€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

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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

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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

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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

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24th January, 2019

Minister must publish report on insurance practices in aftermath of Storms – McGrath

24 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD has expressed serious concern over reports that insurance companies underpaid customers in the aftermath of storms Emma and Ophelia and has called on Minister of State Michael D’Arcy to publish the report immediately. Deputy McGrath commented, “According to a report... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

24th January, 2019

Ireland Chapter of Project Management Institute

24 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Ireland Chapter of Project Management Institute’s 2019 annual national conference, themed From Idea to Reality, will take place in Cork for the first time on 28 February, at Fota Island Resort. With headline sponsors EY and Microsoft, early bird tickets for Ireland’s largest annual conference for project... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

23rd January, 2019

Self-employed in Cork encouraged to avail of Treatment Benefit scheme

23 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork South West Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that the number of self-employed people availing of dental treatment, optical exams, and medical appliances is on the increase across Cork. Senator Lombard encouraged self-employed people to continuing using the scheme, which is proving to be a major success. “In... Read More

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22nd January, 2019

NORTH CORK: €42k Community fund for Doneraile opens for applications

22 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Castlepook Wind Farm Community Fund now open for applications Castlepook Wind Farm near Doneraile in Co. Cork is pleased to announce the fourth round of its community fund. The fund is valued at over €42,000 this year. Applications can be made on-line at http://www.windfarmcommunityfunds.ie/ until Friday 15th March... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

21st January, 2019

Rebel Chilli expands to 137 Aldi outlets nationwide

21 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rebel Chilli has secured a listing with Aldi to supply them for 12 months with their Red Chilli Sauce. The award-winning product will be available in every outlet around Ireland from Monday 21st of January. The Cork company will be joined by four other Irish brands: Café Velo,... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS