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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

25th November, 2019

Marymount Hospice – Light Up a Life Ceremony 2019

25 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospital and Hospice is holding its annual Light Up a Life Ceremony on its hospital grounds in Curraheen, on Sunday 1st December from 3pm to 6pm. Special guest this year is Donncha O’Callaghan who will officially light the lights at Marymount campus. The events on the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

25th November, 2019

‘Failure Isn’t Fatal’ – celebrating the success that failure can inspire

25 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Glandore Cork presents an evening of life lessons from entrepreneurs who have failed and lived to tell the tale and how failure can make a business stronger. There’s very little that’s guaranteed in the world of start-ups, except for failure, which in some form, is pretty much guaranteed.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

24th November, 2019

Heineken Zero has a new competitor as “Carlsberg 0.0” comes to Cork

24 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carlsberg is proud to announce the launch of Carlsberg 0.0 into Ireland. Carlsberg 0.0 is a refreshing, great tasting Danish Pilsner with zero alcohol, zero sugar and 46 calories per bottle. The alcohol-free category has doubled in size in the past 12 months, driven by consumers desire to... Read More

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