High speed broadband for rural Co Cork in 2020

20 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West Fine Gael General Election candidate Councillor John Paul O’Shea has announced that Government is to invest €314 million to deliver high-speed broadband to Cork. Cllr. O’Shea was speaking as the Government announced the biggest initiative for rural Ireland since electrification. “This is a landmark day... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

20th November, 2019

Aircoach Win Coach Operator of the Year for Airport Services at Fleet Bus & Coach Awards

20 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator took home the award for ‘Coach Operator of the Year – Airport Services at last night’s 2019 Fleet Bus & Coach Awards which celebrates excellence in the Irish Passenger Transport Industry. Aircoach beat off stiff competition on the night at... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

19th November, 2019

Cork based Air Ambulance unaffected by support to Air Corps service

19 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Air Ambulance unaffected by support to Air Corps service Irish Community Rapid Response’s back-up helicopter is to provide assistance to the country’s other Air Ambulance Service, in an agreement reached last week. ICRR was contacted about the use of its relief helicopter and a pilot, to... Read More

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19th November, 2019

WEST CORK: Anam Cara hosting parent support evening in Bandon tonight

19 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Anam Cara West Cork, will host a parent support evening in the Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon, West Cork on 19th November at 7.20pm. As the dark evenings draw in and the Festive Season starts to make its presence felt this is one time of year most bereaved parents... Read More

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17th November, 2019

CORK CITY CENTRE: “Accessibility nightmare… Footpaths are cracked and broken… Streets are slippery when raining”

17 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City centre has been described as an ‘accessibility nightmare’ by Green Party Councillor for Cork City South West Colette Finn. Speaking this week, Councillor Finn described the many issues people have raised to her relating to getting around the city in the six months since her election... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

17th November, 2019

SOCIAL PHOTOS: Walking On Cars gig at Cork City Hall fundairses for CUH Children’s Ward #CUHHeroes

17 November 2019, Sunday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish indie rock band, Walking on Cars, headlined a charity concert to help kit out Cork University Hospital’s (CUH) new €40m Childrens’ unit. The Dingle based four-piece, played in Cork City Hall last night. The event was hosted by Today FM’s Fergal Darcy. The Children’s Unit at... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

17th November, 2019

Sunday banking? Permanent TSB opening stand in Mahon Point Shopping Centre

17 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Permanent TSB will be launching a banking kiosk in Mahon Point Shopping Centre from next week. The kiosk will run for three months, from today until Monday 3 February 2020. While Permanent TSB have previously done one-day promotions in shopping centres, this is their first time taking on... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

17th November, 2019

Climate activist, academic and author, Dr Lora Gold to speak at Nano Nagle Birthplace

17 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Birthplace will host a seminar on climate change to be delivered by climate activist, academic and author, Dr Lora Gold. The event – ‘Awakening to our Children’s Future – will take place next Saturday, 23 November from 10am – 4pm. This special event will explore the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

17th November, 2019

Irish Cancer Society host talk on “What is Immunotherapy all about?” at CUH

17 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is Immunotherapy all about? Irish Cancer Society announces details of latest Decoding Cancer event in Cork The Irish Cancer Society will hold a Decoding Cancer talk called “What is Immunotherapy all about?” in Cork University Hospital next Tuesday 19th November. The free public talk will feature a... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

17th November, 2019

Cork County Council Arts Funding Opportunities Announced

17 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced details of its 2020 funding for the Arts. There are a total of eight schemes with funding available to support a wide range of arts activity, including opportunities for Arts Organisations, Festivals, Community Groups, Schools and Artists seeking funding for projects and activities... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th November, 2019

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

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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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