31st August 2014, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism and Community interests in County Cork have expressed concern at earlier school commencement dates: where schools “seem” to to be starting back after the Summer break earlier every year. By law: a primary school must be open for tuition for at least 183 days per... Read More
28th August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The market for Gluten Free products is growing. An estimated 45,000Irish people are now coeliac: meaning they must avoid wheat in the diet. Symptoms of gluten intolerance include fatigue, and weight loss. To cater for the increasing market many companies have been introducing gluten-free foods. Today in... Read More
28th August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie News that Minister for Food Simon Coveney is backing a National Food Centre for Cork City has been welcomed by businesses on the Grand Parade. The former Capitol Cineplex cinema has a strategic location on the Grand Parade, facing towards Washington Street, but it’s been vacant since... Read More
28th August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The program for this years Adult Education and Training Exhibition has been launched. It will take place on Wednesday and Thursday of next week. (3rd and 4th September 2014) It’s backed by the Cork Education and Training Board and is supported by Cork City Council. Deputy Lord... Read More
27th August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A senior figure in a US multinational says Cork has been a “dream location” for the company, and it plans on expending in the future. The internet security giant McAfee came to Cork in 2004 and has offices at CityGate, Mahon employing 350 people. The company is... Read More
24th August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s the final day of the Redhead Convention in County Cork Foxy haired folk have gathered in Crosshaven for the weekend. It’s the 5th year of the quirky festival organised by siblings Joleen and Denis Cronin, with proceeds going to the Irish Cancer Society. The closing ceremony... Read More
21st August 2014, 7.45am By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Three cruise ships are in Cork Harbour today, bringing a combined total of 6,500 passengers and crew to the region. The largest liner, MSC Magnifica was the first to arrive berthing at Cobh Cruise Terminal at 7.30am with over 3,500 passengers She will be followed by the... Read More
20 August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The winner of the 2014 Rose of Tralee has been announced. It’s Maria Walsh – the Philadelphia Rose. The winner was announced live on TV in The Dome, Tralee last night. There can be only one winner, and there are no runners up so Corks Rose Anna... Read More
19th August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Excitement is building ahead of tonight’s final of the Rose of Tralee contest This year’s Cork Rose is Cork Camogie captain – and multiple All Ireland winner – Anna Geary This afternoon our we visited Dell Software in City Gate Park, Mahon where Anna Geary works.
18th August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A former resident of West Cork is tipped to win a prestigious lifetime achievement award at next year’s Oscars ceremony! Maureen O’Hara has never received an Academy Award despite starring in 64 movies, including classics such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Miracle on 34th Street, and... Read More
15th August 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism figures are up by 10.3% 3 and a half million people visited Ireland between January and June this year, which is 324,000 than the same 6 months period last year. It’s thought that “competitive pricing” is helping to boost the numbers. “International awareness” thanks to initiatives like... Read More
13th August 2014, Wednesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s largest annual equestrian event is taking place in County Cork Millstreet Horse Show” is the only CSI three star event in the Country; meaning there’s a large amount of prize money on offer for competitors. It runs til Sunday and has become the largest shop window... Read More