Cork City Council tender for security services at City Hall

31 July 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of the consequences of increasing protests at City Council meetings has been a need for private security. We note that the Cork City Council are now seeking tenders for “Security and Cleaning Services” A detailed description of the tender request says: Cork City Council invites tenders from... Read More

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31st July, 2015

Brazil appoints new Honorary Consul in Cork

31 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The South American country of Brazil has appointed a new representative in Cork. Mr Brendan McAuliffe who has offices at Grattan Court, Washington Street West, Cork City is the new “Honorary Consul of Brazil” with responsibility for Cork. What is an Honorary Consul? The part-time role of... Read More

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30th July, 2015

Down Syndrome Ireland to benefit from this years Tour de Munster charity cycle

30 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The countdown is on to 2015’s Tour de Munster, with the annual charity cycle kicking off in Waterford on Thursday 6th August, and finishing up in Cork on Sunday 9th August. Over 100 cyclists have signed up for the Tour and are getting geared up for this... Read More

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30th July, 2015

Guidebook for new parents unveiled at CUMH

30 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cathy O’Sullivan (pictured centre) midwife teacher at Cork University Maternity Hospital is joined by first time mums-to-be, Ciara Murphy (left) and Noelle Hogan (right), at the launch of the hospital’s new information guide on preparing for birth and beyond Cork University Maternity Hospital is today launching a... Read More

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30th July, 2015

Govt increases funding for childcare in Cork – says FG TD

30 July 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central Fine Gael TD and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer, has said over €400,000 in capital funding for childcare services in Cork will improve quality and facilities. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the announcement of Capital Grant Funding for Early... Read More

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30th July, 2015

Cork company creates jobs in Dublin

30 July 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork-based investments firm, BlackBee Investments is to create an additional 5 jobs in the next 12 months, having doubled in size since its establishment in 2014. The company, which celebrated the official opening of its Cork offices this week, has grown from 6 to 14 employees in one... Read More

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30th July, 2015

VIDEO: West Cork TD takes advantage of YouTube

30 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An election is around the corner, and I predict YouTube will be the game changer, just as Twitter was the last time. Michael McCarthy TD is urging parents in West Cork to make their views known on how to reform the childcare system as part of a... Read More

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30th July, 2015

Cork towns fair shortlisted for Failte Ireland award

30 July 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork towns of Clonakilty, Cobh and Youghal have been shortlisted for the Failte Ireland Tourism Towns Awards 2015. 15 towns are included in the shortlist which has been released by Fáilte Ireland. The competition, now in its fourth year, is designed to recognise Irish towns and villages... Read More

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29th July, 2015

VIDEO: Large Cork contingent expected at Dublin Horse Show

29 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork v Dublin This year I was one of the many stewards directing arriving horse boxes at the Cork Summer Show, it was a sunny day in Curraheen Showgrounds, but the amount of equestrian activity there pales into insignificance compared to the Dublin Horse Show, which is... Read More

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29th July, 2015

New Cork garden highlights importance of mental health

29th July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The members of Shine’s Basement Resource Centre in cooperation with Cork City Council are to launch an exciting new mental-health themed pop-up garden at a previously disused lot on Cork’s Kyle Street. The garden project aims to encourage people to make the time and space for their... Read More

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28th July, 2015

VIDEO: Cork’s Capitol Cineplex to reopen – as part of €50m redevelopment

28 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Good news today for Cork City business. The granting of planning permission by Cork City Council for the €50 million redevelopment around the old Capitol cineplex, the 0.63 acre city centre site with frontage to both St. Patrick’s Street and the Grand Parade and adjacent to the... Read More

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28th July, 2015

Cork Chamber launches Digital Marketing Awards 2015

28 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber Business School, BiznetCork Skillnet, has confirmed that nominations for the Cork Digital Marketing Awards 2015 will open on 10th August next. This is a fabulous opportunity for Cork businesses to showcase their innovative use of digital marketing and get recognition for their online engagement in... Read More

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