Fast SIRO broadband reaches Skibbereen West Cork

6 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth, in Skibbereen bryan@TheCork.ie SIRO, the ESB-Vodafone joint venture which is delivering Ireland’s first 100% fibre-optic broadband network nationwide, has today announced that Skibbereen will become the 51st town to be included in its national rollout. The announcement was made as part of National Digital Week at Ludgate@Skibbereen, which... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th November, 2015

Bandon man who founded Ireland’s only “farm-based biscuit bakery” heads to RDS Food Festival

6 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork artisan producer who founded Ireland’s only farm-based biscuit bakery will appear at the first annual Bite Food Festival in the RDS, from November 19-22. Philip O’Connor of Seymours Irish Biscuits in Bandon will be just one of the country’s artisan producers showcased at the major new... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

6th November, 2015

RTE business editor David Murphy to speak in Cork about economic recovery

6 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Business leaders and commercial interests will meet on Tuesday 24th November at The Clarion Hotel, Cork, to explore the extent of the economic recovery in the regions of Ireland, with a specific emphasis on the Cork region. With David Murphy (Business Editor, RTÉ News) facilitating the discussion,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

6th November, 2015

Jonathan O’Brien TD wishes Cork City FC “the very best of luck” in the FAI Cup Final

6 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD Jonathan O’Brien has wished Cork City FC “the very best of luck” ahead of the FAI Cup Final this Sunday at the AVIVA Stadium. Deputy O’Brien, who is a devoted supporter and former Chairperson of the club, said; “I want to wish John Caulfield... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN, SPORT

5th November, 2015

Heineken publish book on Cork History ‘Beamish & Crawford: The History of an Irish Brewery’

5 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The official launch of the HEINEKEN Ireland commissioned publication Beamish & Crawford: The History of an Irish Brewery , took place today in the unique and appropriate setting of the Long Room of the Crawford Art Gallery. HEINEKEN Ireland’s support for the publication of this iconic book... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

5th November, 2015

Flash protest in Cork to PROMOTE rent controls

5 November 2015, 10am By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork branch of the Anti Austerity Alliance – a political party – will hold the second in a series of protests this morning (11am) aimed at highlighting the rents scandal in Cork city and making the case for rent controls. This morning’s protest will highlight... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

5th November, 2015

Cork reaction to new Bank of Ireland ‘minimum cash lodgement/withdrawal’ limits

5 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is a whiff of an election in the air, various personages throughout Cork are attaching themselves to issues, and yesterday one of Ireland’s best known brands delivered an issue that everyone cares about on a silver platter. The issue? Money. Bank of Ireland appear – in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th November, 2015

National Digital Week worth €2 million to West Cork economy

5 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 4 Days, 71 speakers… 1 inspirational location Ireland’s first ever National Digital Week has kicked off in Skibbereen, and runs until Saturday. Estimated to be worth in excess of €2 million to the local economy, the event is attracting people from all over Ireland, who have an interest... Read More

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5th November, 2015

Cork communities are vulnerable without a visible Gárda force

5 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork County Cllr – Frank O’Flynn – who is Chairman of the Cork County Joint Policing Authority addressed the Cork County public meeting of the JPC in County Hall recently on the theme of Community Policing in County Cork. Cllr. O’Flynn’s stated that the major concerns... Read More

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4th November, 2015

Bon Secours Hospital Cork responds to Homeless Crisis

4 November 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bon Secours Hospital Cork today announced €50,000 funding for a shower block extension at St. Vincent’s Homeless Hostel, Anglesea St. Cork. This hostel, which is run by St. Vincent De Paul, accommodates Homeless men from all over Munster, and is one of the key frontline services at the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

4th November, 2015

Wild Atlantic Way Wins Big at World Responsible Tourism Awards

4 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Three tourism businesses located along Ireland’s “Wild Atlantic Way” (the driving route which starts/ends in Kinsale, Cork) were deemed winners at the World Responsible Tourism Awards held at the World Travel Market, London earlier today. Loop Head Tourism, Clare collected the gold award for ‘Best Cultural Heritage... Read More

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4th November, 2015

Discrimination against Travellers is not acceptable – says East Cork Sinn Fein TD

4 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Sinn Féin TD Sandra McLellan has called upon the government “to realise that can’t cherry pick those who deserve equality and those who don’t”, saying that it is beyond time for the state to recognise Travellers as a minority ethnic group. The Cork East TD said:... Read More

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