University College Cork graduate wins EirGrid award for Master’s Thesis

23 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie · UCC MEngSc graduate Xiufeng Yue landed the €1500 EirGrid award for his Master’s thesis · The UCC PhD candidate has continued his studies in the energy sector, focusing on energy system trajectories in Ireland towards 2050 University College Cork (UCC) Master’s graduate Xiufeng Yue was today... Read More

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23rd June, 2016

Carrigaline TD wants cheaper car insurance

23 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Finance, Michael McGrath TD says the government must take urgent action to tackle exorbitant motor insurance costs, following the passing of a Fianna Fáil motion in the Dáil. Deputy McGrath was speaking in the Dáil during this afternoon’s Leader’s Questions, when he further raised... Read More

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23rd June, 2016

Cork Labour TD Sean Sherlock wants a living wage

23 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour Party Spokesperson on Public Expenditure Sean Sherlock has called on the Government to follow through on the Dáil motion passed by the House calling on the Government to implement a Living Wage. “The Labour Party has argued for a Living Wage,” stressed Deputy Sherlock, speaking on the... Read More

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23rd June, 2016

Cork Charity Mountain Climb adds new starting time to accomodate Soccer fans!

23 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: ‘Climb to Remember’ loved ones in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation When: Sunday, June 26th, The Galtee Mountains The annual charity ‘Climb to Remember’ takes place on Sunday, June 26th and will see people from all over Munster rise to the challenge of climbing The... Read More

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23rd June, 2016

An Irish MP called Sherlock an wants investigation into rainy day money

23 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Labour Party Expenditure Spokesperson is called Seán Sherlock. He is a TD (MP) based in Mallow, Co Cork. He has questioned the establishment of the ‘Rainy Day Fund’ created by the Government and the impact it has on Budgetary figures for 2017. Deputy Sherlock also called... Read More

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23rd June, 2016

Cork TD Billy Kelleher welcomes progress on move to ban ‘Z Drugs’

23 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher TD has welcomed reports that legislation to ban so-called Z drugs is to be expedited. The move follows Fianna Fáil’s demand that the Government’s legislation be brought forward immediately or Fianna Fáil would be introducing legislation of its own. Deputy Kelleher... Read More

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22nd June, 2016

Summer Outdoor Party at Wilton Shopping Centre

22 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Saturday, June 25th 12-5pm The summer is kicking off on Saturday June 25th from 12-5pm when Wilton Shopping Centre celebrates the summer with a huge outdoor summer party. The annual Outdoor Party will be held in the Wilton Shopping Centre car park and it aims to be... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st June, 2016

11 new businesses in the ‘Greenshoots Entrepreneurs Programme’ in Macroom E Enterprise Centre

21 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This year, 11 new businesses are participating in the Greenshoots Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme in Macroom E Enterprise Centre in Macroom, Co. Cork. The programme is supported by Cork County Council and the Local Enterprise Offices in Cork. Now in its sixth year, Greenshoots works closely with selected entrepreneurs... Read More

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21st June, 2016

16th Annual Tour de Munster Charity Cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland launched at Lismore Castle Gardens

21 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie By invitation of Lord and Lady Burlington, Lismore Castle Gardens, Co. Waterford was the stunning venue for the official launch of the 16th Annual Tour de Munster cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI), on Monday, June 20th. The four day charity cycle, which was launched by... Read More

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21st June, 2016

Transatlantic flights from Cork Airport should be raised with Vice-President Biden – Buttimer

21 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has said today (Tuesday) that the issue of transatlantic flights from Cork Airport should be raised with Vice-President Biden, during his visit to Ireland this week. “Norwegian Airlines’ proposed route from Cork Airport would be a very important boost to Cork... Read More

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21st June, 2016

Official Unveiling of Monument remembering Members of the Cork City Battalion Irish Volunteers

21 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This coming Thursday, 23rd June at 1.30pm, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Chris O’Leary will officially unveil a new monument celebrating the memory of the Members of the Cork City Battalion Irish Volunteers on Active Service under Arms to achieve the freedom of Ireland as an Independent... Read More

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21st June, 2016

RNLI honours East Cork volunteers at Irish Awards – years of service and dedication recognised

21 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The RNLI held its Annual Presentation of Awards at the Guinness Storehouse on Friday (17 June 2016) where the charity presented 56 individual awards to volunteers from across the country. Four of the awardees were from East Cork RNLI stations and branches. The awardees were honoured for... Read More

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