Minister Ross to ask RSA about second Driving Test Centre for Cork City

16 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that there is an urgent need for a second driving test centre to service Cork City and the surrounding area, and Minister for Transport Shane Ross has agreed to ask the RSA about the potential of a second centre. “People... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

15th May, 2018

James Whelan Butchers to create 15 jobs in Cork

15 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie James Whelan Butchers will open a new outlet in Dunnes Stores in Bishopstown Court, Bandon Road. The store will be ready fo opening by September. In 2016, James Whelan Butchers launched its collaboration with Ireland’s leading retailer Dunnes Stores, also a family business with immense heritage and a... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

15th May, 2018

New cafe takes flight in Cork Airport – Aramark unveils new artisan coffee outlet

15 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Badger & Dodo, the speciality coffee roasting company from Fermoy, Co Cork is expanding with the opening of a second Barista Bar at Cork Airport. The new outlet will be located in the Food Republic food court operated by Aramark. From roasting their own artisan blends of coffee... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th May, 2018

WHAT TO DO IN CORK: Everyman Palace Theatre launches 2018 Summer Programme

15 May 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th May, 2018

Aldi to open new store in Passage West Co. Cork creating 20 new jobs

15 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aldi Ireland has confirmed it will open a new store in Passage West Co. Cork in July, following confirmation of planning permission by An Bord Pleanála. Located on the Rochestown Road, 20 new jobs will be created at the new store. Commenting on the announcement, a spokesperson for... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

15th May, 2018

CORK CITY COUNCIL: Cllrs vote IN FAVOUR of controversial Morrison’s Island Flood Defence Scheme

15 May 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Councillors last night voted to give Part 8 planning permission to the €6 million public realm and flood defence plans for Morrison’s Island which will remove 80% of the flood threat in the city centre. Councillors voted 22 to 6 in favour of the proposed scheme.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

14th May, 2018

UCC worth €2.3 million daily to Ireland’s economy

14 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) generates €2.3 million per day for the Irish economy, according to a new report to be launched today (May 14). The Economic and Societal Impact Report shows that the University supports almost 15,000 jobs on an annual basis, which equates to approximately 1 in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

14th May, 2018

CORK SPORT: Basketball Ireland & Mardyke Arena UCC announce partnership with Blackwater Motors

14 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Basketball Ireland and Mardyke Arena UCC announce partnership with Cork’s Blackwater Motors ahead of this summer’s FIBA Women’s European Basketball Championships Basketball Ireland and the Mardyke Arena UCC have today announced a new partnership with Blackwater Motors Volkswagen in Cork for the upcoming 2018 FIBA Women’s European Championship... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

14th May, 2018

ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Winning Streak’ for retired Macroom truck driver

14 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Cork man was selected to appear on the National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE One just days after he retired from his job as a lorry driver. Cornelius Lehane, (70), from Macroom, was watching the show with his pet Chihuahua dog, Geoff, two weeks ago,... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th May, 2018

BUSINESS: Cork based ‘Amarenco Solar’ expands into French territories

14 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Amarenco Solar, which has a considerable presence in the French renewable energy market has recently been awarded regulated tariffs for the development of solar barns in France and Corsica. Amarenco has also commenced development in the French territories of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the Caribbean and Reunion in... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

14th May, 2018

NORTH RING ROAD: Cork Cllr wants CONTINUOUS air quality monitoring

14 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Workers’ Party want Air Quality monitoring to be carried out throughout Cork city, starting with the North Ring Road. Workers’ Party Councillor Ted Tynan has proposed a motion to Cork City Council at which he will call for continuous air quality monitoring to be carried out on some... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, WORKERS PARTY

13th May, 2018

WEST CORK: Baltimore RNLI provides medical evacuation from Cape Clear Island

13 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI carried out a medical evacuation last night (Saturday 12 May) from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew was requested to launch their all-weather lifeboat following a request from the Irish Coast Guard at 8.05pm to provide medical assistance and... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS