Guinness Cork Jazz Festival – 2019 Programme – 24th to 28 October

13 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 2019 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Programme What’s happening at the 42nd Guinness Cork Jazz Festival? Well, first lets’s say it takes place over the bank holiday weekend from 24th to 28th October 2019. The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is one of the biggest and longest running events on... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th October, 2019

Beautiful South as Two Lotto Players in Kerry and Cork Scoop Major Prizes Totalling €493,365

13 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Lottery is this morning appealing to its Lotto players in the South of Ireland to check their tickets after two major prizes, totalling €493,365, were won by Lotto players in the Kingdom and Rebel Counties of Kerry and Cork on last night’s draw (Saturday 12th October).... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th October, 2019

Ireland’s Food Story a Recipe for Success as International Media ‘Taste the Island’

13 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland is pulling out all the stops this weekend to highlight Ireland’s seasonal ingredients and unique food and drink experiences in Cork to a group of eleven international journalists. The international visitors are in Ireland as part of a ‘Taste the Island’ showcase visit, hosted by Fáilte... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th October, 2019

Phil Hogan shows support for Cork Pink Week at business breakfast in Collins Barracks

13 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The EU’s trade commissioner-elect Phil Hogan has told hundreds of guests at a business breakfast in Cork that the incoming European Commission is to launch a major new initiative, the “Beating Cancer Plan” for Europe. The event at Collins Barracks in Cork was organised by Cork Pink Week... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

12th October, 2019

CARRIGALINE TRAFFIC: long awaited relief road moves a step closer

12 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has invited tenders for the prequalification of suitable contractors for the construction of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road. Suitable contractors will be shortlisted for invitation to tender for the main works contract before the end of the year, subject to funding confirmation. It is expected... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

12th October, 2019

#MahonPoint €500,000 EuroMillions Plus Sold in a Shopping Centre Eason’s

12 October 2019 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie National Lottery appeals to EuroMillions players in Mahon to check their tickets S EuroMillions players in Co. Cork are being urged to check their tickets today after one lucky player, who bought their ticket in Mahon won the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize on last night’s draw (Friday... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th October, 2019

New Citizens Information Centre premises opens in Cobh, East Cork

12 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New Citizens Information Centre premises opens in Cobh, East Cork The new Centre, based at 8 Pearse Square, is substantially bigger than their previous offices and is in a very central and convenient location. The Centre is fully wheelchair accessible and there are three interview rooms where you... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

11th October, 2019

WEST CORK: Students step into the future of educational technology with Microsoft and Wriggle

11 October 2019 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie St. Brogans College and Kinsale College of Further Education have rolled out new cutting-edge technology for teaching and learning St. Brogans College and Kinsale College of Further Education, which are under the auspices of Cork Education and Training Board (CETB), this week hosted Digital Innovation events on their campuses.... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

11th October, 2019

Offaly construction firm Townmore opens new office in Mallow, Co. Cork

11 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Headquartered in Tullamore, Co. Offaly, with offices in Dublin and London, Irish-owned construction company Townmore this week opened a new office in Mallow, County Cork. Founded in 2008, Townmore has experienced consistently strong growth over the past decade and is one of Ireland’s largest Contractors. The announcement of... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, JOBS, NEWS

10th October, 2019

Presidents of CIT and IT Tralee Welcome Significant Funding Announcement for Technological Universities

10 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A significant funding increase for Tertiary Education of €153 million, including a multi-annual programme of €90 million for Technological Universities, has been announced as part of the education provisions of Budget 2020. At the announcement Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor outlined how “the sector needs this level of funding... Read More

NEWS

10th October, 2019

Affordable Bus Service for West Cork – Lombard

10 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has welcomed West Cork Connect, a private bus operation servicing the West Cork area, and praised the venture for providing the area with affordable transport options. Senator Lombard said: “I have been campaigning for the reduction of bus fares in West Cork for a... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

10th October, 2019

CIT and Cork businesses celebrate first graduating class of manufacturing apprenticeship – Irish Medtech Association

10 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Medtech Association, the Ibec group which represents the sector, celebrated first graduating class Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 6) with CIT, the Higher Education Authority, and Solas, in Galway. Ibec Medtech & Engineering Director, Sinead Keogh said: “The Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship is a radical modernisation from the... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS