23rd August 2013, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A senior Cabinet Minister says proposals to give TDs the Government’s financial forecasts before the Budget are unworkable. Labour Deputy Kevin Humphreys floated the idea earlier yesterday- claiming it would give politicians time to debate how State money is spent. He also wants to see information... Read More
21 August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie AIB have open a stand-alone self service banking area in Cork, just off St Patricks’ Street. But as bank goers will know more machines means less staff, less jobs, less footfall, less money in the local economy… but on the other hand it can mean more convenience... Read More
By Adam Klaus adamklaus@TheCork.ie Students attending UCC in the new academic year 2013/14 will have the opportunity to avail of alcohol-free accommodation for the first time as part of a pilot programme by the UCC Health Matters initiative and UCC Campus Accommodation. While subject to demand, good uptake is expected and spaces will be limited... Read More
The Cork innovates bursary announcement this year has been confirmed at €30,000. The Cork innovates bursary has become a vital tool for any business that wins the accolade and is sure to attract a large number of entries this year. This year’s bursary is an increase of nearly 60% on the 2012 figure. Last year... Read More
19th August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Voluntary residents’ group, The Grange Frankfield Partnership, will launch the much-anticipated Vernon Mount Lecture Series at Cork City Heritage Week next week. The organisation, which represents local residents’ associations, has gathered a number of influential and expert speakers to discuss various issues relating to Vernon Mount House,... Read More
Cork innovates, the Cork City and County Council joint initiative, has been shortlisted in the 2013 Excellence in Local Government Awards by Chambers Ireland. Cork innovates is a major driver of entrepreneurship in the Cork region and this award is testament to the work put in by all those involved since the initiative came to... Read More
The Mercy University Hospital is the first hospital in Ireland to have introduced an electronic referral system for GPs referring patients for general outpatient hospital appointments. The general referral form which the GPs can use is suitable for all general hospital outpatient appointments. The project is part of a HSE national pilot. In January of... Read More
19 August 2013 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie JLS received their very own Rebel Passports from Lord Mayor, Cllr. Catherine Clancy on a special visit to Cork City Hall on August 17th. They join the likes of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Jedward and Taoiseach Enda Kenny, who are now “honourary” Corkonians thanks to their very own... Read More
By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ienews@thecork.ie Yesterday on Facebook it was said that Crowley’s Music Centre, in McCurtain Street, Cork City had closed. Local businesses were unable to confirm the news. If true it would be a loss to the heritage of Cork, as Rory Gallagher was known to frequent the shop. But today I visited the... Read More
9 August 2013 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 68th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be marked in Cork City this evening. The Workers Party – which is calling for nuclear disarmament – will hold a brief ceremony at the “Peace Park” – located... Read More
9 August 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Increased crime in urban and rural areas, the cost of house insurance and the loss of faith in the Irish banking system is driving people in Ireland to put their valuables in safety deposit boxes, but banks are moving out of that business. So stepping in to... Read More
By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie International Conferences were worth more than 7-point-2 million euro to Cork last year. The figure comes from the first annual report of the “Cork Convention Bureau”. The Bureau is a public-private partnership which promotes Leeside as a destination for business meetings and conferences. By working with organisers the Bureau brought... Read More