CORK POLITICS: If Simon Coveney heads to Europe, then who would take his Cork South Central seat? Cllr Des Cahill?

27 August 2020By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie Political speculation Former Lord Mayor of Cork Des Cahill (FG) tipped to succeed Simon Coveney (FG) in Cork South Central As we reported earlier today Carrigaline native and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney T.D. is odds on to become the next EU Commissioner following the resignation of Phil Hogan.... Read More

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27th August, 2020

Gaggin for Data: Three Mobile confirms uptake in 4G data usage

27 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Data traffic in Gaggin, Cork increases fivefold following technology updates by Three Ireland Residents of Gaggin, West Cork (a rural area located South South West of Bandon) have seen their internet connectivity transformed following a significant technology update in the area from Three Ireland. With some residents from... Read More

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27th August, 2020

OPW ‘Flood Minister’ Patrick O’Donovan visits Bantry and Bandon

27 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley joined Minister Patrick O’Donovan, Minister of State at the Office of Public Works (OPW) to meet with those affected by flooding in Bantry and Bandon this week. A period of intense rain, which saw over 50mm fall in... Read More

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27th August, 2020

A Cork Hotel is hosting the Largest Sculpture Exhibition in Ireland

27 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Sculpture Exhibition has been installed at The Montenotte Hotel’s sunken Victorian Gardens for the next four weeks, in association with the Kildare Gallery. In keeping with The Montenotte’s commitment to support Irish art and culture, 39 sculptures by 18 Irish artists, including Bob Quinn, Stephanie Hess and... Read More

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27th August, 2020

€5 million in student supports announced

27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has announced a comprehensive financial package of €5 million to support students’ wellbeing and mental health. This significant funding increase comes at a time of great urgency around student support and re-opening planning for the... Read More

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27th August, 2020

Carrigaline water mains to be fixed

27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water replacing ageing water mains on the Kilmoney Road Upper, Carrigaline Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 650 meters of problematic water mains to tackle the high levels of water leakage on the Kilmoney Road Upper in Carrigaline and improve the... Read More

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27th August, 2020

Cork Classical Teens Sought for €5,000 Music Competition

27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There’s good news for Cork classical teens as the Top Security Frank Maher Classical Music Awards for sixth years is going ahead this year, with a €5,000 prize for the winner. Violinist Mia Cooper, leader of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (pictured) at the photocall to launch the search... Read More

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27th August, 2020

Cork TD Simon Coveney is bookies favourite to replace Phil Hogan as EU Trade Commissioner

27 August 2020, By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Phil Hogan became the latest casualty of ‘Golfgate’ as he resigned from his EU Trade Commissioner role yesterday and Simon Coveney is the hot favourite to replace him. BoyleSports have been inundated with requests on who will replace Phil Hogan with initial odds chalked up of 10/11 for... Read More

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27th August, 2020

Moving to Cork? Here is What You Need to Consider When Looking for a Property

29 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When it comes to moving into a new home, there are a lot of things that you will need to deal with. Moving home can bring a lot of stress because there is so much to consider, especially if you are moving to a different country altogether. Cork... Read More

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27th August, 2020

‘Ditch the corporate-speak and clear the drains’ to avoid flooding, says plain talking Labour Rep

27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new audit of drains and their clearance is needed to ensure confidence on the drainage network in Cork City, according to Labour Local Area Rep Peter Horgan. “We need to get back to basics here,” Said Mr Horgan. “It’s quite clear, even with flash rainfall with heaviness... Read More

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27th August, 2020

EAST CORK: Road Safety Works in Rostellan and Aghada

27 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein Cllr Danielle Twomey welcomed the proposed new safety crossings at Rostellan and Aghada and urged the swift implementation of the scheme. Cllr Twomey and Sinn Fein’s local TD Pat Buckley have been lobbying in support of the local community to have these works done. This is... Read More

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