[Audio] Shakey bridge needs a lick of paint!

15th April 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Concern has again been raised over the status and appearance of iconic “Shakey Bridge” off the Mardyke, to the West of Cork City. The 160-foot white structure is an important gateway for tourists walking from Fitzgerald’s Park to the old City Gaol in Sunday’s Well. But there... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

15th April, 2014

[Audio] Cork Rugby fans travelling to Heineken Cup

15th April 2014, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Excitement is building for the Heineken Cup Semi Final on Sunday the 27th in Marseille, Toulon versus Munster. Cork Airport is operating extra charter and scheduled flights to the French City for Munster fans. Dawson Travel, Lee Travel and Killester Travel are operating charterered flight and... Read More

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14th April, 2014

[Audio] Potholes threaten Wild Atlantic Way in West Cork

14th April 2014, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth, bryan@TheCork.ie bryan@TheCork.ie A West Cork County Councillor says the Failte Ireland “Wild Atlantic Way” driving route is in jeopardy because of the poor state of roads. The route is designed to encourage visitors into the small towns and villages in scenic areas from Kinsale to Donegal. Last... Read More

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14th April, 2014

[Audio] NAMA should be subject to Freedom of Information – Cork County Councillors

14th April 2014, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Councillors have formally agreed to call on the Government to “open up” the National Asset Management Agency by making it subject to the Freedom of Information Act. At today’s local authority meeting in COUNTY Hall a number of elected representatives said they were reaching... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th April, 2014

[Audio] US Navy ship docks in Cobh on goodwill visit

14th April 2014, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A U-S Navy Ship on a goodwill tour will remain docked in Cobh until Friday. The US- Leyte Gulf arrived over the weekend. The US Embassy says the port visit is designed to “strengthen maritime partnerships” between the US and European nations The ship is based in... Read More

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11th April, 2014

[Video] Titanic Memorial Garden opens in Cobh

11th April 2014, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today marks the 102nd anniversary of the Titanic arriving into Cork Harbour, and anchoring off Roches Point. To mark the occasion a new Memorial Garden has been officially opened in Cobh. It’s at Cove Fort, in the East of the Town, next to the the Port... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

11th April, 2014

[Audio] Let us not repeat the mistakes of the past – Former Lord Mayor

11th April 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Former Lord Mayor is encouraging people to view, and make submissions on, the new Development Plan for Cork City. Fine Gael Cllr John Buttimer (pictured above) says recent controversial issues like the cycle lanes on Washington Street, Popes Quay, Parnell Place were in previous plans which... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

10th April, 2014

AUDIO: Marina Park will be “the Fitzgerald’s Park of the East” #Well

10 April 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Work on building a new 4-point-5 million euro public park in Cork is set to begin in September 2014. “Marina Park” will be located on an area of land around Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The 32 hectare park will be 5 times bigger than Fitzgerald’s Park. It will... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SPORT

8th April, 2014

Value for money in Health: UCC Conference today

8th April 2014 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Health systems worldwide are grappling with rising costs, demographic challenges and increasing incidence of chronic diseases, resulting in increased spending on health. This is leading to a focus on achieving greater value for money from health systems. However, it is important that increased efficiency should not come at... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

7th April, 2014

[Audio] Unhappy constituent spits in eye of Labour MEP in Cork

7th April 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Labour MEP who was spat at while in Cork last week has revealed more details about the assault, The incident happened around 6pm last Wednesday when Phil Prendergast was walking in Turners Cross on her way to a funeral home. An unidentified man in his late... Read More

LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

7th April, 2014

Fish Family opens West Cork Restaurant

7th April 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In Business owning the supply chain is beneficial. So if you own a Newspaper you should own the press also. Well a new restaurant has opened in Bantry promoting fresh seafood. A West Cork fishing family, the Murphys, who own Murphy’s Irish Seafood, have decided instead of solely... Read More

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7th April, 2014

[Audio] SECAD holds successful showcase event

7th April 2014, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A non-profit company which supports community programmes in County Cork held a “showcase” event this afternoon. SECAD stands for South and East Cork Area Development and it’s one of around 50 leader companies across Ireland. It works in partnership with state agencies to help people open new businesses,... Read More

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