The Government is to press ahead with halving the number of Vocational Education Committees (VECs) across the country. It has published plans to reduce the number from 33 to 16. The previous Fianna Fail government said Cork would retain Corks seperate VECs, but alas the ‘new’ Fine Gael-Labour coalition have now said the axe will... Read More
South & East Cork Tourism are delighted to announce that the official launch of ‘The Ring of Cork’ tourism brochure and the ‘Cork Open Gardens’ will be performed by Mr. Phil Hogan TD, Minister for Environment, Community, and Local Government on Friday July 8th at Fota House, Arboretum, and Gardens in East Cork. The Ring... Read More
28 June 2011 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tanora – the drink considered to be a true Rebel tradition – is to be put to the ultimate taste test by its legions of fans in Cork. Recently the formula of the tangerine-flavoured sparking drink was altered but feedback from fans was mixed, so much so that... Read More
Cork South Central Fáil TD Michael McGrath has welcomed the sale of the Pfizer manufacturing facility at Shanbally, Cork to BioMarin but has again expressed his regret that there will be 65 job losses later in the year as the plant closes. Deputy McGrath commented: “Today’s announcement that the sale has been completed of the... Read More
Mairead McGuinness, Ireland East Fine Gael MEP who is seeking her party’s nomination for the Presidency will be in Cork on Sunday. At 12 noon the MEP will be in Ballincollig for the Cork Summer Show, now in its 170th year, and she will meet Fine Gael public representatives and members.
Mr. Phil Hogan T.D, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, today (5/5/2011) called on everyone to work together to ensure Cork is presented in the best possible light during the upcoming State visits. To celebrate Civic Responsibility Week which runs from 9 May to 15 May the Minister is offering Cork a one-off... Read More
Cork City captain Greg O’Halloran and goalkeeper Mark McNulty look set to miss tomorrow night’s game against Longford Town at Turner’s Cross. McNulty is suspended following his sending off in the 5-1 win over Salthill Devon while O’Halloran is struggling with a knee injury, and City boss Tommy Dunne says he is very unlikely to... Read More
NUI Seanad candidate Regina O’Connor emphasises the role of Renewable Energy in the turn around in Cork’s economy and the creation of Cork jobs Regina was a member of the EU negotiation team which formulated the EU renewable energy package for Ireland and all other EU member states. Regina will attend today’s Cork Energy workshop organized by... Read More
Congratulations to Cork’s Kay O’Carroll who won the Ladies’ Open Singles title with a 4 – 3 victory over Linda Harte from Kilkenny at the Tramore Spring Festival over the weekend. The Cork ladies’ team were unlucky to lose to the eventual winners Wexford in the semi-finals of the Ladies’ Inter-Counties Challenge competition.
Cllr. Noel O C onnor, Chairman of the Committee, spoke to the press after the Parade and said,”A crowd of nearly 15000, yes fifteen thousand people, lined the streets of Mallow to see this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. It was a nice bright Spring day which enhanced the amount of conviviality that engulfed Mallow... Read More
Over 400 Leaving Cert Agricultural Science students from Cork closed the textbooks and opened their minds last Friday at Agri Aware’s Farm Walk ‘n Talks. Taking place at Clonakilty Agricultural College, this was just one practical day in a week of Farm Walk ‘n Talks which took place in seven locations across the country. The day... Read More
Former Minister and TD John Gormley will step down as leader of the Greens, saying the party needs new leadership. The party suffered heavy losses in the general election, losing all their seats in the Dail. However Cork Senator Dan Boyle remains in the Seanad until its elections are held. An email – seen by... Read More