So you wanna be a Pilot?

30 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) has launched the BSc (Hons) in Global Business and Pilot Studies, an innovative new programme which offers prospective pilots the opportunity to bolster their career and employment prospects. The programme is the first of its kind and involves a partnership with Atlantic Flight Training... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

30th May, 2021

Government inaction is hollowing out Ireland’s taxi industry – warns Cork TD

30 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has criticised the Government for failing to put in place sector-specific Covid supports for the taxi industry. Deputy Ó Laoghaire’s comments come as taxi drivers were forced onto the streets in protest again during the week due to the lack of supports... Read More

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29th May, 2021

‘Centre of Excellence for Climate Action and Sustainability’ planned for Myross Wood House, Leap, #WestCork

29 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Green Skibbereen will be taking part in a European-wide webinar next Monday, 31 May at 10.30am to present on Community led approaches on climate action and energy. This event is presented by The Embassy of Ireland in Prague and will be hosted by the Irish Ambassador to the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

29th May, 2021

Munster Rugby player is SEAT Brand Ambassador

29 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster rugby player, Jack O’Sullivan, has signed a 12-month partnership with SEAT dealer, Johnson & Perrott Mahonpoint. O’Sullivan will be driving the all-new SEAT Leon for the next year, which he picked up from the Johnson & Perrott showroom as it reopened its doors on 17th May. The... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th May, 2021

Online booking opens for Ireland’s only Victorian Waterworks

28 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Visitors to Ireland’s only Victorian Waterworks now have the comfort of booking in advance with Old Cork Waterworks Experience launching a new online booking platform. The introduction of dedicated timeslots will offer certainty and reassurance to visitors and enhance the onsite experience. Staff are looking forward to welcoming... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th May, 2021

€920,000 allocated for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways in Cork

27 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Good news for Farmers Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has welcomed the allocation of €920,000 for repairs and improvement works on non-public roads in rural Cork communities. Over €68 million has now been invested under the Local Improvement Scheme since it was re-introduced in 2017. Senator Lombard said:... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, FINE GAEL, NEWS

27th May, 2021

Government must support Bar and Restaurant industry to recover after COVID

27 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on the Minister for Health and the Government to ensure that there is no cliff-edge to current wage supports for workers as our economy reopens over the coming weeks and months, and to ensure that the Bar & restaurant sector... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

27th May, 2021

Government must act to protect Aer Lingus jobs in Cork Airport

27 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on the Government to stand up for workers at Cork Airport, and to engage with Aer Lingus to ensure that no jobs are lost. Speaking in the Dáil, the Cork South Central TD said: “The reality is, that aviation will... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, JOBS, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

27th May, 2021

SPORT: Crosshaven Olympian Derval O’Rourke turns 40

27 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This May, as three-time Olympian Derval O’Rourke turns 40, she reflects on this milestone with joy and excitement. Believing that life is to be celebrated and embraced, Derval encourages us to live our best and healthiest lives. Irrespective of your stage in life, it can be difficult to... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

27th May, 2021

New Erasmus programme will benefit Irish students

27 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The programme, which has demonstrated that it plays a significant role in helping young people experience Europe will have almost double the funding in 2021 to 2027, with over €28 billion from different sources, compared to the previous seven years when it had a budget of €14.7 billion.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th May, 2021

Cork City Council join drive to renovate buildings and deliver on climate objectives

26 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie This week, the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC) announced that Cork City, Laois and Kilkenny County Councils are now part of the European Union (EU) funded BUILD UPON2 project. The objective of Build Upon² is to develop and implement a Framework that allows local authorities to track and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, JOBS

26th May, 2021

WATCH LIVESTEAM: Lord Mayor’s Culture, Civic and Community & Voluntary Awards 2021

26 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This week Cork City recognises some of its civic, cultural and community leaders with the annual Lord Mayor’s Culture, Civic and Community & Voluntary Awards. With COVID-19 restrictions, the traditional awards ceremony in City Hall could not take place, so the awards will take place online. Today, Wednesday... Read More

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