Cork-Dublin Train Passenger Journeys Highest on record in 2018

4 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Strong Growth recorded on Cork/Midleton Cork/Cobh remains stable A total of 3.46 million passenger journeys were recorded on the Dublin/Cork rail line in 2018, the highest ever figures recorded on the route. This represents a 10% increase on 2017. Strong growth was also recorded on the Cork/Midleton route... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

3rd February, 2019

64% of IDA properties lie vacant amid uncertain Brexit landscape

3 February 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie These unused properties must be widely promoted to attract new FDI Information recently obtained by Fianna Fáil’s Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise & Innovation, Billy Kelleher TD reveals that 98 of the 152 properties owned by the IDA nationwide arlyingng idle. The Cork North Central TD said, “The majority... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, POLITICS

2nd February, 2019

FARMING: Cork farmer Alan Jagoe elected as new Chairman of Agri Aware

2 February 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork farmer Alan Jagoe (from near Carrigaline/Tracton) has been elected as the new Chairman of Agri Aware. He is to replace Richard Moeran as Chairman of the independent farming and agri-food educational body. Deirdre O’Shea Executive Director of Agri Aware, congratulated Mr Jagoe on his appointment. Ms O’Shea... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FARMING, NEWS

2nd February, 2019

WEST CORK: Irish Water upgrading pipes in Clonakilty area

2 February 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Works get underway in the Bohonagh area, between Roscarbery and Clonakilty, to improve the reliability of the water supply. Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing 1.5 kilometres of problematic water mains to tackle the high levels of water leakage in the Bohonagh area.... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

1st February, 2019

SPORT: George Hook visits India to promote Rugby Tours

1 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland’s 2019 sales mission to India and the UAE kicked off yesterday. A delegation of Irish tourism companies – including Irish Rugby Tours (based in Carrigaline, Co Cork) – is participating in the targeted sales mission, to grow tourism from both markets. Over the coming days, Irish Rugby... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

1st February, 2019

€50 Million confirmed for Regional and Local Roads for Cork – Daly

1 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael T.D. and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has today confirmed that €50 million has been allocated to Cork County Council for regional and local road works across the county. Speaking on today’s announcement Minister Daly said, “Minister Ross... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

1st February, 2019

Aldi seeking to recruit 68 new staff in Cork

1 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Aldi to become first supermarket in Ireland to introduce €11.90 Living Wage rate Aldi is seeking to recruit 68 new employees across its stores in Cork. Opportunities are now available for Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager and Store Assistant positions at Aldi’s 23 Cork stores. Aldi Ireland also... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

1st February, 2019

HEALTH: Official Opening of the Westgate Foundation Daycare Extension

1 February 219 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Michael Creed, TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine performed the official opening of the new extension to the Westgate Foundation Daycare facility this morning. The Daycare Extension is a quality improvement measure that has been designed to optimise the care and comfort offered to all clients.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

31st January, 2019

Parties must unite behind coastal communities – Ní Riada

31 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on all political parties to unite behind a series of broad principles designed to protect our fishing industry, coastal communities and islands. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the EU Fisheries Committee, made the call at the launch of... Read More

FARMING, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

31st January, 2019

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