Government must respond to Scoting Ireland allegations – says Cork TD

11 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour Spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs, Cork TD Sean Sherlock, has called for a coordinated response to the revelations of over 300 alleged victims of abuse within Scouting Ireland. Commenting today Deputy Sherlock said: “These figures released by Minister Zappone of over 300 alleged victims of abuse... Read More

LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

11th December, 2018

CIT First Year Student Entrepreneurs nearing 1,000 in number

11 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Close to a thousand first year students, across all disciplines, are being taught to be successful entrepreneurs in Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). As part of the module offered to all first years, students take part in innovation and team building activities fostering creativity. They then use these... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

11th December, 2018

FASHION: A Designer Handbag as an Investment Piece: RealReal and the Resale of Luxury

11 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Luxury clothing and accessories have historically been out of the reach of many, but advances in communication technology and the proliferation of social media have precipitated a $6 billion luxury resale market which gives consumers the chance to buy the products of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and other luxury... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

11th December, 2018

ROD STEWART: GAA must ensure Pairc Ui Chaoimh concerts don’t upset locals

11 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Representative Peter Horgan has called on all authorities to use the Christmas and New Year to develop a comprehensive traffic management plan for Blackrock, Ballintemple and Ballinlough ahead of the Rod Stewart concerts in Pairc Ui Chaoimh next May. “We have seen the impact on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

10th December, 2018

NEW BOOK: ‘Europe and the County of Cork – A Heritage Perspective’

10 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th December, 2018

WEST CORK HISTORY: ‘The Earls of Castlehaven’ new book by Dr Michael Keane

10 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new Cork local history book on the Earls of Castlehaven has been launched in time for the Christmas market. Authored by retired UCC lecturer Dr Michael Keane, it tells the story of the Earls of Castlehaven or Lord Audleys who played a leading role in Cork and... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th December, 2018

Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) for Adrienne Cullen today from University College Cork

10 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie After Dutch doctors failed her, Adrienne Cullen, now terminally ill, fought the system and won. She went public with her story about how a major Dutch hospital lost her test results, leaving her with incurable cervical cancer. She’s now using the horror of those experiences to drive change... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, HEALTH, NEWS

9th December, 2018

Cork East Towns Receive Millions under Urban Regeneration and Development Fund – Minister David Stanton

9 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Four towns in Cork East Constituency are set to receive millions of euro in funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund says Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton. The funding is being made available by the Department... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

8th December, 2018

What to do with an overhanging tree?

8 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Rep Peter Horgan has reiterated his call for the local authority and the Government to provide once off assistance to people with trees on private land that are in danger of coming down in extreme weather events. “I am getting tired of seeing dangerous situations... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

7th December, 2018

SOCIAL PICS: Charted Accountants Cork Society annual Christmas Lunch at Maryborough Hotel

7 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

7th December, 2018

WEST CORK: Bandon Topaz rebrands to Circle K

7 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kevin O’Learys Service Station, New Road, Bandon, Cork to host a grand opening on 8th December with fun filled day, great special offers and entertainment throughout the day Circle K (formerly Topaz Energy) has announced that Kevin O’Learys Service Station, New Road, Bandon, Cork has rebranded to Circle... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th December, 2018

WINTER MENU: unveiled at Greenes Restaurant, Mac Curtain Street

7 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Greenes Restaurant Shines a Spotlight on Local Cork Producers with its new Winter Season Menu Multi-award-winning Greenes Restaurant in Cork city is showcasing local produce by collaborating with local Cork producers on a new special Winter Season Menu. The team at Greenes Restaurant recognises the uniqueness and quality... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS