Goodbye Cork County Council… Hello Cork City Council #Rates #CorkBusiness

3 January 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Since January 1st 2020, Cork City Council will become the rating authority for businesses operating in the expanded city. This means that the 2020 rate will be paid to Cork City Council. Seven months ago, Cork City grew nearly fivefold in size taking in areas that included Douglas,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

2nd January, 2020

Lord Mayor receives new car for 2020 from Ford #Tradition

2 January 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Question: How do you get a FREE CAR from Ford Ireland? Answer: Become Lord Mayor of Cork City, although – naturally – it is for the use of the office, and not the individual. It’s a tradition that is still alive compliments of Ford which has it’s Irish... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd January, 2020

City Council should allow audio recordings of council meetings

2 January 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council will this month debate a Green Party proposal to allow audio recordings of Council meetings. The proposal is to be discussed in the council’s Corporate Policy Group on Monday 6th of January, before it is expected to return to the full Council for decision on... Read More

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2nd January, 2020

Where to dump a Christmas Tree in Cork?

2 January 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ah, the Christmas tree… just weeks ago it was a valuable item, and great fun to bring home, but now… alas… the time has come to remove the dried tree from your sitting room or hallway! Cork City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of Christmas trees... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd January, 2020

Cork based Fianna Fail Leader extends sympathy to the family of Marian Finucane

2 January 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Fianna Fáil Party Leader, Micheál Martin (a TD in Cork South Central), has extended his sympathies to the family of legendary broadcaster Marian Finucane. Deputy Martin said, “I would like to extend my sympathies and those of the entire Fianna Fáil Party to the family and friends... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd January, 2020

ENTERTAINMENT: Fawlty Towers comes to Cork

2 January 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Presented by Ten 42 Interactive Theatre International in The Metropole Hotel. Basil, Manuel and Sybil are returning to Cork in 2020 and gearing up to bring a healthy dose of mayhem to your dining experience! Fully immersive, highly interactive and completely original, this is a show where anything... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st January, 2020

Cork’s shared bikes are in a poor state of repair

1 January 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Party Councillor Colette Finn has said that the state of disrepair many of the ‘Coca Cola’ bikes found throughout Cork City reflects the wider government commitment to cycling in Cork: “As we start 2020 it is worth reflecting on the condition of the rent-a-bike scheme in Cork.... Read More

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1st January, 2020

Classical and Contemporary designs combine to create 2019 success for Wilson Architecture

1 January 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It is not too often that architects have the opportunity to design two landmark buildings that are simultaneously under construction on sites that are only 100 meters apart. Yet this is the case for Wilson Architecture, who have designed two major buildings, which over the course of 2019... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

31st December, 2019

Ireland is great for MAKING laws, but ENFORCEMENT is needed!

31 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Washington Street-area taxi stand must be accompanied by proper enforcement, say Green Party in Cork The Green Party in Cork has welcomed moves by Cork City Council to provide an additional taxi stand in the Washington Street area. However, the party has said extended hours and proper... Read More

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31st December, 2019

Cork based Wisetek wins Prestigious Business and Finance Elevation Award

31 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A look back at news this December Wisetek, a global leader in IT asset disposal (ITAD), re-use and manufacturing services was awarded the Elevation Award at the annual Business and Finance Awards, which took place on 12th December at the Convention Centre Dublin. The Business and Finance Elevation... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

30th December, 2019

SOCCER: Dylan McGlade joins Cork City FC

30 December 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of winger Dylan McGlade, subject to international clearance. McGlade, who was named in the 2019 First Division Team of the Year, joins the Rebel Army after a brief spell in England with Blyth Spartans, having joined the National League... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

30th December, 2019

Global Food Finance Summit to be held in May 2020

30 December 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A look back at news this December The Food Institute UCC, Ireland’s largest collaborative research and learning institute for food-related activity, has announced details of a global food finance summit which it will host in partnership with Cork University Business School (CUBS) and Goodbody Stockbrokers on 28 May 2020.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS