Trade Union trouble for Pfizer in Cork

31 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie SIPTU members working in the Pfizer pharmaceutical plants in Ringaskiddy and Little Island, in Cork today served notice of industrial action in a dispute over a company proposal to change the existing pension scheme without agreement. SIPTU Organiser, Ray Mitchell, said: “Since 2014, SIPTU members have continually sought... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

31st January, 2019

Green Party welcomes news that High Court has quashed a license for oil and gas exploration off Cork coast

31 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed news that the High Court has quashed a license for oil and gas exploration off the Cork coast. On Wednesday, the High Court agreed to quash the license granted to a subsidiary of Providence Resources for exploration at Barryroe, south of... Read More

GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

30th January, 2019

Cork County Council contributing to clean ocean initiatives

30 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has recently been involved in a number of net recycling and fishing industry generated waste management initiatives. By providing segregated waste reception facilities the Council aim to make it easier for fishermen to help turn their retired fishing equipment and other waste into a useful... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

29th January, 2019

Ó Laoghaire raises Burglaries in Carrigaline with Justice Minister

29 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called for increased Gardaí, and resources to tackle crime, and particularly burglaries The Cork South Central raised this with Minister Flanagan, and Junior Minister Stanton, during a Dáil debate on crime earlier this month. “Minister, I am conscious that crime... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

28th January, 2019

‘Lir’ Ireland’s National Ocean Test Facility Officially Opened

28 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney TD officially opens Ireland’s only Ocean Testing Facility in Cork Ireland’s ocean energy test facility, Lir, was officially opened this month in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork by Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney, TD. Located in the €20 million UCC Environmental Research Institute... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

27th January, 2019

€54,450 approved for Cork under the Community Services Programme support fund – Burke

27 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Colm Burke said the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed that additional funding of €54,450 will be made available for new social enterprises in Cork. Senator Burke said: “The Community Services Programme (CSP) supports community organisations to provide local social, economic and environmental... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th January, 2019

BASKETBALL RECAP: The wait is over! Pyrobel Killester crowned Hula Hoops National Cup champions 2019

26 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It was nine years coming, but it was certainly worth the wait as Pyrobel Killester ran out 66-63 point winners over UCD Marian in an absolutely thrilling Hula Hoops Pat Duffy National Cup final at the Arena in Tallaght this evening. The game dished up everything you could... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

26th January, 2019

Cork man hoping to go on a Winning Streak for his dad

26 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork man will do his dad a good turn by appearing on his behalf on the National Lottery Winning Streak TV game show on RTÉ One thieveningng. John Corcoran Jnr from Turners Cross, hopes to bring his Dad, also John, lots of luck when he appears on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th January, 2019

Parking improvements in Mallow town

26 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Muddy Hill Car Park Repair Works to Commence this Month, O’Shea confirms North Cork Fine Gael Councillor John Paul O’Shea has welcomed news that a contractor has been appointed to repair a rock face in Muddy Hill car park in Mallow, which will result in the reopening of... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

25th January, 2019

€194,000 in funding announced for festivals in Cork City & County

25 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over €194,000 in funding has been allocated to festivals here in Cork, as part of its 2019 Regional Festivals & Participative Events Programme. Cork North Central, Senator Colm Burke said this will boost tourist numbers and should increase the footfall to our local businesses here in Cork. “This... Read More

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

25th January, 2019

SuperValu stores invest in ‘energy upgrades’ #CarbonFootprint #MakeCents

25 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Stores Upgrade Energy Efficiency & Donate Over €100,000 To Local Cork Charities Cork SuperValu stores; Quish’s Ballincollig, Hurley’s Midleton, Riordan’s Fermoy, along with Musgrave MarketPlace Cork, are “leading the charge in energy conservation” following completion of a series of energy upgrades to their stores, increasing their energy efficiency... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS, SPORT

24th January, 2019

National radio station opens ‘Cork Studio’ in 3 year deal at trendy shared office building

24 January 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Newstalk and Today FM (which share the same HQ, and corporate owner) have announced the launch of a new broadcast studio at ‘Republic of Work’ which is a shared trendy office building on the South Mall, Cork City Centre. The 3-year partnership with Republic of Work will see... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS