TWINNING: Cork City Lord Mayors mourns death of San Francisco counterpart Edwin Lee

12 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Tony Fitzgerald has expressed his deep sadness on learning of the death of 65-year-old Edwin Lee, Mayor of San Francisco City and County. “I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to his wife Anita, his family and friends and the people of... Read More

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12th December, 2017

€37k raised through Mercy Hospital Foundation purchases new Ultrasound in The Mercy ICU

12 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new Ultrasound machine purchased through funds raised for the Mercy Hospital Foundation will enable doctors and nurses in Cork’s Mercy University Hospital ICU to carry out life-saving procedures even faster; ensure patients can receive essential medication in a comfortable environment; and aid patient recovery. Over €37,000 was... Read More

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11th December, 2017

CHRISTMAS IN CORK: English Market fundraises for Pieta House

11 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The English Market Traders and Management are proud to announce that they have selected suicide prevention charity Pieta House as their nominated Christmas charity this year. Órla Lannin, Manager of The English Market said “In the past, we have supported a children’s charities at Christmas, which is the... Read More

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11th December, 2017

Bishopstown Dr receives ‘Medal of Excellence’ from Irish Research Council

11 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dr Dan O’Brien, a native of Bishopstown, County Cork, has been awarded the ‘Maurice J Bric Medal of Excellence’ from the Irish Research Council. Four researchers were awarded ‘Medals of Excellence’ and were presented as the Council marks 15 years of the Irish Research Council and its forebears, the Irish Research Council... Read More

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10th December, 2017

WEST CORK: Public Meeting to Highlight Internet Safety in Bantry

10 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, is hosting a public meeting on Internet Safety on December 11th in the West Lodge Hotel in Bantry at 8pm. The public meeting is a follow on from an initiative launched... Read More

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10th December, 2017

NORTH CORK: Newtownshandrum water mains replacement project will provide a STABLE and RELIABLE supply

9 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aging mains have been subject to frequent bursts and leakage Residents and businesses in the Newtownshandrum area (located West of Charleville, in North County Cork) will benefit from a much more secure and reliable water supply as a result of an Irish Water project to replace aging water... Read More

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9th December, 2017

KANTURK: Three arrested after €140k of cannabis herb seized

9 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Cork have arrested two men and one woman and seized a quantity of drugs. The operate took place last evening in Cork and Kerry Gardaí from the Cork City Divisional Drugs unit carried out an operation which resulted in the seizure of cannabis herb with an... Read More

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9th December, 2017

Cork City to get a DIRECTLY ELECTED Mayor (similar to London)?

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed reports that the government plan to propose a directly-elected mayor for the city. Reports in the Irish Times say the government is expected to recommend the plan at next week’s cabinet meeting. The plan is for an executive-style mayor with responsibility... Read More

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9th December, 2017

Two Cork Artists Receive Arts Council Next Generation Awards worth €15,000 each

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Two Cork artists, Sam Perkin and Doireann O’Malley are just two of exceptional promise who have been given Next Generation awards by the Arts Council, the government agency for funding and developing the arts. The Next Generation programme recognises and promotes a selection of artists from different disciplines... Read More

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9th December, 2017

WEST CORK: Further Investment for N71 but Timelines Need to be Improved – Daly

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Fine Gael Junior Minister has expressed his disappointment with the lack of progress with carrying out upgrades to the N71 even though funding had been sanctioned some time ago, as he confirmed further funding to upgrade various stretches of the N71 this week. Cork South West Fine... Read More

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9th December, 2017

Illegal Dumping in Cork’s Inner City

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Long Term Solutions are needed Constant Dumping is causing great damage to city and therefore long-term solutions are needed sooner rather than later The Fianna Fail Cork City Cllr Dr John Sheehan (pictured above) has expressed his frustration at what he called a “rampant amount of dumping in Cork’s... Read More

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9th December, 2017

AUDIO: Cork City Council needs more funds from Central Govt to tackle homeless crisis – says Solidarity Cllr

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Cllr Fiona Ryan (Solidarity) has called on central government to allocate additional resources to homelessness services after news of the death of another homeless woman emerged this week. Councillor Ryan said: “The reality is that the housing crisis will worsen over the next two years, and... Read More

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