Cork ETB sign ‘Model Agreement’ with local Catholic diocese to run new Secondary School

29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pictured at the signing of the ‘Model Agreement’ between The Diocese of Cloyne and Cork Education and Training Board are the Bishop of Cloyne, William Crean and Ted Owens, Chief Executive of CETB. The agreement sets out their joint roles in the management of the new post... Read More

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29th June, 2016

UCC and Statistical Solutions win research collaboration Impact Award

29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A cork-based collaboration between Dr Brian O’Flaherty from Business Information Systems (BIS) at UCC and Mary Byrne, CEO of Statistical Solutions, was awarded the ‘Research2Business Collaborative Impact Award’, at the annual Knowledge Transfer Impact Awards at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham in Dublin recently. The ceremony celebrated successful... Read More

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29th June, 2016

Cork Photographer captures striking ‘homelessness v settled’ image

29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie

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29th June, 2016

Large attendance at ‘Colour Dash’ run

29 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Last weekends Colour Dash, sponsored by Aldi was a 5km race where colourful paint representing different types of cancer and cancer survivorship were thrown at participants as they completed the course. Money raised from Colour Dash will go towards the Irish Cancer Society’s work to help people reduce... Read More

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29th June, 2016

Cork Junior Minister Dara Murphy congratulates Irish football fans on prestigious French award

29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Junior Minister for European Affairs, Dara Murphy TD, has congratulated Republic of Ireland football fans following the announcement by the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo that she is to award the Medal of the City of Paris to supporters. Speaking in Brussels today, Minister Murphy said: “The... Read More

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29th June, 2016

Cork gambler wins €69,004 for €2 Bet on Lotto

29 June 2016, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Co. Cork Customer Picked 26, 32, 43 & 49 Gambling is addictive, and can be disasterious, however -health warnings aside – once in a while people do win. A Co Cork customer had a Tuesday night to remember when their lucky numbers were drawn in the EuroMillions... Read More

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28th June, 2016

CityJet shows off new ‘SuperJet’ on Cork to La Rochelle route

28 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie CityJet introduced its new Superjet SSJ100 aircraft into service on one of its scheduled routes today when it departed Cork for La Rochelle in France. Passengers on the scheduled Summer route were able to enjoy the luxury leather interior and greater legroom which Ireland’s Euro16 players sampled on... Read More

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28th June, 2016

‘England’s difficulty is Ireland’s opportunity?’ – Brexit will boost Cork business – says Cork City Lord Mayor

28th June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork City, Cllr. Des Cahill, intends to work with Cork Chamber and IDA Ireland to ensure that Cork is well positioned to benefit from Brexit. The Lord Mayor said: “The world’s leading companies are located in Cork because they recognise the fantastic blend of... Read More

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28th June, 2016

Cork Train station allows passengers to ‘Meet the managers’

28 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Management Teams are continuing its programme of face to face meetings with customers in what is called “Meet the Managers” sessions. What: Meet the Managers @ Kent Station, Cork When: Wednesday, 29th June 2016. Where: Kent Train Station, Lower Glanmire Road Cork City... Read More

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28th June, 2016

Tickets still available for 21st West Cork Chamber Music Festival

28 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Friday 1st – Saturday 9th July, Where: Bantry, West Cork. Celebrating it’s 21st anniversary this year, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival which takes place from 1st to 9th of July, has a wonderful programme of concerts from world class musicians. With record ticket sales this... Read More

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28th June, 2016

Allmin Resources Ireland Ltd. named Bank of Ireland/ IGNITE Business of the Year 2016 at annual Awards and Showcase

28 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Allmin Resources Ireland Ltd. has received the accolade of Bank of Ireland/ IGNITE Business of the Year Award 2016. Allmin Resources founder, Alpa Agrawal was recognised at the IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme Awards and Showcase held at the Aula Maxima in UCC on Monday, 27th June. This... Read More

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27th June, 2016

Anthony McDermott installed as Mayor of Clonakilty

27 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Anthony McDermott was installed as the new Mayor of Clonakilty on Thursday evening 9th June at a pleasant ceremony attended by a large crowd at Asna Square. At 8pm, the Mayoral Council members led by the outgoing Mayor Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin, arrived on foot from O’Donovan’s Hotel... Read More

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