WEST CORK: Further Investment for N71 but Timelines Need to be Improved – Daly

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Fine Gael Junior Minister has expressed his disappointment with the lack of progress with carrying out upgrades to the N71 even though funding had been sanctioned some time ago, as he confirmed further funding to upgrade various stretches of the N71 this week. Cork South West Fine... Read More

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9th December, 2017

Illegal Dumping in Cork’s Inner City

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Long Term Solutions are needed Constant Dumping is causing great damage to city and therefore long-term solutions are needed sooner rather than later The Fianna Fail Cork City Cllr Dr John Sheehan (pictured above) has expressed his frustration at what he called a “rampant amount of dumping in Cork’s... Read More

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9th December, 2017

AUDIO: Cork City Council needs more funds from Central Govt to tackle homeless crisis – says Solidarity Cllr

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Cllr Fiona Ryan (Solidarity) has called on central government to allocate additional resources to homelessness services after news of the death of another homeless woman emerged this week. Councillor Ryan said: “The reality is that the housing crisis will worsen over the next two years, and... Read More

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9th December, 2017

WEST CORK: Economy looks good for 2018 – says Jim Power at Kinsale Business lunch

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Blue Haven Hotel was the venue for the annual Fitzgerald & Partners Accountants – Kinsale Business Christmas lunch which was attended by the Kinsale business people and stakeholders from SMEs, start-ups and large employers in the area. Always a popular event. It was attended by the Lord... Read More

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9th December, 2017

If you’re in Cork City on Sunday around 12.30pm then head to the Grand Parade

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Sunday the 10th December, Cork International Choral Festival launches their exciting 2018 Gala Concerts box office in celebration of World Choral Day. This year will be the Festival’s 64th and will reaffirm its position as the longest running Festival in Cork. As part of the Glow Celebrations... Read More

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9th December, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Breakthrough Cancer Research Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea and Fashion Showcase

9 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Treat yourself and the ladies in your life to the perfect gift this Christmas, an afternoon of fashion, glamour and pampering at the Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea and Fashion Showcase in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research. The event will take place on Saturday, 6 January 2018 in... Read More

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9th December, 2017

CORK AIRPORT: Christmas Prize Giveaway in Mahon Point Shopping Centre this weekend

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is giving away some amazing prizes this weekend at Mahon Point Shopping Centre as well as sharing their knowledge and tips for the perfect 2018 getaway direct from Cork to the UK, Europe or North America. Throughout Saturday and Sunday at Mahon Point Shopping Centre, if... Read More

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9th December, 2017

CBA Cork Business of the Year Awards finalists announced.

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association’s (CBA) has announced the finalists for this year’s ‘Cork Business of the Year Awards’. The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards night on 20th January at the Pairc Ui Chaoimh conference centre. The awards recognise the outstanding contribution of businesses and individuals... Read More

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8th December, 2017

SOCCER: RedFM take over from 96FM as partners of Cork City FC

8 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s RedFM are delighted to announce a new official partnership with Cork City Football Club for the 2018 season. The announcement was made earlier today on the same day that the recent double winners launched their 2018 jerseys with new kit partners Adidas. Speaking about the partnership Diarmuid... Read More

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8th December, 2017

EAST CORK: Extended family of John Power & Son visit Jameson Distillery Midleton

8 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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8th December, 2017

EDUCATION: Additional SNAs for Cork – Lombard

8 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Schools in Cork will benefit from additional SNAs next year; Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said that this is part of an overall increase of 1,000 SNAS nationally in 2018, ensuring every child in Cork who needs an SNA will have one. Senator Lombard said: “This is great... Read More

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8th December, 2017

IRELAND FIRST ‘DYSON HOTEL’: Kinsale Hotel agrees promotional deal to demonstrate Dyson products

8 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Blue Haven Hotel in Kinsale, Co. Cork was named the ‘Best Boutique Hotel in Ireland’ at The Irish Hospitality Awards 2017. Following on from that success, The Blue Haven has announced its partnership with Dyson to create Ireland’s first Dyson Hotel, which will combine the award-winning hospitality... Read More

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