Greens call for a shift from a car-first approach in the how the NDP affects the region

3 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called for a shift from a car-first approach to a greater emphasis on public transport, cycling and walking in the how the National Development Plan affects the region. Speaking this afternoon, Green Party councillor in Cork City North East, Oliver Moran, replied... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd July, 2019

25 Years of Jurys Inn Cork

2 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Jurys Inn Cork, which first opened its doors in 1994. The central Cork hotel, located on Anderson’s Quay, is one of four Jurys Inn hotels in Ireland and has been a popular destination for holidaymakers and business travellers... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

1st July, 2019

Bishop Fintan Gavin ordained as Bishop of Cork & Ross

1 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork & Ross has a new Bishop since yesterday. Below are photos and the addresses of the outgoing, and incoming Bishops. Words of welcome of Bishop John Buckley at the beginning of Mass for the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-elect Fintan Gavin Fáilte roimh go léir go dtí an... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

1st July, 2019

€300,000 for South Cork and West Cork Food Companies

1 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork, 19 June 2019: A number of food producers in West and South Cork have benefited from a LEADER initiative that provides up to €200,000 in funding for artisan food companies and food start-ups. Managed by SECAD and supported by Cork County Council, the programme has invested €300,000... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

30th June, 2019

SOCCER: New management for Cork City FC

30 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC is delighted to announce our new management team structure for the remainder of the 2019 season Frank Kelleher will join the men’s first team backroom staff as first team manager. John Cotter will assume the role as men’s first team head coach. Alan Bennett will... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

30th June, 2019

Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre ‘Young Mariner Programme’

30 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The achievements of 21 young students were celebrated Friday 28th June with an event at the Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre (OEC) in Cork’s stunning coastal town. The event in question marked the graduation ceremony following the completion of the second Young Mariner Program; a 9-month outdoor education course... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th June, 2019

Cork Airport sponsors Waterford Radio Station WLR FM

30 June 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has become the proud sponsor the Outside Broadcast Unit and three new 100% electric E Golfs. Not for a Cork radio station, but for a Waterford one! as the Airport seeks to attract passengers from elsewhere in Munster. Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications Cork Airport with... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th June, 2019

Ordination of Bishop of Cork & Ross on Sunday will be live-streamed for first time

29 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Father Fintan Gavin to be ordained Bishop of Cork & Ross on Sunday Date and Time: 3.00pm on Sunday 30 June 2019. Venue: ‘The North Cathedral’ formally known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary and Saint Anne, Cork City. The Cathedral has a capacity for 1,200 people. In... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

29th June, 2019

EDUCATION: Schools out for summer, and four principals are retiring

29 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The school term has ended for Primary Schools. In the Church of Ireland Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, following cumulative service of over 160 years, four primary school principals are retiring: Sinead Solleveld (South Abbey National School, Youghal), Harriet Pritchard (Bandonbridge National School), Sharon Hosford (The Model... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

29th June, 2019

FARMING: New measures to support beef farmers

29 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Member of the Oireachtas Agriculture, Food and the Marine committee, Carrigaline based Senator Tim Lombard, has said that new measures to boost the beef sector would support hard-pressed beef farmers in Cork. Senator Lombard was speaking in the wake of the committee’s report, ‘The Future of the Beef... Read More

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

29th June, 2019

€1 million funding for Disabled Persons Grant Scheme and Improvement Works in Cork County – O’Shea

29 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed news that funding of €1 million for the Disabled Persons Grant scheme (DPG) and Improvement Works In Lieu of social housing scheme (IWILs) has been approved for Cork County Council. €15m has been approved nationaly for the Scheme.... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

29th June, 2019

ENTERTAINMENT: €500,000 EuroMillions ticket sold in Kanturk

29 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Third win Cork in Two Weeks! Cork’s winning streak in the EuroMillions game continues after a winning ticket for last night’s EuroMillions Plus top prize was sold in Kanturk, Co. Cork. It is the third time in two weeks that the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000 was... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS