CORK ARTS: Cork Film Festival to hold flagship Documentary Industry Day

15 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 62nd Cork Film Festival will hold its flagship Documentary Industry Day on Friday (November 17) at The Metropole Hotel, to be presented in partnership with Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board and supported by Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and Screen Training Ireland. Doc Day brings both... Read More

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15th November, 2017

EAST CORK: Junior Minister David Stanton visits new schools – Gaelscoil & Educate Together School

15 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice, David Stanton, has visited Gaelscoil Mhainistir na Corann and Midleton Educate Together, both of which are new builds. “I was pleased to have the opportunity to visit these two new schools. Gaelscoil Mhainistir na... Read More

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15th November, 2017

GET YOUR LEARN ON! Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Open Day 2017

15 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) Open Day takes place on Friday, 17th November, from 10am until 3pm on the Bishopstown Campus. For students interested in studying at CIT Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD), it will be open to visitors on Friday, 17th from 10am until 4pm... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

15th November, 2017

VIDEO: Laya Healthcare introduces members only ‘healthcoach’ service

15 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Since VHI Helathcare announced that their SwiftCare clinics would only accept patients who had VHI policies, other health insurers have been searching for some unique selling points for their own policies. The most obvious solution would be for the other players in the market to open their own premises,... Read More

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15th November, 2017

When are the Cork City Centre Christmas lights being turned on?

15 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ho Ho Ho! Christmas Lights in Cork City to be switched on this Sunday November 19 Organised by Cork City Council, the countdown to Christmas has truly begun with the announcement that the switching on of the Cork City Christmas Lights will take place on Patrick’s Street this... Read More

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14th November, 2017

Why are Cork people bypassing CORK AIRPORT, and instead travelling to DUBLIN and SHANNON airports?

14 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Yes, people do use Cork Airport, but any casual survey of ones friends will quickly reveal that many, many people happily travel to Dublin, or Shannon Airports daily. Why? there are a multitude of reasons: more destinations, more frequent flights, and (depending on the airline) cheaper fares, but... Read More

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14th November, 2017

EDUCATION: UCC releases 31 BIS graduates into jobs marketplace

14 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 31 BSc. Business Information Systems graduates are the first in their Degree Programme to achieve an IIBA Academic Certificate in Business Analysis. At UCC’s Autumn Conferring 2017, 31 BSc. Business Information Systems (BIS) graduates from Cork University Business School (CUBS) at UCC were the first to achieve an... Read More

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14th November, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC sign Mark McNulty

14 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce that Mark McNulty has signed a new, two-year contract with the club. The goalkeeper has been in superb form once again this season, with his crucial shoot-out save teeing up Kieran Sadlier’s winning penalty in the FAI Cup Final, and speaking... Read More

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14th November, 2017

RENTAL CRISIS: Too many young CORK workers are LIVING WITH PARENTS because they cannot afford RENT

14 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Spiralling private rent in Co Cork forcing many young people to move home to their parents – says TD 10.3% increase for one bed apartments; 9.9% for four bed house Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that rocketing rental prices in County Cork are forcing... Read More

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14th November, 2017

24-26th November 2017 – Christmas Food Emporium at City Hall Crafts and Design Fair

14 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over 25 artisan food producers will take part in the Spectacular Christmas Food Emporium at the biggest-ever City Hall Crafts and Design Fair in Cork from November 24-26. This the first time that there has been a dedicated food emporium at the traditional start to the Christmas season... Read More

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14th November, 2017

HEALTH: GPs should stop sending patients to Emergency Depts for diagnostic tests – says Cork TD

14 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie GPs will continue to send patients to EDs for diagnostic tests until there are enough consultants in our hospitals Govt must use community hospitals as routine diagnostic centres Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher has said that GPs should not be forced to send their patients to Emergency... Read More

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14th November, 2017

HEALTH: Diabetes technology should come under Long-Term Illness Scheme – suggests opposition Cork MEP

14 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to roll out ‘Smart’ Diabetes Technology as part of the Long-Term Illness Scheme. The Ireland South MEP made the call for greater care for those with the condition as part of World Diabetes Day. “Diabetes... Read More

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