SPRING FORWARD FALL BACK: Cork MEP Deirde Clune comments on clocks changing

top of page 23 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clune disappointed at lack of progress on daylight saving debate as European Commission tells the Ireland South MEP it is still investigating annual changing of the clocks. Growing chorus of MEPs argue that the bi annual changing of the clocks makes little sense for a... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st October, 2017

CORK-LIMERICK MOTORWAY: “is an extremely popular idea. But… it’s easy to get carried away without looking around at… more cost effective options…”

top of page 21 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork, Limerick and Waterford has reiterated its alternative to the proposed Cork-Limerick motorway. The party remade its call after the Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe, described the project as “the main missing link in our national road network” at a meeting... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

21st October, 2017

GAA: Designation of ladies finals as ‘free-to-air’ is an important step in Irish sport gender equality

top of page 21 October 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The designation of ladies football and camogie finals as free-to-air is an important step, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Seanad spokesperson on Communications, Tim Lombard – from Carrigaline, Co Cork – said the designation of these events is an acknowledgment of the valuable contribution... Read More

NEWS

20th October, 2017

How to choose a Commissioner for Oaths?

top of page 20 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When choosing any service there are a number of factors to take into consideration, and when choosing a Commissioner for Oaths the same is true. If you have an Affidavit or Statutory Declaration it may appear that you simply need a signature, or an autograph!... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS

20th October, 2017

IRISH WATER: continues to restore water supply to communities across Cork affected by Storm #Ophelia

top of page 20 October 2017, 5pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is continuing to work to restore water supply to the remaining communities across the county impacted by Storm Ophelia. Over the past two days, water has been restored to a number of area, including the... Read More

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

20th October, 2017

MACROOM: New Garda Station being slowed down by failure to acquire sites in other counties – says TD

top of page 20 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has criticised the slowness in delivering the new Macroom Garda Station by the Government and the Minister for Justice and Equality. Deputy Moynihan was commenting after receiving an update from the Minister for Justice via way of a parliamentary... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

20th October, 2017

TONIGHT’S SOCCER: Premier Division title holders Cork City FC travel to St Patrick’s Athletic

top of page 20 October 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Having secured a first Premier Division title in 12 years on Tuesday night, Cork City travel to Dublin tonight to take on St. Patricks Athletic. A 0-0 draw with Derry City at Turner’s Cross was enough to secure the league title for John Caulfield’s... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

20th October, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork University Hospital staff to compete in entertaining ‘Lip Sync Battle’

top of page 20 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) Charity is to hold its first ever Lip Sync Battle to raise vital funds for the hospital. The event takes place on Friday, November 3rd at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs from 7pm (Doors open at 7pm and show starts at... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

19th October, 2017

SPORT: Technology investment for Curraheen Park and Youghal greyhound tracks

top of page 19 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Curraheen Park and Youghal greyhound tracks are set to benefit from a digital transformation after the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) announced a five-year technology partnership which will see the sport enhance its customer experience. The IGB has signed a contract with Innovate Business Technology... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

19th October, 2017

FISHING: Cork MEP calls for Supertrawler ban

top of page 19 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has reiterated her call for the Irish Government to ban supertrawlers in Irish waters. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the Fisheries Committee in Brussels, was speaking after a Public Hearing in the European Parliament... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

19th October, 2017

STORM #OPHELIA IS OVER: but seperate heavy rain forecast for Cork throughout today

top of page 19 October 2017, Thursday, 11.20am By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Excaution caution, and to travel with care Heavy rainfall with accumulations of 30-50 mm are forecast across Munster from 10am until midnight today. Cork City Council has issued a pre-cautionary warning to the public. There are large accumulations of fallen leaves at many locations... Read More

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

19th October, 2017

THIRD RUNWAY… at Cork Airport

top of page 19 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No, Cork Airport is not getting a third runway! rather it is the third occurrence of a – now annual – 5km charity run which takes place on an acutal runway. Calling all runners of the South of Ireland, Cork Airport’s popular and unique 5KM run... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS