Cork should aim for light rail by 2025, says Green Party

24 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party has called for a more ambitious timeline for delivery of a light rail system in Cork in light of the declaration of a climate and biodiversity emergency by Dáil Éireann. Plans contained in the Cork Metropolitan Area Draft Transport Strategy 2040 include a 17km light... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

24th May, 2019

Hotel announces ‘Artist in Residence programme’ #Marketing #PRIdeas

24 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Inspired by the bustling streets, arts, vibrancy and culture of the city of Cork, The Kingsley, the deluxe 4-star hotel on the banks of the River Lee has launched their ‘Artist in Residence programme’. The brainchild of General Manager of the hotel, Fergal Harte, the programme was created... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd May, 2019

Dump transformed into public park – Tramore Park, Cork City

23 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor Cllr. Mick Finn performed the official opening of the 70 hectare Tramore Valley Park this afternoon. The park has been developed on the site of the former Kinsale Road landfill, which operated from 1963 to 2009. Waste deposited at the facility included: municipal solid waste, commercial... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

23rd May, 2019

RehabCare funding confirmed as services are secured for Cork South West -Murphy O’Mahony

23 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Disability, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony TD, has welcomed news that €2m in funding has been secured for RehabCare but warned families and service users in the West Cork area should not have had to endure such fear in the lead up to the confirmation of... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

23rd May, 2019

Cork Property Developer ‘GPD’ expands

23 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Speaking at the launch, Aaron Willis, General Manager of GPD said “Our new fleet indicates our dedication towards a leaner operation and our continued commitment to building on the 80% growth GPD experienced in 2018 – which means more houses and more recruitment in 2019/ 2020”. GPD say... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd May, 2019

Put electric car charging points in new city suburbs, says Green Party

22 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has said Cork City Council should consider areas in the new expanded city boundary as locations for new electric car charging points. The Government recently announced that it is to invest €20m in high-powered charging units across the country. Director of roads, Gerry... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd May, 2019

Enterprising Hotel advertises ‘pre-baby’ breaks #Packages #NewMarkets #Marketing

22 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Rock-a-hi-baby – prepare for the arrival of your little one with two gorgeous pre-baby breaks at Fota Island Resort A world away from the hustle and bustle, but just 8 miles from the city of Cork, there’s no better place to celebrate those precious weeks before the arrival of your little... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st May, 2019

Fota Wildlife park promotes drinks can recycling

21 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st May, 2019

A Cork factory has opened a 10,500 sq ft cleanroom!

21 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie MEP Deirdre Clune officially opened the new ILC Dover manufacturing facility in Blarney Business Park, Cork today (Tuesday) alongside ILC Dover CEO and President Fran DiNuzzo. The state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with 10,500 sq ft of clean room capability will enable the global leader in flexible containment solutions... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st May, 2019

We need a Green New Deal for Europe – Ní Riada

21 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called for an EU wide Green New Deal Speaking during an Environmental Pillar EU election debate in Cork in recent weeks the Ireland South MEP said major, EU wide reform, such as climate-proofing all future legislation, was the only way forward... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

20th May, 2019

Deliveroo stage river delivery as PR stunt in Cork

20 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deliveroo surprised hungry Cork customers on Thursday evening by performing its first delivery by rowing boat along the River Lee. Having delivered food orders to customers along the banks of the Grand Canal in Dublin last year, Deliveroo has set its sights on trialling water-based delivery in Cork... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th May, 2019

‘Ruxi’ (Rural taxi) proposal a step closer

20 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A taxi service that caters specifically for rural Ireland is a now a step closer, a Fine Gael Minister has said. Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly, has received confirmation from the National Transport Authority (NTA) CEO Anne Graham that she is willing to amend... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS