AUDIO: Nationalise Ulster Bank – says Cork TD

19 February 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Cork North Central TD who is also Oireachtas Finance Committee member, Mick Barry, this morning called for the nationalisation of Ulster Bank. The Cork North Central deputy said that this is the only way to guarantee protection of the banks’ 1.1 customers, 88 branches and 2800 workers.... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

19th February, 2021

New Sculpture at Kent Train Station as part of crime rehabilitation programme

19 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new sculpture has been given a permanent home at Kent Train Station in Cork City. The piece titled ‘Our Crew Are the Best’, was placed on the green near the entrance of the Cork station after a nationwide search for a location which would enable the public... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th February, 2021

Chip Shop sponsors Womens Football Team

18 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC announce Jackie Lennox Chip Shop as Premier Sponsor of Women’s Team Jackie Lennox, a member of the Cork Athletic side which won the league and FAI Cup double in 1951, founded the business that same year, and that association with football on Leeside has continued throughout the... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

18th February, 2021

Why are sales of Jameson up by 3%?

18 February 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers Results – six months ending 31 December 2020 Jameson saw net sales growth of 3% in the period from July to December 2020. Jameson, Redbreast, the Spot range, and Method and Madness achieved their highest ever H1 volumes. Jameson sales in the US exceeded 2 million... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

17th February, 2021

BUSINESS: An #MBA from @UCC just become more valuable thanks to accredition by the Association of MBA @ArdmoreShipping

17 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie University College Cork’s Executive MBA programme has become one of only 277 MBA programmes to be accredited by the Association of MBA. One of Ireland’s largest business schools has received a prestigious accreditation from a world-leading authority, and praise for its ambitious plans for its multimillion-euro development in... Read More

BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

17th February, 2021

Religious Brother is ‘Cork Person of the Month’ @Cork_POTY

17 February 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Brother Ben Cusack To mark his contribution to education and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his Youth Club, Br. Ben (pictured above at the Youth Club) receives a Cork Person of the Month award. His name also goes forward, together with the other Persons of Month picked... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

17th February, 2021

€3.9m @UCC project will empower businesses to meet sustainability challenges

17 February 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Business owners must prepare for the new regulations that will follow the passing of the forthcoming Climate Action Bill, according to the project leads behind a new €3.9m University College Cork initiative that aims to help industry make the most of the green transition. The Sustainable Futures project... Read More

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17th February, 2021

People aged 70 and over to be invited by GPs for #COVID19 vaccination @AindriasMoynih1

17 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fail TD for Cork North West and spokesperson on public health, Aindrias Moynihan, has said from this week onwards people aged 70 and over will be invited by GPs for vaccination starting with those aged 85 and over. Earlier this week the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, POLITICS

17th February, 2021

Legislation to give adopted people access to Birth Certificates

17 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has today introduced legislation in the Dáil to give survivors of Mother and Baby Homes access to their birth records. The Civil Registration Amendment Bill 2021 will enable any adopted person to access a copy of their birth certificate. Speaking on the Bill, Sinn Féin TD... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

17th February, 2021

Passenger ferry services from Ringaskiddy, Co Cork postponed @BrittanyFerries

17 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Brittany Ferries says it will remain a predominantly freight-only service for now. Prior to COVID19 around 80 per cent of the brands annual income was generated by holidaymakers, but with international travel essentially banned for most people the Ferry company has had to focus on freight for the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

17th February, 2021

New COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) will provide welcome boost for struggling Cork businesses

17 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) will provide welcome boost for struggling Cork businesses Cork Senator Tim Lombard has welcoming the new nationwide €60 million COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS) which will provide be a support for struggling businesses. The funding for the COVID Business Aid Scheme (CBAS)... Read More

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16th February, 2021

CORK BUSINESS NEWS: Mallow’s ‘EPS Group’ expands in UK with acquisition of ‘Ferrier Pumps’

16 February 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Business News EPS Group – headquartered in Mallow, Co Cork – has further expanded its presence in the UK with the acquisition of Ferrier Pumps Limited, a multi-faceted engineering company with 40 years experience and pedigree across Scotland and Northern England. Established by Brian Ferrier in 1981... Read More

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