58 public car charging points now operational in Cork

29 March 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The transition to Electric vehicles (EVs) is being made easier thanks to a range of Government supports, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard said, “For a country of our size, we have one of the more comprehensive charge point networks currently in place across... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th March, 2019

NEWS IN PHOTOS: Cope Foundation’s Ability@Work wants to make Cork the “Inclusive Capital of Ireland

28 March 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

28th March, 2019

SOCCER PREVIEW: Cork City FC v Dundalk

28 March 2019, Thursday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City are on the road again this Friday, as they make the trip to Oriel Park to face Dundalk City head into the game having won their last two league games, as well as having retained the Munster Senior Cup last Friday evening. Dundalk come into... Read More

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28th March, 2019

HEALTH NEWS: Cork Gym expands – The Squad Gym

28 March 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “The Squad”, which is one of Cork’s best known fitness operations has expanded to a bigger premises as well as addition additional services to its offerings. In addition to offering personal training and classes, The Squad is now offering pay-as-you go membership to it new and existing customers.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

28th March, 2019

Ireland’s Corporation Tax rate must be protected – says Cork MEP hopeful

28 March 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise & Innovation and newly selected party candidate for Ireland South Billy Kelleher says protecting Ireland’s corporation tax rates is one of his key priorities. He made the comments following the approval of a new report from the European Parliament which likened Ireland... Read More

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

28th March, 2019

Labour Party wants to restore Town Councils, and Carrigaline is on the list

28 March 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking in advance of the committee scrutiny of Labour’s Bill to restore Town Councils, leader of the Labour Party Brendan Howlin TD called on people in towns across Ireland to support the restoration of Town Councils as an issue in the upcoming local elections. Deputy Howlin said: “Town... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

28th March, 2019

NORTH CORK: Insomnia open open new cafe in Mallow

28 March 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Insomnia Coffee Company will open a new store in Mallow, Co Cork today. Located in William O’Brien Street, this is Insomnia’s seventh store to be open in Co Cork. Insomnia Coffee Company has become an iconic Irish brand and is well known to coffee lovers across the country... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th March, 2019

Clllr. Ted Tynan calls for check on speeding cars on Old Youghal Road

28 March 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Workers’ Party Councillor Ted Tynan has called for stricter enforcement of speed limits on the Old Youghal Road, particularly the section of the road between St. Joseph’s Church and Mayfield Village which Cllr. Tynan described as “an accident waiting to happen”. The Mayfield based councillor said that since... Read More

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27th March, 2019

Cork City businesses encouraged to sign up to Customer Service Charter

26 March 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Registration for new training programme for retail and hospitality businesses now open Following on from the launch of the Cork City Customer Service Charter, businesses across Cork City are now being encouraged to sign up for the training programme in a bid to see Cork become a city... Read More

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27th March, 2019

Cork Airport introduces lanyard scheme for passengers with hidden disabilities

27 March 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is the first airport in the Republic of Ireland to roll-out the sunflower lanyard initiative supporting passengers with hidden disabilities. The discreet identification scheme, recognised in key global airports including Heathrow, provides those with hidden disabilities the opportunity to avail of additional support. The project is... Read More

NEWS

26th March, 2019

Ireland has potential to become Global Cyber Security Hub

26 March 2019 By Roger L. Jones roger@TheCork.ie Four out of five EU citizens are concerned about their online privacy and security, according to a special Eurobarometer survey. Seventy-nine percent of respondents said they thought there’s an increasing risk of being a victim of cybercrime but 61 percent think they are able to protect themselves... Read More

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26th March, 2019

New Control Centre at Cork Airport

26 March 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest growing and most punctual airport, today opened a new Airport Control Centre (ACC) and purpose-built office suite following a further significant investment in the airport by daa. The two new facilities were officially opened this morning by An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS