Even Doctors ‘GIVE BLOOD’ – Mater Private Cork Anaesthetist donates for the 50th time

26 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Today was a milestone day for someone, somewhere whose life will be saved thanks to the 50th blood donation from Consultant Anaesthetist at Mater Private Cork, Dr Kieran Hogan. In Ireland, every week, more than 1000 people receive blood transfusions. However, just 3% give blood. On a given... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

26th February, 2018

POLITICS: Mary Lou McDonald TD makes first visit to Cork as Sinn Fein President

26 February 2018, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The new Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has called for a “reimagining of Ireland” and stated that the mission of Uniting Ireland is about more than ending partition. Teachta McDonald made the remarks while delivering a keynote address on Irish Unity in Cork City Hall... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

26th February, 2018

Access Officers need to be more… accessible!

26 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Access Officers need to be more… accessible! A Cork Fine Gael Senator has said there needs to be clarity from Local Authorities in relation to the role and responsibilities of their Access Officers. Senator Colm Burke said: “The Access Officer should take up a more proactive role in... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th February, 2018

TONIGHT’S SOCCER: PREVIEW – Cork City FC v Sligo Rovers

26 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City are on the road again on tonight, as they travel west to face Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. City followed up their opening day win at St. Pat’s with a home victory over Waterford at Turner’s Cross on Friday night, giving the 2017 league champions two... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

26th February, 2018

RUN FROM CORK TO CARRIGALINE: ‘Great Railway Run’

26 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Calling All Runners To Get On Track For The Great Railway Run Runners are being called upon to take part in this year’s annual Great Railway Run from Cork to Carrigaline which will be held this year on Sunday the 22nd of April 2018. The Great Railway Run... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

24th February, 2018

Major TripAdvisor Social Media Campaign Expected to Increase Interest in Cork and the Wild Atlantic Way

24 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Making sure Cork tourism businesses are prepared to capitalise fully on an expected upswing in social media searches was the purpose of a Fáilte Ireland workshop which was held in the Brehon Hotel, Killarney on Tuesday. The workshop was held ahead of an up-coming Tourism Ireland social media... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th February, 2018

TOYOTA TOWERS GONE: UCC replaces Toyota as sponsor of Cork Opera House roof

24 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New partnership between UCC and Cork Opera House boosts Cork’s reputation as city of learning and culture The stage is set for one of the most exciting collaborations in the history of Irish theatre between University College Cork and Cork Opera House. An eight-year partnership will see these... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd February, 2018

RELIGION: Homily of Catholic Bishop John Buckley at the liturgy to welcome the Icon for the World Meeting of Families to the Diocese of Cork and Ross

23 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Homily of Bishop John Buckley at the liturgy to welcome the Icon for the World Meeting of Families to the Diocese of Cork and Ross, Cathedral of Saints Mary and Anne, Cork This evening we welcome the icon to our diocese which I had the privilege of being present... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

23rd February, 2018

Mary Lou McDonald TD attends first Cork event as Sinn Fein Leader

23 February 2018, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie McDonald to address major United Ireland conference in Cork tomorrow Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has said that the important discussion on building an agreed future for all the people of Ireland will continue at a major conference in Cork tomorrow. McDonald will address the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

23rd February, 2018

SPORT: Cork schools win the race to study PE

23 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ten Cork schools are among the 80 secondary schools nationwide, to be part of the first phase implementation of Physical Education (PE) for Senior Cycle programmes An Tanaiste Simon Coveney and Cork South Central TD welcomed the news saying: “I am delighted that so many Cork schools are... Read More

EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS, SPORT

23rd February, 2018

WEST CORK: Minister signs contracts for Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme

23 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief has today signed contracts with Ward and Burke Construction Ltd for the construction of the Clonakilty Flood Relief Scheme. The Minister spoke with the Media in O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty, Speaking... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

23rd February, 2018

Theme of Cork St Patrick’s Festival 2018 ‘100 years since Women Given Right to Vote’

23 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Celebrating 100 Years of the Vote for Women, Cork St Patrick’s Day Parade to be attended by 50,000 People Organised by Cork City Council, The Cork St Patrick’s Festival will take place from March 16th to March 18th 2018, with over 50,000 visitors expected to attend the Cork... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS