11 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Scenes from a major Belgian thriller called Broer (meaning ‘Brother’) were premiered in Bantry House over the weekend. Starring Alison Doody, the film was shot on location in Bantry and West Cork during 2015 and will go on release in Belgium on 20 January. The film features... Read More
11 January 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin General Election candidate, Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Government to end the Public Sector Embargo, saying that it has and will continue to restrict the Council’s ability to respond to flooding events. Speaking at today’s County Council meeting, Cllr Ó Laoghaire said; “The... Read More
11 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rehearsals are well under way as the Cork School of Music [CSM] Chamber Orchestra prepare for their trip to the 21st Festival of Youth Orchestras, which will take place at the National Concert Hall in Dublin, on February 13th. Performing at the festival is fifteen year old Kevin... Read More
11 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Speaking today, Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Deputy Jonathan O’Brien (Cork North Central) called on the Minister for Education to move quickly to address the issue of school admissions in advance of the election. The Cork North Central TD said; “Sinn Féin have met with a range of parents... Read More
11 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie House price inflation in 2016 will continue to be stronger outside Dublin and prices for the country as a whole are likely to rise by 5% according to the the latest house price survey from MyHome.ie in association with Davy. The recovery in property prices around the country... Read More
11 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney T.D., has announced details of an €18m Capital Investment Package in 2016 for the development of Ireland’s fishery harbour network. It includes €2.13m for Castletownbere, and €400,000 for Cape Clear. Announcing the investment package, the Minister said “In total... Read More
11 January 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD will visit Cork this Thursday, and is expected to face questions about his tenure. A large media presence will be attracted following speculation in the Sunday Independent over the weekend that Mr Adams may step down as party leader before the upcoming General... Read More
11 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Four out of ten people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetimes but innovations right here in Ireland are not only creating high end jobs but are helping to develop new treatments in the fight against diseases like cancer. Speaking at a conference in University College... Read More
11 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have confirmed the signing of Stephen Dooley The 24-year-old winger made fourteen league appearances for Derry City FC last season, scoring twice. He said that he is looking forward to moving to Leeside to join John Caulfield’s side: “I’m very excited, it’s a new challenge... Read More
11 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie National survey reveals 79% of adults do not know the age at which fertility declines 41% incorrectly believe that fertility starts to decline at 35 years 46% of women say waiting for the right partner is the primary reason to delay having a baby 37% of men say finances... Read More
11 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central TD and Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has said Cork and the south-west will suffer hugely on a number of levels as a result of the government’s decision not to proceed with the Cork to Limerick motorway. Deputy Martin said: “There has been much public... Read More
11 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Anti Austerity Alliance Councillor Mick Barry said this morning that the minimum wage must be increased to a living wage following the release of a new report which says that a majority of employees faced rent increases last year with only one in four feeling they could manage the... Read More