Cork Hurler receives new Toyota from Carrigaline dealership

17th January 2014 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cogans Carrigaline Toyota today presented a 141 Toyota Corolla to their recently appointed brand ambassador, Cork Senior Hurler, Stephen McDonnell. Stephen received the keys to the all-new Corolla from Ken O’Neill, Sales Manager of Cogans Carrigaline. One of Stephen’s first duties as brand ambassador was to pose for... Read More

NEWS

17th January, 2014

[Audio] Irish language being neglected says Cork SF MEP candidate

17th January 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Government are today advertising to recruit new “Irish Language Commissioner”, a job which carriers a salary of 115-thousand euro a year The current office holder Seán Ó Cuirreáin announced his intention to step down late last year saying the State was “neglecting” the language Commissioner Ó Cuirreáin... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

15th January, 2014

Cork Pharmacist shakes up prices

15th Janaury 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Despite numerous price drops in recent years, Ireland is still one of the most expensive countries in the world to buy medicine, particularly prescription medication. However, Healthwave, a new pharmacy based in Dundrum with an online channel, is set to disrupt the Irish market significantly by providing medications,... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

15th January, 2014

Corkman appointed to Foras na Gaeilge Board

15th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin local election candidate, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has been appointed to the Board of Foras na Gaeilge. Ó Laoghaire, 24, who is contesting the Ballincollig-Carrigaline LEA in May, was approved as one the Sinn Féin appointees to the All Ireland body at a recent North South... Read More

NEWS

15th January, 2014

War of words between SF and Labour MEP candidates

15th Janaury 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The idea of attacking a Government policy, or some national plan, is commonplace for an aspiring politician who wants their name in the headlines. When the candidate is from an opposition party we expect nothing less, but what happens when a sitting politician wants headlines? and they start... Read More

LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

14th January, 2014

AUDIO: Irish Water not popular among some Cork City Councillors

14 January 2014 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Cork City Councillor is calling on householders to “smash their water metres”! Cllr Ted Tynan from the Workers Party has been against water charging since the idea was first mooted. At last nights Council meeting he said he will “stand alongside anyone who smashes their water meter”,... Read More

NEWS

14th January, 2014

[Audio] Event Centre site will be chosen by May

14th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth, reporting from Cork City Hall bryan@TheCork.ie The location of Cork’s new Events Centre will be known by May. A team of Consultants appointed by the City Manager have begun their 4 month job of weighing up proposals for South Main Street and Albert Quay. The goal is to... Read More

NEWS

13th January, 2014

Fota Island Golf Resort to host Irish Open

13th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of County Cork is delighted that Fota Island Golf Resort had secured the contract to host the Irish Open golf tournament in June. Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide. Mayor of County Cork Cllr Noel O’Connor (FG)... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS, SPORT

11th January, 2014

Sports Capital Programme goes digital

11th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In another sign that the pen and paper is on the way out the Sports Capital Programme has also gone digital, so clubs must now apply online in a new system called OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register). Sports organistions should also take note that this will be... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS, SPORT

10th January, 2014

PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARDS: Actor Jeremy Irons to become ‘Honorary Citizen’ of Cork, Ireland

10 January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Year awards scheme, celebrates its 21st Anniversary this year, at the upcoming Gala Awards Lunch on Jan 17th, at the Rochestown Park Hotel. International actor Jeremy Irons will be honoured at the event, and receive an Honorary Corkman award from last years... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th January, 2014

Anti-car Popes Quay U-turn

10th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you haven’t been on Popes Quay recently then prepare yourself for a change. The area has become more unfriendly and restrictive for cars. The opening of the street from the direction of the opera house bridge has been narrowed, and in keeping with the style of... Read More

NEWS

10th January, 2014

Local Govt Reform still unclear – says Clon Cllr

10th January 2014 By Aidan Pendlebur – A Town Councillor on Clonakilty Town Council news@TheCork.ie Last week I informed my supporters and the people of my locality that I would not run in the May elections. While many seemed unsurprised, given my resentment towards the current Irish political landscape, the real reason was my inability... Read More

NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS