7th July 2014, 3pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire will soon arrive in West Cork! Plans are developing to place sculptures of the American Icons – who have Irish connections – along the Wild Atlantic Way near Schull Bing Crosby’s great grand father came from Schull Parish, and nephew Harry... Read More
2 July 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The first viewing of the new, specially-designed bike for the regional cities’ Coca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme took place in Cork’s City Hall this morning, where Minister Alan Kelly TD and the National Transport Authority were joined by the Lord Mayor of Cork, scheme sponsors Coca-Cola Zero and operators... Read More
1st July 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The planning process for the Port of Cork’s proposed move to Ringakiddy has been criticised as being unfairly weighted against the local community. The Port wants to leave Tivoli and move all traffic to Ringaskiddy where the deeper water can accommodate modern larger ships. But in order to... Read More
29th June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Final preparations are being made for major showcase of Cork’s artisan food producers which takes place tomorrow in the City. It will feature a celebrity chef, several local food producers, a handful of food start-ups, add a “sprinkling” of major retailers! The Cork & Kerry Food Forum... Read More
27 June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Good news for Corconians travelling to the nation’s Capital! Two well-known Cork pubs are to open Dublin branches in the coming weeks. An Arthur Maynes and a Sober Lane are to open in Dublin 4 Arthur Maynes is opening in Donnybrook today, while Sober Lane will open... Read More
25th June 2014, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Trade Unions in Cork City Council are being asked to withdraw their co-operation from an internship scheme called Gateway. The Chief Executive – previously known as the City Manager – confirmed last night that the Council is going ahead with the recruitment of up to 70 staff... Read More
25th June 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Mahon based City Councillor says the time has come for a total ban on bonfires in Cork City, even at the City Council run events. In previous years the City Council tried to discourage the lighting of fires by referring to the day as “Saint Johns Eve”... Read More
25 June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There have been calls for a total banon bonfires in Cork City. Mahon based City Cllr Chris O’Leary says again last night many green areas were destroyed by illegal fires. The Sinn Fein representative says bonfires were used to dispose of rubbish with piles mounting over the... Read More
23rd June 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A protest will take place outside Cork City Hall from 4.45pm today, just before the 2-weekly ordinary Council meeting begins. It’s being organised by the “Anti Austerity Alliance” to show opposition to the “Gateway employment scheme” The scheme is similar to JobBridge, but with Gateway people on the... Read More
23rd June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A religious figure who received the Freedom of the City 5-years-ago has passed away. Sister Eucharia Buckley of Cork and Ballinora received the Cities Highest honour in 2009 jointly “for selfless dedication to the service of others”. She passed away on Saturday peacefully at Darraglynn Nursing Home.... Read More
23rd June 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tonight is Bonfire Night, or Saint Johns Eve It’s expected to be the busiest night of the year for the fire services is tonight Last year there were almost 70 fire service call-outs and fire-fighters put out 37 illegal fires Sinn Fein Cllr Chris O’Leary says rubbish,... Read More
20th June 2014, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The mini heat wave is set to continue for at least another few days with temperatures in Cork to stay well over 20 degrees today. The sunshine has brought a “feel good factor” to the Cork City and County with reports of many taking a half day... Read More