27th September 2013, Friday By Sports Reporter sport@TheCork.ie Play starts today in Youghal Co. Cork in the International Snooker Challenge Cup between the Republic of Ireland, France and Northern Ireland. This will be the first major International Amateur Snooker event to be held in Cork and there is sure to be some fascinating match ups... Read More
Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has welcomed five new counties to his Ireland South constituency, as revealed by the Constituency Commission report on the new European electoral boundaries, published today (September 25th). “I am happy that the newly extended South constituency will still cover Kerry, Cork, Tipperary, Limerick and Waterford. “In addition, the revised Ireland... Read More
24th September 2013, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The “Blue September” campaign to tackle mens cancer is winding down this week. It’s part of an international movement encouraging men to discuss health concerns with family, friends and their GP. 1 in 3 men in Ireland will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, but... Read More
By Council Reporter news@TheCork.ie Residents leaders from the Glen have expressed themselves “bitterly disappointed” with the “totally unsatisfactory” result of talks held with representatives of Bus Eireann management this lunchtime. The residents’ delegation was told that Bus Eireann hope to make one change to their new timetable: they plan to seek permission from the National... Read More
24th September 2013 By TheCork.ie Reporter news@TheCork.ie A Co Cork man and his wife had a glass of champagne and toasted “a very lucky year” at National Lottery offices today as they collected a cheque for €250,000. The lucky winner, who wishes to remain private, matched the six numbers in the Lotto Plus 2 draw... Read More
24th September 2013, Tuesday By Council Reporter news@TheCork.ie Talks get underway at 12 noon today between representatives of residents in the Glen and Bus Eireann management on the contentious issue of bus services in the Northside estate. Bus Eireann axed the number 12 service at the end of August halving bus runs from the Glen... Read More
24th September 2013, Tuesday By Marine Correspondent The all weather lifeboat was launched to carry out a medical evacuation from Cape Clear Island in West Cork this evening. The call for assistance was made at 10:04pm on Monday 23rd Sept when a 15 year old youth required urgent medical attention. The all weather lifeboat Alan... Read More
Monday, 23rd September 2013 By Sports Reporter The battle for sixth place continues in Drogheda tomorrow night, as Cork City travel to face Drogheda United. The home side go into the game ahead of City in sixth place on goal difference, with previous meetings between the sides this season resulting in a win for each... Read More
Cork City Socialist Party councillor Mick Barry this morning called for a YES vote in the Seanad referendum scheduled for October 4. The Socialist Party launched a postering blitz this weekend which highlights the undemocratic and elitist nature of the Seanad. One poster reads “Seanad Electorate: Rochestown 340 Ballyvolane 77 Make Your First Vote on... Read More
Thursday, 19th September 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth news@TheCork.ie A Fine Gael Councillor in Cork says children with Down Syndrome should have an automatic right to a medical card. At present there are only three categories of people who automatically receive cards without a means test: those affected by Thalidomide, survivors of Symphysiotomy, and people... Read More
16th August 2013 By Bryan Smyth, in Ballyvourney, Co Cork bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has selected Liadh Ní Riada as the party’s candidate to contest the European Election in the south of the country next year. Members from across Munster packed into The Cahir House Hotel, Co. Tipperary to decide between Ms. Ní Riada and Cllr.... Read More
16th August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth news@TheCork.ie A former Mayor of County Cork has been elected as Leas-Cathaoirleach of the Southern and Eastern Regional Assembly. The AGM of the SERA took place on Friday, 13th September in Assembly House, Waterford. Cllr. Thomas Kinsella was elected as Cathaoirleach and Cllr. Tim Lombard was elected as... Read More