UCC & CIT to receive an additional 332 places for students this year

11 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An additional 332 places will be available for a range of courses at UCC and CIT to assist students applying to college this year, Fine Gael TD Colm Burke has said. Deputy Colm Burke said, “This year’s students faced a unique set of circumstances this year and the... Read More

EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

11th September, 2020

New water pipe for Rathpeacon should improve reliability of supply

11 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is replacing approximately 1km of problematic water mains to tackle the high levels of water leakage in Rathpeacon and improve the reliability of water supply in the area. These works will commence on Monday, 14 September 2020 and are... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

11th September, 2020

Why is there a low-flying airplane over Cork? and what can landowners do?

11 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Q: Why is a Canadian registered white airplane flying over Cork? A: It’s equipped with state-of -the-art instruments and part of a Geo survey. The airplane will fly over counties Laois, Tipperary, Kilkenny and Waterford, and neighbouring parts of Offaly, Cork, Carlow and Kildare from September until the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

11th September, 2020

COVID19: Rapid, repeat testing needed to help aviation and tourism sectors

11 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Long term isolation will mean only one thing for Ireland: job losses – warns Cork based MEP “If Ireland continues to lock itself away from the rest of Europe due to Covid 19, tens of thousands of jobs in the Irish aviation and tourism sectors will be put... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, JOBS, NEWS, POLITICS

11th September, 2020

COMBINING THE TASTE OF WHISKEY and BEER – Jameson of Midleton team up with Eight Degrees Brewing of Mitchelstown

11 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has joined forces with Eight Degrees Brewing for a unique edition of the beloved Jameson Crested. Launching this month, Jameson Crested Finished in Black Ball Metric Stout Barrels is the next step in an exciting collaboration between... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th September, 2020

30% extra free on BALLYMALOE RELISH – to mark brands 30th birthday

10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Specially designed jars of relish by Fatti Burke offer 30% extra free as thank you for customers for 30 years of support One of Ireland’s most celebrated brands, Ballymaloe Foods is celebrating 30 years in business this month. The company is planning a month of celebrations to thank... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th September, 2020

€6 million in funding for live performance and music industry – to help sector overcome COVID19 challenges

10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed confirmation of support packages of €6m for live performances and the music industry. Deputy Moynihan said, “Unlike some industries which have returned following the reopening of society as we live with the coronavirus – live music performances... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

10th September, 2020

Schools are ‘already overcrowded’, so how can students ‘distance’ to prevent COVID19? asks opposition TD

10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East Pat Buckley says that figures showing that there are 147 schools in Cork county with 30 or more children underline the challenges faced by schools to remain open during the pandemic. Sinn Féin this week launched its ‘Keeping Our Schools Open’ document... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

10th September, 2020

Ryanair leaving Cork Airport?

10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has called on the government to intervene in the escalating crisis at Cork Airport. Speaking after reports that Ryanair are considering closing their base at Cork airport, he said. “This is extremely concerning news, that no doubt... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

10th September, 2020

“Two faced TD’s who are speaking out of both sides of their mouths”

10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Deputy Michael Collins calls out the “two faced Td’s who are speaking out of both sides of their mouths”. Independent TD, for West Cork, Michael Collins has sharply criticised his opposition for voting for restrictions which they have repeatedly called “bonkers” and illogical and which they have claimed... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

10th September, 2020

Try Toastmasters for 35 days: Carrigaline Club seeks new members

10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Join Carrigaline Toastmasters for three meetings over 35 days. 35 days are just about the right amount of time to try out a new hobby! Carrigaline Toastmasters is a public speaking club. We are home to many award-winning speakers... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS