Commissioner for Oaths near me

16 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Commissioner for Oaths David O’Sullivan has adjusted his service to focus on weekday evenings. The service makes life easier for anybody who needs to have legal documentation witnessed/executed. On the website, Mr O’Sullivan said “You may have a document that needs the signature from a Commissioner of Oaths,... Read More

16th November, 2019

IRELAND’S INSURANCE CRISIS: What is the Government doing?

16 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Donohoe’s hands-off approach to insurance crisis exposed – McGrath Information revealed to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD has revealed that the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has not had a single meeting with the insurance industry in the past two and a half years on... Read More

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16th November, 2019

Taoiseach turns sod on €198,000 ‘affordable houses’ in Cork (at Boherboy Road, Lotamore, Mayfield)

16 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, An Tánaiste, Mr Simon Coveney & Mr Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government were in Cork this afternoon to turn the sod at the official launch of the Affordable Housing Scheme at Boherboy Road, Lotamore, Mayfield, Cork. The €40 million value... Read More

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16th November, 2019

Landmark Roll-out of Broadband a Step Closer with EU Decision

16 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The decision by the European Commission this week to grant state aid approval to the National Broadband Plan means the landmark roll-out of rural broadband is a step closer, Cork North West Fine Gael General Election candidate Councillor John Paul O’Shea has said. Cllr. O’Shea said: “The decision... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

16th November, 2019

WEST CORK: A Skibbereen based food company has created a new drink for #GutHealth @culturedfoodco

16 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First things first; what is Beet Kvass. It is an ancient probiotic drink, originating from Russia over two centuries ago. It is packed full of nutrients to support your immune system and your digestion. It is an anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and it cleanses the liver. This veggie tonic is... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

16th November, 2019

Cork’s fight for Irish independence needs State commemoration – Burke

16 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie State commemorations must be held in Cork to mark the contribution of the Rebel city and county in the fight for Irish independence, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Colm Burke, a Fine Gael bye-election candidate for Cork North Central, said, “Next year Cork will be central... Read More

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16th November, 2019

Cork County Council is ready for winter, checkout WinterReady.ie for personal tips

16 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The “Be Winter Ready” campaign for Cork and Kerry, an inter-agency initiative involving An Garda Síochána, the Health Service Executive, Cork County Council, Cork City Council and Kerry County Council launched last week. “Be Winter Ready” is a co-ordinated campaign involving statutory services to raise public awareness about... Read More

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15th November, 2019

‘Cork County Age Friendly House Design Competition’ wins award

15 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork County Age Friendly House Design Competition reigned victorious at the National Age Friendly Ireland Recognition and Achievements Awards, held at Croke Park Stadium in Dublin last night. Minister of State, Housing & Urban Development, Damien English presented the award to representatives from the Cork Age Friendly... Read More

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15th November, 2019

TRAFFIC BOTTLENECK TO IMPROVE? Cork County Council tendering for Little Island transport design works

15 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil councillor, Pádraig O’Sullivan has confirmed that progress is soon to be made on addressing traffic and transport issues in Little Island. Cllr. O’Sullivan was commenting as Cork County Council advertised a call for tenders for design works under the Little Island Traffic and Transportation Study.... Read More

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15th November, 2019

EAST CORK: Sports clubs receive over €1m in ‘Sports Capital Programme’ funding

15 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that a total of €1,034,090 will be divided amongst 18 sports clubs and community groups across Cork East Constituency through today’s Sports Capital Programme funding announcements. The funding is... Read More

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15th November, 2019

Apple making efforts to expand into education market

15 November 2019, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister McHugh tours Apple Cork campus and meets with volunteers involved in Apple Schools Project Minister also visits Terence MacSwiney Community College to observe the use of Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Create tools’ The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh T.D. today visited the recently... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

15th November, 2019

GOURMET EDUCATION: Kinsale’s first Kids Food Festival a resounding success #FailteIreland #TasteTheIsland #WestCork

15 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kinsale was awash with a new generation of foodies this past week as many of the town’s most celebrated restaurants opened up their kitchen doors and let local children in to cook! Part of the Taste the Island initiative and organised by The Kinsale Good Food Circle, the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS