CORK: SIPTU members support calls to end mandatory retirement age of 65

top of page 3 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SIPTU delegates attending the union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in Cork have today (Tuesday, 3rd October) unanimously backed a motion calling on the Government and Health Service Executive (HSE) to give all health workers the option of remaining in employment beyond the age of 65. Addressing... Read More

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3rd October, 2017

CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: ‘Rubicon Centre’ continues to mark 10th anniversary

top of page 3 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Rubicon Centre, which celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year, has been part of the Cork ecosystem supporting entrepreneurs since 2006. Cork Institute of Technology has been supporting entrepreneurs in the region since 1998 through its entrepreneurship development programmes. Since 2012 more than 60... Read More

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3rd October, 2017

BALLINCOLLIG: Westgate Foundation to begin extension of Day Care buildings

top of page 3 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie On Friday, September 29th last Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly T.D., turned the sod at Westgate Foundation to officially launch a new building extension project which is scheduled to begin in mid-October. Westgate Foundation CEO Julie Murphy stated that “this... Read More

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3rd October, 2017

CORK: student Cormac wins €33,000 and a new motor on Winning Streak

top of page 3 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cormac O’Driscoll, a 19 year old, GAA mad, UCC (University College Cork) Arts student had quite a successful evening at RTE as he appeared on Winning Streak (Saturday 30th September), taking home a whopping €33,000 and a brand new car! Cormac from Aherla, recently started... Read More

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2nd October, 2017

EAST CORK: Fota Adventure Centre opens

top of page 2 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When it comes to Entertainment many people will check out Globo Surf, which is a website containing reviews of water related activities, but what if you are located in Cork and interested in local things to do and see? Well, Hidden in the woods along... Read More

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2nd October, 2017

PHOTOS: ‘Cork Company of the Year’ awards 2018 launched by Cork Chamber

top of page 2 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s most esteemed and longest running business awards were launched today by Cork Chamber, in partnership with Vodafone Ireland.The Cork Company of the Year Awards attract significant attention as they celebrate the best of business across varying sectors and sizes, from the emerging to SME’s... Read More

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2nd October, 2017

EAST CORK: Local TD welcomes news of Spike Island being named Europe’s leading tourist attraction

top of page 2 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has extended his congratulations to Spike Island as it was crowned Europe’s leading tourist attraction at the World Travel Awards 2017. Cork County Mayor Declan Hurley attended the awards... Read More

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2nd October, 2017

EAST CORK: Tidy town success for Castletownroche, Cobh, Glounthaune & Youghal – welcomed by Stanton

top of page 2 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie David Stanton, Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, has congratulated communities in Cork East Constituency for their success at this year’s Tidy Towns competition sponsored by Supervalu. “Cobh and Youghal were awarded gold medals in categories E... Read More

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2nd October, 2017

ACCOMMODATION: Montenotte Hotel Wins ‘Best City Hotel’ at Ireland’s Gold Medal Awards

top of page 2 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It’s three in a row for the Montenotte Hotel. The luxury four-star boutique hotel in Cork city has added the Hotel & Catering industry’s highest award, the Gold Medal Award 2017 for Best City Hotel, to its list of recent accolades. The Gold Medal Awards,... Read More

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2nd October, 2017

ALZHEIMER: Society of Ireland hosts celebratory AlzTalks in Cork Arts Theatre

top of page 2 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) hosted a celebratory AlzTalks event which featured people living with dementia, carers and musicians at the Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay, Shandon, Cork last Wednesday, September 27th from 6.30pm-9.00pm. The eclectic event – which featured the legendary John Spillane... Read More

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2nd October, 2017

ROWING: Irish Rowing Coach Dominic Casey made history last week

top of page 2 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie This month’s Cork Person of the Month winner, Irish Rowing Coach Dominic Casey, made history last week when his teams put Skibbereen and Ireland in the World rowing record books. Rowing Ireland CEO Hamish Adams, based at Farran Woods HQ Co Cork said “ We... Read More

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1st October, 2017

CORK TOURISM: Spike Island named’ Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at World Travel Awards

top of page 1 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Fortress Spike Island has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at the 2017 World Travel Awards 2017, seeing off a shortlist which included the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace and the Colosseum. Spike Island has proven to be a top tourist success following... Read More

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