Licenced renewed for Community Radio Youghal

19 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (19.10.18) announced the signing of a community sound broadcasting contract with Community Radio Youghal, serving Youghal Town and environs. Speaking at the contract signing, Professor Pauric Travers, Chairperson of the BAI, said: “We are very pleased to sign today’s contract... Read More

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18th October, 2018

€2.5 million revamp for Cork’s Iconic Metropole Hotel

18 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The MET, the new Bar & Restaurant with Tea Room launched as part of revamp as hotel gears up for the Cork Jazz Festival with new VIP package The MET at the Metropole Hotel Cork has launched today, which is the hotel’s new Bar, Restaurant and Tea Room.... Read More

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17th October, 2018

IN-HOUSE BUTCHER: “James Whelan” opens in Dunnes Stores Bishopstown Court

17 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pat O’Connell of the famed K O’Connell Fish Merchants has extended a warm welcome to multi-award-winning James Whelan Butchers prepares to open its first butcher shop in Cork next month. Both food retailers, along with other leading Irish food brands ABC Bread Company, Sheridan Cheesemonger and Baxter &... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

16th October, 2018

ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Shine Centre for Autism and Rainbow Club for Children with Autism

16 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Shine Centre for Autism and Rainbow Club for Children with Autism hosted the Autism Aware Conference 2018 in Cork City Hall on 14th October. The event coincided with the launch of Shine’s new parent information portal www.autismaware.ie. The purpose of the conference and web portal is to... Read More

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15th October, 2018

Graham Norton new book

15 October 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The well known BBC TV presenter Graham Norton – who grew up in Bandon, Co Cork – has published his second novel, A Keeper. The fictional work follows the life of Elizabeth Keane, who grows up in the fictional Irish town of Buncarragh, then emigrates to New York.... Read More

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14th October, 2018

Launch of the VistaMilk Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre at Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, Co Cork

14 October 2018, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Friday Mayor of Cork County, Patrick Gerard Murphy warmly welcomed the official launch of the VistaMilk Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre at Teagasc Moorepark, as one of the partners to VistaMilk. According to Tim Lucey, Chief Executive, Cork County Council, “As a strong advocate and... Read More

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13th October, 2018

ENTERTAINMENT: Aladdin at Cork Opera House

13 October 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The widely acclaimed creative team from Cork Opera House are returning this year with Aladdin. Following the success of last year’s Panto at Cork Opera House, we’re starting in November again this year and putting on a whopping 66 shows. Aladdin opens on the 30th of November and stretches into the... Read More

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12th October, 2018

BALLYVOURNEY: to host 2nd annual Creative Ireland County Cork Conference

12 October 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2nd Annual Creative Ireland County Cork Conference will take place in Baile Mhúirne, County Cork, on the 9th and 10th of November 2018 The second annual Creative Ireland County Cork Conference, taking place in the Abbey Hotel, Baile Mhúirne on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th 2018. ‘Bliain... Read More

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12th October, 2018

TONIGHTS SOCCER: Cork City FC v Limerick at Turners Cross – Match Preview

12 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fresh from booking their place in a fourth consecutive FAI Cup Final, Cork City welcome near neighbours Limerick to Turner’s Cross on Friday night. A superb first half performance saw City defeat Bohemians two-one in Monday’s replay, and they come into the game on the back of three... Read More

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11th October, 2018

CORK ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Grand Central’ Bar opens on 33/34 Washington Street

11 October 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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11th October, 2018

Minister of State for Natural Resources to Visit Fermoy Weir

11 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The upcoming visit to Fermoy weir by Sean Kyne TD, Minister of State for Natural Resources has been welcomed by Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton. Minister Kyne is due to arrive in Fermoy at 11am on Tuesday,... Read More

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9th October, 2018

NORTH CORK: Kanturk Post Office to Pilot New ‘Digital Assist’ Initiative

9 October 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Digital Assist’ – A new Government funded service offering unique access for people to Government websites and information will be available in Kanturk Post Office shortly. Kanturk is one of 10 Post Offices nationwide to be chosen to deliver this service which will see a touch screen kiosk... Read More

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