Former Lord Mayor says “Please read Draft Development Plan”

2nd April 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Need to learn from the mistakes of the past Cllr John Buttimer has called for more detailed and focused consultation on the Draft City Development Plan which is due to go before the public on the 7th of April. Over recent months a number of issues which have... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

1st April, 2014

Jameson Experience shuttle Bus begins for tourist season

1st April 2014 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Jameson Experience, Midleton, is reintroducing its Premium Shuttle Bus service from today until mid-October, following huge take-up of the service last year. This year visitors will travel in style on a 36 seater coach thanks to a partnership with a private bus company. The Premium Shuttle Bus... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st April, 2014

[Special Audio Report] Smoking Ban in Cork

1st April 2014, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Last week marked the 10th Anniversary of the workplace smoking ban in Ireland. We all know that Smoking damages health, but there are groups who are in favour of giving smokers choices, and if a person – knowing the facts – still wishes to make a... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

31st March, 2014

[Audio] Some Garda station calls are recorded in Cork City

31st March 2014, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City’s most senior Garda has moved to allay fears among the public about the recording of phone calls in stations, Chief Superintendent Mick Finn says the only station in the Cork City Division where phone calls are recorded is the Anglesea Street Headquarters, That station handles a... Read More

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29th March, 2014

[Audio] Doctor who separated Benhaffaf twins receives Cork award

29th March 2014, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The surgeon who separated the conjoined Benhaffaff twins has been honoured in Cork. Doctor Edward Kiely is a Consultant Neo-natal and Paediatric Surgeon in London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital and flew back yesterday to collect the inaugural “Spirit of Cork” trophy. The Benhaffaf twins – now... Read More

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28th March, 2014

[Audio] 1st annual ‘Spirit of Cork’ awards take place tonight

28th March 2014, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The surgeon who separated the conjoined Benhaffaff twins is being honoured in Cork tonight Doctor Edward Kiely was born in Cork, and has been a Consultant Neonatal and Paediatric Surgeon in London for the past three decades at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. The... Read More

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28th March, 2014

[Audio] Special Childrens Ambulance admired in UCC

28th March 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Students in UCC yesterday had the chance to inspect a new ambulance designed specially for Children. It’s called BUMBLEance, which is a play on words because it’s painted bright yellow like a bumble bee. The idea if to make a child feel like a “queen bee” or... Read More

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27th March, 2014

Musgrave Park renamed as Irish Independent Park

27th March 2014, Thursday Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Musgrave Park, the Cork home to Munster Rugby, is to be renamed Irish Independent Park, in a naming rights agreement with Independent News & Media. The partnership agreement which will come into effect next season is for a period of ten years. The naming rights sponsorship agreement will... Read More

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27th March, 2014

[Audio] 60th Anniversary of Cork Choral Festival

27th March 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The programme has been unveiled for this years Cork Choral Festival, which is celebrating it’s 60th anniversary Established in 1954 the festival is just over a month away, and will take place from a Wednesday to a Sunday; April 30th to Sunday May 4th. It will open... Read More

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24th March, 2014

[Audio] What is “Cork Inc.”?

24th March 2014, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County and City Councils have announced a partnership allowing the two separate local authority’s to “speak with one voice” on a number of issues. It’s called “Cork Inc.” and the goal is to attract business, tourism, investment and people. Over the past 12 months a... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS

24th March, 2014

[Audio] Pope to visit Cork?

24th March 2014, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Plans to invite the Pope to visit Cork have taken another step forward A Former Deputy Lord Mayor of the City proposed the invitation two weeks ago, and an internal committee – the corporate policy group – have now approved the idea in principal. Fine Gael... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th March, 2014

[Audio] Would DNA testing for dogs dirt solve the problem?

24th March 2014, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork City Councillor has suggested the establishment of a DN- database for dogs! It’s to try and trace the owners of pets which are fouling pavements, and green areas. Under the Litter Pollution Act 1997 it is an offence to allow a dog under your... Read More

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