Coca Cola Ireland to give €125,000 to charity

23 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €125,000 is available from the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund for projects “that reflect new ideas to get people more active, more often”. Cork athlete Derval O’Rourke, Coca-Cola ‘Thank You Fund ambassador’, said: “I’m hoping to uncover some fantastic community initiatives that make it possible for the public... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd June, 2015

Traditional Irish music remains popular in Cork City

23 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There are so many styles of music, I can currently hear two… competing. Thanks to the wonders of technology as I type this I am on Winthrop Street in Cork City. It’s a pedestrianised zone where entertainers of all kinds demonstrate their talents – or lack thereof... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd June, 2015

Alcohol is good (for economy) says industry

23 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s easy to criticise the drinks industry, but what Irishman or woman did not work in a pub at some stage? This week local small business owners in the hospitality industry are enthusiastically asking the people of Cork to “Support Your Local” and choose a trip to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd June, 2015

Carrigaline TD wants to support Credit Unions

23 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has called for a concerted policy initiative on behalf of the State to ensure the full potential of the credit union sector in Ireland is realised. McGrath is based in Carrigaline and was speaking ahead of a Fianna Fáil Private Members... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd June, 2015

Massive crowds at Cork Summer Show

22 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Scorching sunshine, national and international agricultural competitions, an incredible music and entertainment line up and intense management by Munster Agricultural Society contributed to making the 2015 Cork Summer Show a real record breaker. Attendance at the Cork Summer Show is expected to be over 60,000 people, which... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st June, 2015

Kites raise money for Breakthrough Cancer Research

21 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There are quite a few national charities which are based in Cork, among them is Breakthrough Cancer Research. This weekend quote a crowd travelled to the 500 acre Millstreet country park today for the 3rd annual Kite Fest in aid of the charity. Kite fans, kite flyers... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

20th June, 2015

Mater Private Cork to Sponsor Men’s 800m

20 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This year’s Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet will be the 64th. The event will take place on 7 July. Mater Private Cork have announced sponsorship for the 800m men’s race. Anna Fitzgerald CEO, Mater Private Cork, said “we are delighted to sponsor the men’s 800m race... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

17th June, 2015

Book of Condolence opens for Berkeley victims

17 June 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie At 1.15pm today the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Chris O’Leary will open a Book of Condolence in The Atrium, City Hall for the friends and families of the students involved in the tragedy in Berkeley, California. Speaking in advance Lord Mayor O’Leary said “It was with great... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

17th June, 2015

Derval O’Rourke has a message for non-profits

17 June 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Olympic athlete Derval O’Rourke today called on Cork voluntary and non-profit organisations to apply for funding before the June 29th deadline. €125,000 is available from the Coca-Cola Thank You Fund for projects that reflect new ideas to get people more active, more often. Above: Pic: Derval O’Rourke and... Read More

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

17th June, 2015

RTE partners with Cork Film Festival

17 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Film Festival has announced details of an extensive partnership with RTÉ, as it marks its 60th anniversary this year. This partnership is the biggest festival association between RTÉ and Cork City. As principal partner, RTÉ will work with the festival to raise its profile across... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th June, 2015

EDITORIAL: Cork elects first Sinn Féin Lord Mayor in 90 years

14 June 2015, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie bryan@TheCork.ie I remember well the negotiations last year (2014) over who would become Lord Mayor of Cork City. Talks, and more talks At the time – as a Journalist – I was contacted by many candidates looking to provide statesman like quotes in order to bolster... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, GREEN PARTY, LABOUR, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN, SOCIALIST PARTY, WORKERS PARTY

11th June, 2015

New Carrigtwohill National School will be run by Cork ETB

11 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Education and Training Board (previously known as the VEC) will be the patrons of a new primary school in Carrigtwohill, Co Cork. The Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan T.D. made the announcement today. Opening in September it will be “multi-denominational Community National School”,... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS