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8th December, 2015

Cork’s Tyndall Institute helps European Space Agency develop radiation-resistant transistors for mission to Jupiter

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Researchers at Tyndall National Institute in Cork have been working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop transistors that can withstand high doses of radiation in space. “Radiation-hard” transistors make it easier for space missions to avoid electronic system failures caused by radiation, so they can function... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS
8th December, 2015

Fianna Fail Health spokesman (Cork TD Billy Kelleher) says waiting lists not being tackled by Government

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Minister Spins While Patients Wait”, “Targets to be hit by June missed again in November” That is the summary from Cork TD Billy Kelleher, he is not happy with the Government Waiting list targets to be achieved by the end of June have again been missed says... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS
8th December, 2015

Web Summit co-founder Daire Hickey encourages Cork people to volunteer abroad

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Yesterday marked the launch of EIL Explore, a programme organised and funded by EIL Intercultural Learning that provides over 30 awards to Irish residents interested in volunteering, cultural immersion, or language education abroad. The launch took place at the Cork... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS
8th December, 2015

Cork Flood victims can apply for Social Welfare Humanitarian Assistance scheme

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you have been flooded you may be able to get financial help from the Department of Social Protection’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. The means-tested scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households who are not able to meet costs for essential needs immediately following flooding. The scheme aims to... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS
8th December, 2015

Women and Whiskey – River Lee Winter Whiskey Club hold inaugural session

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The River Lee Winter Whiskey Club celebrated its inaugural session with a special masterclass recently entitled ‘Women & Whiskey’ led by female distiller Karen Cotter. Gathered with Cotter was a largely female audience who experienced a tasting flight of Ireland’s finest whiskeys on the night, including Redbreast 12... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
7th December, 2015

Cork Schools organise Christmas Trade Fair in Merchant’s Quay

7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Tuesday December 8, 10am – 2pm Dynamic business ideas and budding entrepreneurial acumen will be on show in Merchant’s Quay on Tuesday, December 8, when Cork city students showcase their mini-companies as part of a specially organised Christmas Trade Fair. Initiated by the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City,... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS
7th December, 2015

Corkman Eddie Hobbs is President of a Political Party called Renua, and he wants to debate new ways of Taxation

7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie RENUA Ireland is one of the newer political parties. Party President, and Corkman, Eddie Hobbs has today welcomed the beginning of a mature debate on new ways of taxation. Speaking at a RENUA Ireland symposium on Flat Taxation Mr Hobbs said fundamental taxation reform was an issue we... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS
7th December, 2015

Cork Based party spokeswoman on Childcare says Amendment Bill does not go far enough

7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD and Children’s Spokesperson Sandra McLellan (East Cork) has given the Childcare Amendment Bill a qualified welcome, saying that while “it is a step in the right direction, it is not without its flaws.” Speaking on the passing of the Childcare Amendment Bill in the Dáil... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
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