Michael Flatley Marks the Easter Rising Centenary with a unique Musical Tribute

8 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Best known for his incredible dance, choreography and modern art, The Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley has released an epic and poignant musical tribute to the heroes of 1916. Written and composed by Irish songwriter, Brian Flanagan, ‘The Rising’ is performed by Michael Flatley who narrates... Read More

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8th March, 2016

The 27th Cork French Film Festival is underway

8 March 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The opening film of the Cork French Film Festival, “Mustang”, introduced by the Festival’s Guest Curator, Julien Planté, certainly lived up to its multi award winning reputation. The capacity audience at the screening in The Gate Cinema enjoyed this Preview Screening, the first of many Preview Screenings and... Read More

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8th March, 2016

Costume designer Joan Bergin to take part in the Fastnet Film Festival

8 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joan Bergin, one of the world’s greatest costume designers, working internationally in several areas of performance, theatre, dance, film and television will bring some of her very extensive wardrobe to display at the festival, which will run from 25th to the 29th of May in Schull. Joan’s film... Read More

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8th March, 2016

Boards of major Irish organisations ‘far away’ from gender parity – according to UCC study

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish organisations may have one or two women on their boards, but in 2016 the emphasis should be on equality and parity; a ‘token woman’ or two is not good enough, according to Professor Irene Lynch Fannon, School of Law, UCC. UCC’s School of Law will launch... Read More

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8th March, 2016

Mallow to become first town in Cork to offer free Wi-Fi – From next week

8 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The North Cork town of Mallow is set to become the first town in the County to offer free Wi-Fi from next week. This was the news from the recent Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District Meeting of Cork County Council where the members were given an update on placing... Read More

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8th March, 2016

Cork musicians tune up for International Band Championship

8 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 30-strong Cork Barrack Street Youth Band will be among the 1,200 musicians taking to the streets of Limerick for the 46th Limerick International Band Championship from 12 noon on Sunday, 20th March. Ireland’s only international band competition, which is run on behalf of Limerick City and... Read More

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8th March, 2016

DARE Technology to represent Cork City at National Enterprise Awards

8 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork company, DARE Technology has been selected by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City to represent Cork City at the 2016 National Enterprise Awards in the Aviva Stadium on June 9th. Founder of DARE Technology, Darren Hayes, will be in with a chance of winning one... Read More

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8th March, 2016

Cork MEP Liadh Ní Riada condemns Minister Simon Coveney´s decision to overturn High Court judgement

8 March 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking from Brussels today, the Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland-South, Liadh Ní Riada, has condemned Minister Simon Coveney´s decision to sign a new Statutory Instrument to invalidate a recent High Court judgement that ruled to abolish the current penalty point system for fishermen. Ní Riada said, “The High... Read More

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8th March, 2016

Joe Dolan Tribute and City of Cork Male Voice Choir unite in aid of Mercy Hospital Foundation

8 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St. Finbarr’s National Hurling and Football Club, Togher will host Ireland’s favourite Joe Dolan Tribute act and the City of Cork Male Voice Choir on Sunday, March 20th, in a musical night not to be missed, in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Paschal Brennan, together with his... Read More

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7th March, 2016

RedFM are official media partners of Cobh Ramblers FC

7 March 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cobh Ramblers Football Club will be showing off a new colour on their kit when they walk out for their first home league game of the 2016 season, having announced an official media partnership Cork’s Red FM. The famous Claret and Blue colours will remain for the East... Read More

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7th March, 2016

Rural Ireland remains a top priority for Fianna Fáil – says new West Cork Fianna Fail TD

7 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South-West Fianna Fáil TD Margaret Murphy O’Mahony says Fianna Fáil will ensure that rural Ireland is given the same employment and economic opportunities as urban areas, and that the imbalance that has been enforced by Fine Gael and Labour is halted. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony explained, “Rural Ireland... Read More

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7th March, 2016

Cork Midsummer Festival announces 20% funding increase for its 20th anniversary

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Midsummer Festival returns for 2016 with the announcement of a 20% increase in funding from the Arts Council. The good news comes as the renowned cultural Festival prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Cork Midsummer Festival will run over two weekends from 17-19 June,... Read More

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