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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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10th May, 2018

ON THE MOVE: Mitchelstown native appoined CEO of LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice

10 May 2018 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, recently confirmed the appointment of Orla O’Brien as CEO. LauraLynn is the only children’s hospice providing support and palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions and their families across Ireland, with care delivered in their hospice, at a hospital, in the community, or at... Read More

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8th May, 2018

EXERCISE: 5k run in Fota Wildlife Park

8 May 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Alex O’Shea, better known as the Guinness Book of Records holding “Running Fireman” launched this years annual Cheetah Run which is hosted by Fota Wildlife Park in conjunction with Eagle Athletic Club. The Cheetah Run, a race run over 5 kilometres for adults and now also a one-mile... Read More

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7th May, 2018

€100k+ to tackle illegal dumping, litter, dog fouling, and graffiti in Co Cork

7 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over €100,000 approved to tackle illegal dumping, litter, dog fouling, and graffiti in Cork County Cork Senator, and Seanad spokesperson for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Tim Lombard has confirmed that €72,990 in funding has been approved to tackle illegal dumping in Cork County, with a further... Read More

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6th May, 2018

More plastic than fish in our oceans by 2050 – warns Cork MEP

6 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has warned there will be more plastic waste in our oceans than fish by 2050 according to a UN report. The Ireland South MEP gave the stark warning as she addressed the European Parliament last week on the urgent need to tackle... Read More

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5th May, 2018

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork’s Long Table Dinner event 2018

5 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ten of Cork’s finest independently run restaurants and chefs are collaborating to showcase the city’s world-class food culture and seasonal produce, which capture the essence of the midsummer. Cork’s Long Table Dinner event celebrates the spirit unique to Cork – an essential experience for lovers of food and... Read More

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