Ireland’s largest dementia care village… is in East Cork

21 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Minister of State at the Department of Health with responsibility for Mental Health and Older People, Jim Daly T.D., earlier this month attended the official launch of a multi-million-euro private investment plan to develop a pioneering Memory Care Village at Oaklodge Nursing Home in Cloyne, Co Cork.... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

20th July, 2019

Cork and Kerry to be one region in restructured HSE #Sláintecare

20 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed plans for a restructuring of the country’s health services, leading to the establishment of six new regional health areas, with one of the six areas to cover the counties of Cork and Kerry. “The new regional health authorities... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

20th July, 2019

Kelleher vows to protect Ireland’s corporation tax rate in Europe

20 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South and member of the European Parliament Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs Billy Kelleher has expressed his disappointment that the lead candidate for President of the European Commission failed to outline any position or give assurance’s that Ireland’s corporate tax rate will... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

19th July, 2019

Aircoach launches ‘Ticketing App’

19 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aircoach, Ireland’s leading private bus and coach operator has today announced details of an app that will enable customers to pre-purchase their bus tickets in advance. The initiative means there will no longer be a requirement for customers to carry cash or to queue at the ticket desk... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

19th July, 2019

Cork marks 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing

19 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Apollo fever is taking Cork City by storm as CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory leads celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. RTÉ are broadcasting a live commemorative show from the Cork observatory this Saturday July 20 and the BCO observatory team will bring the... Read More

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18th July, 2019

WEST CORK: Open night for Dunmanway housing project

18 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael TD and Minister for Older People, Jim Daly, is encouraging locals to attend the upcoming open night for the Dunmanway housing project. Speaking ahead of the open night Minister Daly said, “Over the last number of months I have worked closely with Dunmanway... Read More

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18th July, 2019

Minister Stanton welcomes the creation of the €1 million Community & Voluntary Support Grant for Older Persons

18 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for Equality, Immigration & Integration, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation that a new €1 million funding scheme, the Community & Voluntary Support Grant for Older Persons, is being made available to community and voluntary groups. €250,000 of this will... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

17th July, 2019

Springboard + Training Event on Thursday 25th July 2019

17 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Department of Employment Affairs & Social Protection in conjunction with Springboard Training Providers namely CIT, UCC, Innopharmalabs is hosting a Training Event in the Department’s Intreo Centre at Abbey Court House, George’s Quay, Cork City on Thursday 25th July 2019. The Springboard + upskilling programmes are aligned... Read More

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16th July, 2019

WEST CORK PHOTOS: Cope Foundation’s fundraiser at Celtic Ross Hotel

16 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

15th July, 2019

Attn: Cork dancers, singers, magicians, entertainers to models, photographers and production crew. Talent Nation is looking for you

16 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Talent Nation has begun their search for Ireland’s top talent. They are now accepting applications to take part in their nationwide talent competition, where the winner will walk away with a huge €10,000 cash prize. Talent Nation are running a nationwide competition to find the very best talent... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th July, 2019

Software firm Red Hat backs the ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk

16 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With their walking shoes at the ready, a number of employees at Cork based software firm Red Hat will be sure to turn some heads at the 2019 ‘Make Your Mark On Cancer’ charity walk as they gear up to complete a bed push in aid of the... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

15th July, 2019

Spanish journalists say Olé to Cork and Ireland’s Ancient East

15 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 24.5 million Spaniards to read about Cork Four Spanish travel journalists have been exploring Cork and Ireland’s Ancient East, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland this summer. They represent various Spanish publications – including a lifestyle magazine, national and regional newspapers, as well as popular websites... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS