Banks and Vultures can no longer be given a free rein – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

21 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has announced its intention to set up anti-eviction campaigning groups across the state in response to the increasing incidences of evictions from family homes. Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire said: “The events is Strokestown have struck a chord with people the... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

21st December, 2018

What happened to the promised Garda insurance fraud unit? – McGrath

21 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Planned insurance fraud database has also fallen by the wayside Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD has said the establishment of a dedicated unit within An Garda Síochána to tackle insurance fraud seems as far away as ever despite being first suggested almost two years ago... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

20th December, 2018

New 4-star City Centre hotel – The Maldron – South Mall & Beasley Street

20 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Maldron Hotel South Mall, Cork’s newest 4-star City Centre hotel has opened its doors in time for Christmas. The hotel, located in the heart of the city’s business, shopping and entertainment district is the first to be built in 14 years. Once the old Fire Offices and School... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th December, 2018

AIB Donate €11,050 to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation

20 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Funds will support the care for children in County Cork AIB, proud sponsors of both Club and County, along with AXA, exclusive underwriters of AIB’s insurance presented The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation with a cheque for €11,050 at AIB Bankcentre. The donation will provide over 680 home... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

20th December, 2018

Cork Samaritans mark the Longest Night by remembering those who need them most

20 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Samaritans in Cork will mark the Longest Night of the year by reminding those struggling most that they are there for them during their darkest hours. On Friday, 21st December, is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day – and the Longest Night – of the year. To... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

19th December, 2018

Argos unleashes €1500 giveaway in Cork Queens Old Castle stores to help Irish customers fool-proof Christmas

19 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Argos has launched a €1500 festive giveaway in a bid to help Cork City Centre shoppers fool-proof their Christmas with 50 prizes up for grabs in total. Inspired by the Argos Christmas campaign, which features a mischievous ‘fool’ who tries to ruin people’s Christmases by stealing their batteries... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

19th December, 2018

Junior Minister Stanton Welcomes Summer Works Funding for Local Schools

19 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Five schools based in Cork East Constituency have been successful in securing funding under the Summer Works Scheme according to Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality, David Stanton. This scheme is operated by the Department of Education and... Read More

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

19th December, 2018

HEALTH: Three Injury Units in Cork Treat Over 26,536 Patients in 2018 – Bantry, Mallow, Gurranabraher

19 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The HSE has 11 Injury Units now in place across the country with three located in Cork, which have been open since 2012. By the end of October 2018, 26,536 patients have been treated at the Injury Units in Cork. These include: Bantry Injury Unit (opened in July... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

18th December, 2018

CHRISTMAS CHARITY: 20-foot shipping container filled with food – will be given to the needy

18 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A massive 20-foot container has been filled with food contained in 150 boxes for three Cork charities, following an appeal earlier this month. It has been announced today that this will be be an annual event. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Mick Finn launched the first ever... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

18th December, 2018

EAST CORK: €500,000 grant will improve Youghal Eco Boardwalk

18 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council welcomes the allocation of €500,000 from the Department of Rural and Community Development under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2018 for the Youghal Eco Boardwalk. This amount is the maximum amount available under this scheme. This funding will enable Cork County Council to continue this... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th December, 2018

Tyndall welcomed €8m in disruptive technologies innovation funding

18 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie One of Europe’s leading technology research centres, Tyndall National Institute at University College Cork, will be involved in 4 key industry projects worth several million following the recent announcement of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Funding. Tyndall teams, in collaboration with industry partners, will be driving disruptive innovation on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

18th December, 2018

CORK PROPERTY PRICES: 4,820 property sales for €1.3 billion in 2018

18 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie San Paula in Sunday’s Well is Cork’s biggest one-off sale of 2018 The sale of San Paula on Orchard Road (a small road between Victoria Cross and Dennehys Cross, which links to College Road) is the largest one-off property transaction recorded in Cork so far this year. Data from... Read More

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