CORK DIPLOMACY: Chinese Nationals visit Cork County Hall

22 August 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Mayor Patrick Gerard Murphy today officially welcomed three bright young students from Jiangsu Province, China to Cork County Hall. The three high school students from Nanjing the capital city of Jiangsu province are this year’s recipients of the Shamrock Cup, an annual English language competition prize... Read More

22nd August, 2018

Clayton Hotel upgrades Conference Centre

22 August 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Clayton Hotel Cork City have re-opened their conference and events centre following a € 350,000 refurbishment. The hotel’s new conference and events centre host’s its first event this week with a new décor, state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment and upgraded WIFI. The hotel’s Executive Head Chef, Gerry Gillian has... Read More

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22nd August, 2018

Anti Fraud Measures reduce number of Car Crash claims in Cork

22 August 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland (MIBI) believes the strategy they introduced for fighting fraud is impacting on the market, after recording a 1 percent drop in claims involving uninsured or untraced vehicles in Cork during the first 7 months of 2018. Over the January to July period,... Read More

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21st August, 2018

EAST CORK: FBD Insurance unveils new look Sales Office in Midleton

21 August 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Chairman of FBD Insurance plc, Liam Herlihy along with Midleton Branch Manager John Ryan officially opened FBD’s newly revamped sales office today and marked the occasion with an event for employees, customers and guests. The company has a longstanding presence in Midleton having established a branch in the... Read More

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20th August, 2018

New film tells story of Ballincollig Gunpowder Mills

20 August 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A short film created by a group of young filmmakers showcasing the Gunpowder Mills in Ballincollig, Co. Cork to mark National Heritage Week 2018 Cork Young Filmmakers has announced that it will host a public screening during National Heritage Week 2018, which will take place from 18-26 August.... Read More

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20th August, 2018

Thousands may not be claiming tax relief on qualifying 3rd level fees – McGrath

20 August 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Relief also applies to Student Contribution Charge for 2nd & subsequent children in same year Thousands of parents and students may be missing out on valuable tax relief on qualifying third level fees because they are not claiming it, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath... Read More

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19th August, 2018

WEST CORK: Works to begin on €7 million Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network Upgrade – Daly

19 August 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has confirmed works are to begin shortly on the €7 million Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network Upgrade Project. “Officials in Irish Water have confirmed to that works can now begin... Read More

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19th August, 2018

Senator tells Cork City Council to CLEAN UP Mardyke

19 August 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Leader of Seanad Eireann and Cork South Central Senator Jerry Buttimer has called for the Noel Cantwell Walk to be cleaned up and rejuvenated by Cork City Council. Senator Buttimer said: “On a recent visit to the Noel Cantwell Walk in the Mardyke, I was disappointed to see... Read More

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18th August, 2018

EAST CORK: New Cancer Support Service for East Cork & West Waterford Officially Opens in Youghal

18 August 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new service for those affected by cancer in East Cork and West Waterford was officially opened today by well-known and much-loved Irish celebrity, Majella O’Donnell, earlier this week. Located at 29 Friar Street Youghal, and run by the Cork ARC Cancer Support House, the centre provides free... Read More

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17th August, 2018

Medical Mediation and Compensation needs an urgent rethink – Burke

17 August 2018 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator and Health Spokesperson in the Seanad, Colm Burke, has called for a review to examine how we deal with cases of adverse medical outcomes and medical negligence. Senator Burke said: “The ongoing issues in relation to the Cervical Cancer controversy have once again highlighted the... Read More

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16th August, 2018

SOCCER: Cork City team news vs Rosenborg

16 August 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City have it all to do as they head to Norway to face Rosenborg in the second leg of their Europa League Third Qualifying Round tie today. The Trondheim side claimed a 2-0 win at Turner’s Cross in the first leg last week to put them in... Read More

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16th August, 2018

Cork City Council projects shortlisted for Excellence in Local Government Awards

16 August 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Environment Directorate was shortlisted in the Sustainable Environment category for its Sustainable Canteen Project, where saw it ban disposable, single-use cups and crockery in the staff canteen. Instead, staff were encouraged to use environmentally friendly reusable cups. Under the Best Practice in Citizen Engagement category, the Community and... Read More

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