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8th December, 2015

Web Summit co-founder Daire Hickey encourages Cork people to volunteer abroad

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Yesterday marked the launch of EIL Explore, a programme organised and funded by EIL Intercultural Learning that provides over 30 awards to Irish residents interested in volunteering, cultural immersion, or language education abroad. The launch took place at the Cork... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS
8th December, 2015

Cork Flood victims can apply for Social Welfare Humanitarian Assistance scheme

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you have been flooded you may be able to get financial help from the Department of Social Protection’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. The means-tested scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households who are not able to meet costs for essential needs immediately following flooding. The scheme aims to... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS
8th December, 2015

Women and Whiskey – River Lee Winter Whiskey Club hold inaugural session

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The River Lee Winter Whiskey Club celebrated its inaugural session with a special masterclass recently entitled ‘Women & Whiskey’ led by female distiller Karen Cotter. Gathered with Cotter was a largely female audience who experienced a tasting flight of Ireland’s finest whiskeys on the night, including Redbreast 12... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
7th December, 2015

Cork Schools organise Christmas Trade Fair in Merchant’s Quay

7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Tuesday December 8, 10am – 2pm Dynamic business ideas and budding entrepreneurial acumen will be on show in Merchant’s Quay on Tuesday, December 8, when Cork city students showcase their mini-companies as part of a specially organised Christmas Trade Fair. Initiated by the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City,... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS
7th December, 2015

Corkman Eddie Hobbs is President of a Political Party called Renua, and he wants to debate new ways of Taxation

7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie RENUA Ireland is one of the newer political parties. Party President, and Corkman, Eddie Hobbs has today welcomed the beginning of a mature debate on new ways of taxation. Speaking at a RENUA Ireland symposium on Flat Taxation Mr Hobbs said fundamental taxation reform was an issue we... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS
7th December, 2015

Cork Based party spokeswoman on Childcare says Amendment Bill does not go far enough

7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD and Children’s Spokesperson Sandra McLellan (East Cork) has given the Childcare Amendment Bill a qualified welcome, saying that while “it is a step in the right direction, it is not without its flaws.” Speaking on the passing of the Childcare Amendment Bill in the Dáil... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
7th December, 2015

Bus Éireann to provide extra services for Cork customers over Christmas period

7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Travelling to Cork city to stock up on Christmas presents or socialise with friends and family over the festive period? Bus Éireann can take you there – and home again. Customers can choose from a number of value options, and leave the car behind. These include: ·... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
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