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2nd January, 2019

Are smart phones are harming Ireland’s famous hospitality?

2 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The overuse of smart phones is harming our world famous hospitality culture, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Cork Senator Tim Lombard, member of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, said: “The rise of smartphones is adversely affecting how people communicate and converse with each other. “I have seen... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
1st January, 2019

New 24-hour Ballincollig-Carrigaline bus service is “progressive”, says Green Party

1 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline is Ireland’s largest car commuter town, and in a fortnights time it will begin to enjoy a 24 hour bus service. The Green Party in Cork has welcomed significant service enhancements to the Ballincollig-Carrigaline bus service, which will now run on a 24-hour basis. The enhancements announced... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS
30th December, 2018

HSE Service Plan points to challenging year for Disability Services – Murphy O’Mahony

30 December 21018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Disability spokesperson Margaret Murphy O’Mahony (A TD for Cork South West) says the 2019 HSE Service Plan is a very mixed bag for people with disabilities. “2018 saw an increase in Personal Assistance hours – 170,000 hours – relative to 2017 so it is disappointing that... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS
28th December, 2018

Two Cork City companies achieve prestigious new All-Ireland quality mark

28 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Two Cork City companies are among the first businesses in the country to achieve a new quality mark signifying that they meet the highest standards of service and trust. George’s Quay-based Career Training Internships, which develops standards in intern placement, and bridal and first communion specialists Cinderella’s Closet... Read More
BUSINESS, NEWS
24th December, 2018

SOCIAL CIRCLES: Voxpro founders Dan and Linda Kiely Lifetime Patrons of a Cork Civic Trust project

24 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Civic Trust has announced the launch of its new Civic Life project with the confirmation that Cork business couple Dan and Linda Kiely are to become its Lifetime Patrons. Chairman Michael Mulcahy said “Following an extensive research process, Cork Civic Trust is delighted to launch Civic Life... Read More
ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
23rd December, 2018

Cork Airport to welcome 149,000 passengers over the festive season

23 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 149,000 passengers are expected to travel through Cork Airport this Christmas and New Year, with Friday, December 21 beeing busiest day for arrivals. The numbers forecasted to arrive and depart at Ireland’s second largest and best-connected international airport over the Christmas and New Year period are up 3.5%... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
22nd December, 2018

CORK EVENT CENTRE: IS still going ahead, but a PRECISE TIMELINE is not known

22 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Government’s decision to proceed with investment in the Cork City Event Centre is another major boost to the city, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Jerry Buttimer, Leader of Seanad Eireann and Cork Fine Gael Senator said: “I welcome the clarity and certainty that this announcement provides.... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
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