[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

NEWS

7th April, 2014

[Audio] Former Lord Mayor Michael O’Connell invited to Royal Event

7th April 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Former Lord Mayor of Cork is making preparations to fly to he UK to take part in the official visit of President Michael D. Higgins to Britain. Labour Cllr Michael O’Connell was Lord Mayor of Cork when Queen Elizabeth visited Ireland in 2011. Now, Cllr O’Connell will head in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

6th April, 2014

Driving licence delays in Cork

8th April 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central TD Michael McGrath says it’s unacceptable that people in Cork are facing lengthy delays at the National Driver Licence Service office in the city centre. There have been reports of people waiting over four hours to be seen, only to be told to come back... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th April, 2014

[Audio] Coveney says no excuse for animal cruelty

5th April 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A suspected case of animal cruelty is being investigated in County Clare. The carcasses of nine horses, three cattle and three calves were found this week at the foot of Baltard Cliffs in Doonbeg The ISPCA says it appears the animals had been thrown from the cliff... Read More

NEWS

5th April, 2014

Sport – Cork City FC signs Iarfhlaith Davoren

5th April 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 27 year old has put pen to paper with the club and manager John Caulfield hopes the left sided player will be available for selection for Monday’s game against Limerick. Commenting on the signing, Caulfield told CorkCityFC.ie that he believes Davoren will be a good addition to... Read More

NEWS

5th April, 2014

Garda – Witness Appeal Serious Injury RTC, Kanturk, Cork.

5th April 2014, Saturday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardai in Kanturk are appealing for witnesses following a collision at Glen South, Naad, Kanturk which occured yesterday evening Friday 4th April, 2014. At approximately 5.30p.m. a female pedal cyclist (32 years) was found injured on the side of the road by a passerby. She was removed... Read More

NEWS

5th April, 2014

[Audio] 2.5m CT suite opens at Mercy Hospital

5th April 2014, Saturday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Two new state-of-the art CT Scanners have been unveiled at The Mercy Hospital. The new C-T imaging Suite was officially opened yesterday afternoon by Minister Simon Coveney. The advanced scanners will enable the diagnosis of a wide range of diseases, and allow the staff at the Radiology... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

3rd April, 2014

“Give people hope” says City Council candidate

3rd April 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Barry Keane is one of many people running in the local elections. Mr Keane would like a seat on Cork City Council. The Fine Gael member had much success with a story about the Shandon Clock being stuck earlier this year. Today Mr Keane issued a press release... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

3rd April, 2014

New SuperValu opens in Kinsale

3rd April 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Michael Morgan, SuperValu Sales Director, Michael Smith, Smiths SuperValu and Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, SuperValu pictured at the opening of the new SuperValu Kinsale store. Pic: ProVision Doors opened at the new SuperValu store in Kinsale today. The store, which is owned by local businessman, Michael Smith represents... Read More

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2nd April, 2014

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