** Fianna Fáil Mayor of Bandon, Cllr Gillian Coughlan, has called for work on the Bandon Main Drainage Scheme to be resumed amid fears that Bandon is again under threat of flooding. Cllr Coughlan commented: “Poor weather forecasts over the coming days have left many homes and businesses in Bandon again under the threat of... Read More
The inaugural 2012 University College Cork (UCC) Research Awards were presented on Monday 19 November, celebrating UCC researchers who have made exceptional and influential research contributions. Six individual researcher awards and one research team award were made at the ceremony, which was held in UCC’s Glucksman Gallery. The awards recognise those who push boundaries, enhance... Read More
Cork City Football Club are delighted to confirm that Danny Furlong has signed for the club. The 23 year-old joins the club from Wexford Youths, where he topped the First Division scoring charts with 13 goals in 24 appearances last season. The striker spoke to CorkCityFC.net this evening shortly after putting pen to paper on... Read More
Alice Taylor is November, Cork Person of Month. To mark the recent publication of her book on bereavement ‘And Time Stood Still’, and also to celebrate her past body of work, Alice Taylor has been named November Cork Person of the Month. Alice, addressing friends from hometown Innishannon and her native Newmarket, at the book... Read More
Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork, one of Europe’s leading ICT research institutes, has announced the appointment of Dr Kieran Drain as its Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Drain will join Tyndall in January 2013 from his role as Vice President and General Manager of the Lighting and Display Technology Division of Rambus Inc, Ohio.... Read More
A very happy engaged couple are looking forward to *‘tying the knot next year’.* As he works in Cork, the lucky fiance purchased his winning Match 5 plus 1 Lucky Star ticket in the Super Valu store, Skehard Road, Blackrock Road, Cork on the day of the draw, last Friday 16 December 2012. The lucky... Read More
The Arts Council has cited a recently published Indecon economic report saying that the arts are now more important than ever for Ireland in terms of the employment and revenue generated by the sector and the positive impact which Irish artists are having on our reputation abroad. The announcement came as the Arts Council today... Read More
Fianna Fáil TD in County Cork Michael Moynihan has heavily criticised the Government for failing to keep its promises to students and their parents across Cork in relation to third level fees and student grants.**** ** ** The Dáil this week debated a Fianna Fáil motion calling on the Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn to... Read More
** The percentage of eFlow registered drivers in Cork is increasing. **** ** ** Latest figures from eFlow, Ireland’s leading toll solutions provider, show that over 23,000 or 10% of Cork’s motorists are registered with eFlow.**** ** ** As a registered tag account customer, Cork motorists benefit from automatic toll payment on all toll roads... Read More
15 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Experienced Irish mental health nurses and midwives are urgently required in Sydney and other areas of New South Wales as their health board launches a new recruitment drive for 70 Irish nurses. Galway-based recruitment agency ICE Group are co-ordinating the campaign in partnership with New South Wales Health... Read More
GoCar, Ireland’s car sharing initiative has returned to its roots and today re-launched its Cork GoBases located on College View, Wandesford Quay, Anglesea Street and Lower Glanmire Road (opposite Kent station). GoCar also announced the opening of a new GoBase at CIT which will be open for business within a week. As demand increases GoCar... Read More
Clonakilty Trainer Ray Hurley will go up against Jockey Colman Sweeney from Kilworth in the Point-to-Point category of the 2012 Horse Racing Ireland Awards, which take place at Leopardstown Racecourse on December 10th. Trainer Michael Winters from Kanturk is nominated for the prestigious Outstanding Achievement Award while Youghal native Davy Russell is a contender for... Read More