PORT OF CORK: Captain honoured as ‘Cork Person of the Month’

top of page 13 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Captain Michael McCarthy, Commercial Manager, Port of Cork and Chairman of Cruise Europe, has been named October’s ‘Cork Person of the Month’. He was presented with the monthly award to mark his work in increasing cruise liner traffic to Cork which will benefit the economy... Read More

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13th October, 2017

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK: marks 90 years of ESB with reflections on how electricity transformed Ireland

top of page 13 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie • Seminal 1844 study of Shannon energy potential by Sir Robert Kane, first President of Queen’s College, Cork acknowledged in UCC President’s lecture • The role of electricity in Ireland’s low carbon future highlighted by ESB Deputy Chief Executive University College Cork, in conjunction with... Read More

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13th October, 2017

NORTH CORK: Liquidation of Charleville Credit Union a sad day for community – Moynihan

top of page 13 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan has said that he is dismayed at the decision to put Charleville Credit Union into liquidation. The local TD added that “Nearly 13,000 people from North Cork are members of this credit union, and today, they... Read More

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13th October, 2017

WILD ATLANTIC WAY: Dursey Island to get new cable car AND visitor centre IF Failte Ireland approve funding

top of page 13 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has successfully passed the first stage of a two-stage grant application process with Fáilte Ireland.Dursey Island, a Signature Discovery Point on the Wild Atlantic Way becomes an iconic must visit attraction resulting in increased visitor numbers to West Cork.” Dursey Island in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th October, 2017

BUDGET: Cork Doctor welcomes budget sunbed tax increase – designed to discourage usage while stopping short of a ban

top of page 12 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Designed to discourage usage while stopping short of a ban – that is the approach of the Irish Government to a variety of social ills – Cigarettes, alcohol and now… sunbeds! Cork City Councillor John Sheehan (Fianna Fail), who is also a practising GP has welcomed... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

12th October, 2017

NEW BUSINESS: #FrankAndHonest Cafe opens in Merchants Quay Supervalu, Cork City Centre

top of page 12 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The coffee brand Frank and Honest has become a familiar name in recent months across Ireland. The in-store coffee stations and machines in Centra stores have been rebranded with the fresh image. Now, Frank and Honest have gone a step further and opened a Café in... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th October, 2017

HOSPITAL OVERCROWDING: CUH and Mercy Emergency Departments

top of page 12 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Emergency Departments (previously known as Casualty and A&E) in Cork University Hospital (CUH) and Mercy University Hospital (MUH) are still experiencing significant overcrowding. The South/South West Hospital Group is requesting that members of the public only attend the ED in cases of genuine emergency... Read More

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12th October, 2017

BREXIT: Fáilte Ireland helps Cork tourism businesses with Brexit problems

top of page 12 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, yesterday launched their ‘Get Brexit Ready’ programme at their regional industry briefing with Cork tourism businesses in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork earlier this week. The tourism authority provided local tourism industry members with details about its ‘Get... Read More

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12th October, 2017

CORK, COBH & KINSALE: feature at ‘East Cork Early Music Festival’

top of page 12 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What: East Cork Early Music Festival Where: Cork, Cobh, Kinsale When: October 13th, 14th and 15th 2017 East Cork Early Music Festival 2017 will again bring the music of the Baroque Era to life in Cork City and County. An annual event since 2003, the... Read More

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11th October, 2017

WEST CORK: Minister Jim Daly allays fears over Bantry Hospital

top of page 11 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has today, Wednesday, moved to reassure people in relation to concerns around staffing at Bantry General Hospital. In a statement, Minister Daly said, ‘It has been brought to... Read More

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11th October, 2017

MALLOW: Damage to defibrillator illustrates need for legislation to be enacted – says Doctor Senator

top of page 11 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Damage to the defibrillator casing in Mallow, Co. Cork illustrates the need for legislation to be enacted immediately to address this issue. The Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017 has been published by Fianna Fáil Senator Dr Keith Swanick (based in Co Mayo) which could jail... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

11th October, 2017

MIDLETON WHISKEY: Failte Ireland to promote CORK FOOD AND DRINK as part of Ireland’s Ancient East programme

top of page 11 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland, is today rolling out a new food innovation programme ‘Taste of Place’ for Ireland’s Ancient East Visitor Attractions to improve and enhance the food and drink on offer. Among the attractions availing of this programme is Cork’s Midleton Experience (Jameson Whiskey). In 2016,... Read More

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