A unique opportunity to WALK through the Jack Lynch Tunnel

27 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Jack Lynch Tunnel – Ireland’s first immersed tube tunnel – opened to traffic in 1999 and now carries approximately 68,000 vehicles per day. The construction of the tunnel transformed Cork City’s transport network and has since played a vital role in the development of the wider metropolitan... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

27th November, 2019

Fly from Cork Airport to Amsterdam with KLM

27 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland has welcomed today’s announcement by KLM of a new daily flight from Amsterdam to Cork, commencing at the end of March 2020. The new service will provide a welcome boost for tourism from the Dutch market to Cork and the South of Ireland next year. Niall... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th November, 2019

Targeting luxury travel business for Cork and Ireland in France

27 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A luxury travel networking event took place in France last week Speaking on the day a Tourism Ireland spokersperson said Organised by Tourism Ireland, the event involves four Irish tourism companies – including Hayfield Manor – meeting, and doing business with, ten French travel agents who specialise in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

27th November, 2019

Irish Defence Forces “need their own pay commission” – says Government Senator

27 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Defence Forces should have their own pay agreement, independent of other sectors of the public service, Cork Senator Colm Burke has said. Senator Burke said: “At a time when our economy is resurgent and there is fierce competition in the labour market, we need to recognise the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

27th November, 2019

Would you like a Christmas Cake baked in Balineen, West Cork?

27 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Susan Robbins Fehily’s Wildberry gluten-free bakery in Balineen, West Cork, was awarded the best-tasting Christmas product of 2019 for her Jewelled Christmas Cake at the recent Irish Quality Food & Drink Awards. This deliciously fruity, crumbly cake is made by hand, in the traditional manner, using only the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th November, 2019

MEASURES TO TACKLE CHEF SHORTAGE: New training centre opens in Cork ‘Westside Further Education & Training Centre’

26 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In March of this year, the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) said there is an acute industry shortage with a need for “at least” 7,000 to 8,000 chefs. WIth that in mind; Cork’s culinary future received a major boost yesterday with the opening of the Westside Further Education... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

26th November, 2019

Louis Copeland Suits finally opens in Cork (Academy Street)

26 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Louis Copeland & Sons, officially opened its doors on Thursday 21st of November in Cork City. Louis Copeland & Sons, who are experts in smart casual clothing and suiting, unveiled their new Cork store to an evening reception for friends and neighbours, on the premises, which runs between... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT

25th November, 2019

CRASH at Cork Airport in darkness – first response agencies know what to do

25 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport held an Emergency Exercise recently with multiple first response agencies in Cork as part of the airport’s ongoing preparedness to respond in the advent of an emergency in the hours of darkness. Cork Airport is a Category 7 Airport and as part of the European Union... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

25th November, 2019

Cork charity ‘Ag Eisteacht’ receives CPD approval from Irish Academy of Audiology

25 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A bespoke training course specifically designed for audiologists by Cork charity, Ag Eisteacht, has been approved for 16.5 CPD points by The Irish Academy of Audiology (IAA), the professional body for audiologists in Ireland, for its members. The ‘ABLE2Listen’ course was also shortlisted under the ‘Patient Organisation Project... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

25th November, 2019

This years ‘Mrs Claus Christmas Record Recital’ will take place 1st Dec at Ambassador Hotel

25 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

25th November, 2019

Cork deserves a fair allocation of Garda resources – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

25 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that today’s announcement of additional Garda resources for Cork is welcome but is nowhere near what’s needed. This comes following a sustained campaign by Sinn Féin for a fair allocation of Gardaí for Cork amid growing... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

25th November, 2019

Graham Norton visits his old school in West Cork, Ireland – Bandon Grammar

25 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Graham Norton returned to his old school today to launch a new book “Bandon Grammar School – A History”, written by the school’s Principal Ian Coombes. Upwards of 1200 past and present pupils, parents and staff are expected to give Norton a tremendous reception, his first time back... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS