Cork Macra na Feirme clubs entertain crowds

30 November 2015, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Seandun (Seandun is a region of Co Cork Macra) Macra na Feirme Capers Finals took place in Eire Og GAA Hall, Ovens, last night and everybody was treated with three very entertaining 20 minute variety shows from Carrigaline, Knockraha and Whitechurch. Whitechurch Macra had a very... Read More

30th November, 2015

Christmas lights switched on in Kinsale

30 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lights on! Last night, Santa Claus arrived by Fire Engine and joined Tómas O’Brien, Chairman of the Kinsale Chamber of Tourism & Business as they turned on the Christmas lights to officially launch ‘Kinsale Christmas’. This was followed by a mini disco in Actons Hotel with DJ Denis... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th November, 2015

No need to travel to City Centre! Suburban Cork Shopping Centre has its own ‘Remembrance Tree’

30 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Remember loved ones this Christmas at Douglas Court Shopping Centre’s Remembrance Tree Christmas is special at Douglas Court Shopping Centre, and in particular the Remembrance Tree which offers people the opportunity to remember their loved ones in a simple yet poignant way in the midst of the Christmas... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th November, 2015

Cork Green Party candidate marches with hundreds of Cork residents demanding action on climate change

29 November 2015, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Green Party candidate for Cork North Central, Oliver Moran, marched this afternoon with hundreds of Cork residents at the People’s Climate Change March in Cork. Speaking after the march, Moran said: “It’s great that so many Cork citizens turned out to demonstrate on a rainy day.... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

29th November, 2015

Cork Minister Simon Coveney leads Ireland’s largest trade mission to West Africa

29 November 2015, 9am By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Africa a Key Trading Partner for Ireland” The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr. Simon Coveney TD, departs today (Sunday 29th) on a weeklong trade mission to West Africa. Speaking before his departure, Minister Coveney said: “This Trade Mission provides a key foundation on... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th November, 2015

West Cork Government TD says “economic recovery continues”

28 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Fine Gael’s plan to keep the economic recovery going will bring significant benefits to Cork” according to Fine Gael Cork South West TD, Noel Harrington. “The increase in people returning to work means the Government has more revenue to invest in better services here in Cork. It also... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th November, 2015

Cork City Fire Brigade promo vehicle has been revamped

28 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Fire Department is re-launching their Community Fire Safety vehicle on Monday November 30th 2015 outside the Cork City Council Civic Offices at 11.00am. Modifications have been done to the vehicle to improve its capacity to deliver Community Fire Safety Messages. The addition of a digital... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

28th November, 2015

Suicide prevention services are underfunded in Ireland – says East Cork Sinn Fein Cllr

28 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin General Election candidate Cllr Pat Buckley warned the government that it must address its chronic underfunding of suicide prevention services. Above: Cllr Pat Buckley Councillor Buckley was speaking following a suicide prevention event in Youghal this week in which local man Nigel Kirby decorated his... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

28th November, 2015

Bus Éireann makes statement following Capwell Garage death

28 November 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann have made a statement following an accident earlier this week in one of their sites. “Bus Éireann would like to extend its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, extended family and friends of the Contractor who died following an incident at the Bus Éireann Capwell... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

28th November, 2015

Cork Sinn Féin to hold protest on health crisis this afternoon

28 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin will be holding a demonstration today to highlight the growing crisis in the A&E system, increasing numbers on trolleys and the pressure on Healthcare Staff. Sinn Féin members will be at the Mercy Hospital at 12 midday, and will hold a short demonstration, before proceeding to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

27th November, 2015

Cork primary school teachers could win free Cork Harbour Trip

27 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth david@TheCork.ioe Calling all 5th Class Teachers – Win a Free Boat Trip around Cork Harbour for your class The Port of Cork has launched their Primary Schools Initiative for 2016 and is encouraging all 5th class primary school teachers to get their class involved. This year’s theme ‘A... Read More

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

27th November, 2015

Cork Credit Unions combine to combat moneylenders

27 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new personal loan scheme that helps social welfare recipients is now available in certain credit unions across Cork. The ‘It Makes Sense Loan’ was launched on Thursday and is available from Skibbereen Credit Union, in West Cork. The move that has been welcomed by local Labour... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS