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

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

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

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Water pressure IS improving in Kildorrery, Co. Cork – says Irish Water

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water have confirmed that following on from works carried out by the utility in partnership with Cork County Council, there have been significant improvements to water pressure in the village of Kildorrery, Co. Cork. Irish Water has been working with the community in Kildorrery to resolve... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Mallow based EPS Group retains its Deloitte Best Managed Company Status for 2016/2017

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie EPS has been named as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the second year running, was recognised at an awards gala dinner in Dublin on 4 March 2016. Members of the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Cork student wins Doodle 4 Google 2016 competition

7 March 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 12 year old Cork student Mia Buckley from Summercove National School has been crowned the winner of this year’s Doodle 4 Google competition. Having faced tough competition from 74 other regional finalists, Mia’s doodle will go live to millions of users on Easter Monday, 28th March on the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Redhead art exhibition at Cork Airport

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Crosshaven based Irish Redhead Convention are hosting an exhibition of Jörg Köster’s redhead portraits at Cork Airport from today ’til hte end of the month. The “King and Queen of the Redheads” will attend an opening reception on Thursday, 10 March at 5.30pm in the Airport.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Cork MEP Deirdre Clune appointed as a negotiator for the European Parliament on aviation

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been appointed as a negotiator for the European Parliament in the upcoming discussions with the European Commission on a new EU wide Aviation strategy for Europe. Speaking after the appointment, Clune, a member of the EU Transport committee, described the position... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th March, 2016

Irish Cancer Society needs Daffodil Day volunteers in Ballyvolane, Bishopstown, and Mahon

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today the Irish Cancer Society, with lead partner Dell, urgently appeals for volunteers in Cork city and the suburbs of Ballyvolane, Bishopstown and Mahon, on Saturday March 12th for their Daffodil Day 2016 collections. If you are based in those areas with some time to volunteer please... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

7th March, 2016

‘Ballyhea says no’ group hold final anti-bondholder protest in North Co Cork village

7 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The ‘Ballyhea says no’ group have held their last march. Around 100 people gathered in the village of in Ballyhea, North Co Cork on Sunday to mark the last rally against the decision to have the Irish taxpayer bail out bondholders. The groups marches lasted only 10 minutes... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

7th March, 2016

Cancer remains leading cause of death and illness in Cork

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Facts & Figures from the report Irish Life, one of Ireland’s largest life insurance companies, has published its annual claims report which shows that cancer remained the leading cause of death and illness in Co Cork during 2015. Over €12.7 million was paid out in Life Insurance... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Éisteacht Teangan fógraithe ag Liadh Ní Riada don Bhruiséil

7 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie D’fhógair an Feisire Eorpach de chuid Shinn Féin, Liadh Ní Riada go ndéanfaidh sí óstáil ar Éisteacht Teanga, le béim i leith ar an nGaeilge, i bParlaimint na hEorpa Mí an Mheithimh seo. Agus í ag labhairt i gCorcaigh, áit ina raibh sí ag tabhairt aitheasc ag bricfeasta... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

6th March, 2016

9 Cork Festivals to receive €42,000 from Department of Tourism and Sport

6 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD, has has announced that funding of over €1 million is to be allocated to 218 national and regional festivals and events by Fáilte Ireland, under its 2016 Festivals and Events Programme. This investment includes almost €325,000... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS