27 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Fine Gael Party is delighted to announce that Cllr. John Paul O’Shea has joined the Party in Cork. Cllr. O’Shea has been an elected representative on Cork County Council since May 2009. He was subsequently re-elected to the local authority in May 2014 representing the Kanturk/Mallow Municipal District. Speaking after the announcement Cllr.... Read More
27 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out yesterday afternoon (Monday 26 February) to a fishing trawler with five people on board which had broken down 50 miles off the coast of Baltimore, West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.12pm after the Irish Coast Guard requested... Read More
27 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Now in its 6th year, the Cork County Mayor’s Community Awards Scheme was introduced to acknowledge publicly the work of volunteers and to recognise communities working in partnership with the local authority and other agencies to better our communities. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley... Read More
26 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport welcomes the announcement from Ryanair today, on the addition of a new twice-weekly service to Faro, Portugal next winter. “Expanding routes from Cork Airport is always a priority, so we are delighted to see Ryanair giving customers an even wider selection of destinations to choose from... Read More
26 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Today was a milestone day for someone, somewhere whose life will be saved thanks to the 50th blood donation from Consultant Anaesthetist at Mater Private Cork, Dr Kieran Hogan. In Ireland, every week, more than 1000 people receive blood transfusions. However, just 3% give blood. On a given... Read More
26 February 2018, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The new Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has called for a “reimagining of Ireland” and stated that the mission of Uniting Ireland is about more than ending partition. Teachta McDonald made the remarks while delivering a keynote address on Irish Unity in Cork City Hall... Read More
26 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Access Officers need to be more… accessible! A Cork Fine Gael Senator has said there needs to be clarity from Local Authorities in relation to the role and responsibilities of their Access Officers. Senator Colm Burke said: “The Access Officer should take up a more proactive role in... Read More
26 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City are on the road again on tonight, as they travel west to face Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. City followed up their opening day win at St. Pat’s with a home victory over Waterford at Turner’s Cross on Friday night, giving the 2017 league champions two... Read More
26 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Calling All Runners To Get On Track For The Great Railway Run Runners are being called upon to take part in this year’s annual Great Railway Run from Cork to Carrigaline which will be held this year on Sunday the 22nd of April 2018. The Great Railway Run... Read More
24 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Making sure Cork tourism businesses are prepared to capitalise fully on an expected upswing in social media searches was the purpose of a Fáilte Ireland workshop which was held in the Brehon Hotel, Killarney on Tuesday. The workshop was held ahead of an up-coming Tourism Ireland social media... Read More
24 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New partnership between UCC and Cork Opera House boosts Cork’s reputation as city of learning and culture The stage is set for one of the most exciting collaborations in the history of Irish theatre between University College Cork and Cork Opera House. An eight-year partnership will see these... Read More
23 February 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Homily of Bishop John Buckley at the liturgy to welcome the Icon for the World Meeting of Families to the Diocese of Cork and Ross, Cathedral of Saints Mary and Anne, Cork This evening we welcome the icon to our diocese which I had the privilege of being present... Read More