ACADEMIC INFLATION? Cork ‘Institute of Technology’ moves step closer to being upgraded to ‘University’ status

12 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Presidents of CIT and IT Tralee Welcome Crucial Step in the Creation of the Munster Technological University On Thursday 8th March 2018 a very significant milestone in Irish higher education was reached with the enactment of the Technological Universities Bill into legislation. The importance of this legislation is... Read More

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11th March, 2018

CORK FILM INDUSTRY: Crowds fill The English Market for ‘The Young Offenders’ TV show Season Finale Premiere

11 March 2018, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The English Market, welcomed hundreds of fans of The Young Offenders TV series as Ireland’s oldest indoor food market hosted the season finale premiere last night, Saturday 10th March. Stars of the series Alex Murphy, Hilary Rose and PJ Gallagher, along with the show’s cast and crew,... Read More

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9th March, 2018

CORK FARMING: Seandun Macra – 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance – Tickets on sale

9 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Seandun (Cork) regiona of Macra na Feirme will mark its 60th year in existence with a celebratory dinner dance in Rochestown Park Hotel on Saturday April 14th. Past Seandun Macra members are invited to toast the occasion with current Macra members in recognition of the huge contribution... Read More

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7th March, 2018

Womens Suffrage celebrated by Cork County Council

7 March 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In Ireland it is local authorities that manage the electoral register, so it is apt that one of them – Cork County Council – is marking 100 years since Women in Ireland were given the right to vote. In 1918 Ireland was part of the “United Kingdom of Great... Read More

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7th March, 2018

Food industry veteran Jim Corbett appointed Director of Food Institute UCC

7 March 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie University College Cork has announced the appointment of Jim Corbett as Director of the Food Institute UCC, which will be officially launched in 2018. The Food Institute UCC is a collaborative research and learning institute, combining all disciplines across the food spectrum into a single one-stop-shop for all... Read More

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6th March, 2018

WEST CORK: Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage AGM on Thursday 8th March

6 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The AGM of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage will be held on Thursday evening next, 8th March at 8pm at O’Donovan’s Hotel, Clonakilty. Founded in 2012, the organisation is one of the most active history groups in the West Cork area with activities all year round. During the Autumn and... Read More

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6th March, 2018

EDUCATION: Professor Thia Hennessy appointed Dean of Cork University Business School

6 March 2018 Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The appointment of Professor Thia Hennessy as Dean of Cork University Business School (CUBS) comes at a very exciting time for everyone associated with CUBS. Already a globally renowned centre for teaching, learning and research, CUBS is actively pursuing an accreditation strategy that will see the Business School recognised... Read More

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6th March, 2018

CORK HR NEWS: Glanmire’s Vienna Woods Hotel wins Irish Hotels Federation Quality Employer Award

6 March 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Hotels Federation (IHF) has announced the winners of its national Quality Employers Awards 2018, which acknowledge excellence in human resource management across Ireland’s hotel and guesthouse sector. The awards were presented by Brendan Griffin, TD, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport at the Federations’ 80th... Read More

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5th March, 2018

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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