Rural Ireland deserves a high quality broadband network, not a botch job – Liadh Ní Riada MEP

15 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said “Rural Ireland deserves a high-quality broadband network, not a botch job.” Ms Ní Riada made the remarks as the Cabinet met in recent days to approve the National Broadband Plan. Speaking from Co Tipperary, the Ireland South MEP said; “The... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

14th May, 2019

Ireland is too reliant on multinational Corporations for tax #Risky

13 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Independent review into the sustainability of corporate tax receipts urgently needed In four years, Govt collects €5.4bn more than it expected Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD says statistics released by Revenue today once again highlight a dangerous and growing reliance on corporation tax receipts by... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th May, 2019

EAST CORK: www.EastCork.ie updated for 2019 tourism season

14 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Early May saw the launch of the 2019 East Cork Visitors’ Guide at Cork International Airport. The East Cork Visitors’ Guide – now in its second year, and bigger & better than ever – is a unique publication that celebrates the cultural, historical, social, tourism and commercial aspects... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th May, 2019

IRELAND’s HOUSING CRISIS: high rents and low supply

13 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There were just 2,700 homes available to rent nationwide on May 1st, the lowest total ever recorded in a series dating back to 2006, according to the latest quarterly Rental Report by Daft.ie. With tight supply, listed rents rose again in all 54 markets covered in the report.... Read More

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

13th May, 2019

Government ‘giving away the family silver’ with nonsensical broadband plan – Liadh Ní Riada MEP

13 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said the government is “giving away the family silver” by pushing ahead with its nonsensical broadband plan. Ms Ní Riada said: “It is outrageous that this government intends to invest €3 billion of the people’s money in building a broadband network... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

13th May, 2019

#Cork Not sure who to vote for as your next MEP? Meet the candidates in Charleville tomorrow

13 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ICSA are hosting an open farmer meeting featuring candidates in the upcoming European elections from the Ireland South constituency on Tuesday next, 14 May. The hustings will take place in the Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co Cork and will commence at 8pm. ICSA Vice President for Munster Dermot... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, NEWS

13th May, 2019

Candidates can help 2,165 Cork households in mortgage distress

13 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local election candidates in Cork city and county have been asked to highlight how the State’s Mortgage to Rent scheme could help hundreds of householders who face losing their homes in the county. The appeal was made by Mortgage to Rent expert Paul Cunningham who claimed many families... Read More

NEWS

13th May, 2019

SOCIAL PHOTOS: Cope Foundation’s Spring into Summer Afternoon Tea

13 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie

HEALTH, NEWS

12th May, 2019

Circle K prize winners

12 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €40,000 worth of prizes have already been given away as part of the 2019 Play or Park initiative Circle K, Ireland’s leading fuel and convenience retailer, is delighted to announce that John Duddy from Co. Meath, Sheila Kelleher from Co. Kildare, Stephen Granleese from Co. Cork and James... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th May, 2019

Works get underway on Skehard Road to improve water quality

12 May 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, is replacing 300 metres of problematic water mains on the Skehard Road to improve water quality, tackle the high levels of water leakage and improve the security of water supply. The old, damaged cast iron pipes will be replaced... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

12th May, 2019

DOG FOULING: Bye-law could solve Cork City problem – says Peter Horgan

12 May 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Labour candidates for Cork City and County Councils Peter Horgan and Eric Nolan have signalled their intention to publish a joint byelaw for a Cork City and County Councils If Elected this May. Said Mr Horgan, a City Council Candidate: “The burden of proof is too high for... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

11th May, 2019

CORK BUSINESS: Cork-based Fehily Timoney expands into Carlow

11 May 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Expanding Cork-based Fehily Timoney takes over Carlow firm, AGEC and doubles its geotechnical team expertise Consulting engineering and environmental scientists, Fehily Timoney and Company, (FT), has taken over Applied Ground Engineering Consultant’s (AGEC) services in Carlow, an investment which significantly increases the size of its geotechnical team. FT... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS