householders and business owners who, since 2009, have been fearful of another... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th December, 2016

Cork City Lapps Quay ‘Clarion Hotel’ rebrands as ‘Clayton Hotel’

7 December 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Following the acquisition of the Clarion Hotel Cork City by Dalata Hotel Group PLC early this year, the official rebrand to Clayton Hotel Cork City was announced today as well as a €2 million investment at the 4 star hotel. Located on Lapps Quay in the heart of... Read More

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5th December, 2016

Cork Institute of Technology hosts ‘IrelandSkills Competition’

5 December 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology is set to host the IrelandSkills National Competition this week from 6th – 8th December 2016. The 2017 competition, which will take place from December 6th – 8th 2016, will have competitions in eight skills. A number of this year’s winners will have... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

4th December, 2016

By-laws could kill Farmers’ markets

4 December 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called on Cork County Council to re-think bye-laws being introduced by that it says will make life more difficult for farmers’ markets. Under the new by-laws, sites where trading is allowed are being restricted, which will reduce the number of stalls... Read More

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3rd December, 2016

When will flights from Cork Airport to Boston USA begin?

3 December 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is celebrating today following the long-awaited announcement overnight that the US Department of Transportation has granted a licence to Norwegian Air International to operate the first direct transatlantic flights between Cork and the United States. Norwegian plans to launch with a new Cork-Boston service and is... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd December, 2016

€150,000 investment fund allocated as Local Enterprise Offices announce Cork’s Best Young Entrepreneurs

02 December 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s ‘Best Young Entrepreneurs’ were named at an awards ceremony hosted by Cork’s three Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) on Thursday, December 1st in County Hall, Cork. The winners were chosen from 45 finalists, shortlisted from almost 190 applicants in the competition which was launched this autumn by... Read More

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1st December, 2016

Little Island firm – Rossmore Civils – gets a ‘like’ from Facebook

1 December 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When Little Island-based civil engineering contractor, Rossmore Civils was contracted to carry out site development and access road works at Facebook’s new data centre at Clonee, they put their latest Komatsu machines to the task. Recently, the company invested in its 30-strong fleet of Komatsu units with the... Read More

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30th November, 2016

Cork Politicians quarrel over Fidel Castro book of condolences

30 November 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Workers’ Party to open Book of Condolences for Fidel Castro in Cork Cllr. Ted Tynan expresses disappointed that Cork’s Lord Mayor did not do so The Workers’ Party in Cork has announced that it is to open a Book of Condolences in Cork City Centre on Friday and... Read More

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30th November, 2016

VIDEO: ‘Fermoy Credit Union’ changes name to ‘Synergy Credit Union’

30 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On December 1st, Fermoy Credit Union will officially change its name to Synergy Credit Union, the new name chosen by members to reflect the north Cork credit union’s momentum and to help it achieve its vision for the future. The name change is part of a comprehensive... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

28th November, 2016

Allsop’s Final Auction of 2016 Features 13 Cork Properties

28 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Allsop are bringing over 240 properties to the market for their final auction of 2016, an Online Auction to be held on Tuesday 13th December. The catalogue, which features 13 Cork properties, totals more than €37m on reserve. All of the properties can be viewed here. Jonathan... Read More

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27th November, 2016

Cork lecture to focus on Japanese Knotweed

27 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Engineers Ireland Cork Region Event – Winter Lecture Series: Invasive Alien Plant Species and Engineering Projects When: Tuesday, 29th November 2016 at 7.00pm Where: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork Dr Vincent O’Malley, Head of Environmental Policy and Compliance at Transport Infrastructure Ireland will talk about Invasive Alien... Read More

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