SAILING: An Tánaiste Launches Volvo Cork Week on Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour

5 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Tánaiste, Simon Coveney, TD launched Volvo Cork Week, which takes place this year from July 16th to July 21st at the Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven. Speaking at the launch on Haulbowline Island in Cork Harbour, he said: “It is always a pleasure to be asked to... Read More

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5th March, 2018

Launch Of 2018 Anti Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign

5 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is pleased to announce the launch of our annual Anti Dog Fouling Awareness Campaign. The campaign, now in its third year, is organised and run by the Dog Fouling Awareness Sub Committee of Council in conjunction with the Litter Management Section of Cork City Council... Read More

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5th March, 2018

Frontline workers the heroes of #StormEmma – Ó Laoghaire

5 March 2018 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that the frontline staff, who kept emergency and essential services going during Storm Emma. He also said that we now need to gear up for the danger of flooding. “Severe Weather events can be dangerous, and... Read More

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4th March, 2018

WEST CORK: 140 entries for Quality Hotel Clonakilty West Cork Rally 2018 – takes place in two weeks time

4 March 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Quality Hotel Clonakilty West Cork Rally which takes place in just two weeks has now received 140 entries across all categories. This is in spite of the inclement weather conditions which has meant that the entries secretary has not received any postal entries since last Tuesday. Any... Read More

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4th March, 2018

CORK BUSINESS: What’s on for ‘Local Enterprise Week’ March 4th – 9th – learn about GDPR

4 March 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local Enterprise Week 2018, a national initiative led by the Local Enterprise Offices across Ireland, kicks off today – Sunday March 4th – and runs until Friday March 9th. Throughout the week the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Cork City has organised a number of events and workshops covering... Read More

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4th March, 2018

THE WATER IS OFF – in parts of Youghal & Allihies, Co Cork – aftermath of #StormEmma

4 March 2018, 11am By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Due to issues associated with Storm Emma and an increased demand on water supplies, a number of areas of Cork are currently experiencing disruptions to their water supply. Irish Water is working with Cork County Council to fix leaks and carry out any other necessary repairs as... Read More

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4th March, 2018

Cúpla Focal Lunches at Nash 19 for Seachtain na Gaeilge

4 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There’s a new type of event taking place in Cork to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. It’s for people whose Irish is poor (or pretty much non-existent) who would like to get a chance to speak the language in a relaxed setting, while enjoying some delicious Irish... Read More

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3rd March, 2018

Freezing weather is over, but aftermath is low supplies of drinking water #StormEmma #BigFreeze2018

3 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water is advising customers in Cork that due to the extremely cold weather conditions and exceptionally high water demand, some water treatment plants in the county are struggling to keep up with supply demands. The agency did not list areas, instead it said “All customers are being asked to conserve... Read More

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2nd March, 2018

50 JOBS: Apex Fund Services opens expanded offices in Carrigtwohill, East Cork

2 March 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Financial Services provider, Apex Fund Services has announced the creation of 50 new jobs at the opening of its new expanded offices in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork today (Friday). The global Apex Group specialises in delivering fund administration and middle offices services to asset mangers worldwide. The firm has... Read More

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2nd March, 2018

#StormEmma – Irish Defence Forces & Civil Defence assist authorities in Cork and nationwide

2 March 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D. provides an update on the activities of the Defence Forces and Civil Defence. In the past 48 hours, including overnight, the Defence Forces have deployed 290 Army personnel and 117 vehicles in a range of tasks to support the primary... Read More

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2nd March, 2018

Cork County Council Red Weather #StormEmma update 11am

2 March 2018, 11am By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Status Red Snow Ice Weather warning remains in place across Munster with heavy snowfalls overnight continuing in places. Cork County Councils 24 hour emergency line on 021 480 0048 remains in operation. However due to severe weather conditions and resulting large volume of calls it may... Read More

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1st March, 2018

WEST CORK: New council houses planned for Clonakilty and Skibbereen

1 March 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the proposals put forward by Cork County Council for 50 unit residential developments in both Clonakilty and Skibbereen. Senator Lombard said: “Cork County Council have proposed a residential development of 53 housing units located between Park Road and Western Road, Miles,... Read More

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