CORK CLUBS: What are the benefits of joining Toastmasters?

5 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Carrigaline is the largest town in County Cork. It has the benefit of having a long-established Toastmasters Club. As part of our series exploring what hobbies people are pursuing during COVID19 TheCork.ie spoke with Club PRO Rona Coghlan, who has been putting together profiles of members; asking why... Read More

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5th October, 2020

EAST CORK: Youghal RNLI involved in multi-agency rescue of a person cut off by the tide.

5 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Volunteer crew of Youghal RNLI were requested to launch this evening (Monday 5 October) at 5.20pm to reports of a lady cut off by a rising tide near the pier at Knockadoon. The Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat arrived on the scene at 5.32pm and quickly located the... Read More

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5th October, 2020

HSE should develop a Rehabilitation Centre in Cork (people currently travel to Dun Laoghaire)

5 October 2020By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie Padraig O’Sullivan TD for Cork North Central is calling on the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, in conjunction with the HSE to develop a regional Rehabilitation Centre in Cork to service the needs of communities in the Southern region. Deputy O’Sullivan commented, “The National Rehabilitation Centre in Dun-Laoghaire is already... Read More

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4th October, 2020

ART EXHIBITION: looks at X-Rays, Gamma Rays, and Infrared

4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Art meets Science at Crawford Art Gallery with The School of Looking Art meets Science in Invisible Light, an expansive new exhibition where visitors to Crawford Art Gallery can expect to encounter exciting new artworks that explore the Electromagnetic Spectrum. In the exhibition, The School of Looking asks... Read More

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4th October, 2020

How to apply for Irish Naturalisation (Citizenship) in Cork?

4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Did you know that Citizenship and a Passport are different things? You must be an Irish Citizen before you can apply for an Irish Passport. If you were born in Ireland to Irish Parents then you do not need to apply for Citizenship, as you already have it... Read More

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4th October, 2020

THINGS TO DO IN CORK: IndieCork Film Festival begins today with Premier of Damian McCarthy’s Caveat

4 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The IndieCork Festival starts today with the World Premier of ‘Caveat’. IndieCork returns for its eight year as it once again focuses on showcasing independent filmmakers – from handpicked arthouse titles, to the outer reaches of the indie world. Reflecting the global predicament we live in now, one... Read More

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4th October, 2020

Gold award for Carrigaline based ‘The Good Fish Company’ at Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards

4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie At the 2020 Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards there was a GOLD award for Skellig Bay Marinated Hake with Garlic & Herb from The Good Fish Company. The product can be purchased from the companies own shops or from Aldi. The Good Fish Company was established in 1988... Read More

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4th October, 2020

HERITAGE BUILDINGS under threat? Where are Cork’s 1916 and War of Independence landmarks

4 October 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent Northside Councillor, Ken O Flynn, has requested clarification from Cork City Council regarding all historical properties relating to the patriots of both the 1916 and the War of Independence. Cllr. O’ Flynn stated that he found it “extremely upsetting to see the demolition of 40< Herbert Park,... Read More

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4th October, 2020

BUSINESS: Cork schoolfriends celebrate 10 years of successful boutique @Peacheskilkenny

4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Best pals since school in Cork survive horrible year and are backing their business for another decade Best pals since their days at Loreto school in Fermoy, Co Cork and business partners after, Andrea Lyons and Siobhan Forrest, are celebrating 10 years in business and in spite of... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th October, 2020

18 Cork County Schools added to Creative Schools Programme

4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council welcomes news that 18 primary and secondary schools in Co County have been added to the national ‘Creative Schools Programme’. A new Primary Schools Creative Cluster for West Cork has also been announced. This Creative Cluster will be managed by the West Cork Education Centre... Read More

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3rd October, 2020

ON THE MOVE: Arthritis Ireland appoints new chairman from Cork

3 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Arthritis Ireland has announced the appointment of Tim O’Sullivan from Dungourney as its new chairman. He replaces Seoirse Smith who leaves the board after 10 years, including three as chair. Mr O’Sullivan is also chair of the Cork branch of Arthritis Ireland and was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis... Read More

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3rd October, 2020

Cork TD named as Spokesperson for Health

3 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD, Colm Burke, has been appointed by An Tánaiste and Leader of Fine Gael, Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael Spokesperson for Health. Deputy Burke said: ‘’It is an honour and a privilege to be appointed as Fine Gael Spokesperson for Health. ‘’This is an area... Read More

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