FARMING: Nearly 80% of Cork tillage farmers waiting for compensation payments – Murphy O’Mahony

1 December 2017 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Only 19 of 86 payments farmers have received funds – says TD Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that the failure of the Department of Agriculture to pay our payments under the Tillage Compensation Scheme is having a serious impact on West Cork farmers. Deputy... Read More

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1st December, 2017

CHRISTMAS IN CORK: Ferris Wheel now open on Grand Parade as part of ‘GLOW’ event

1 December 2017, Friday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration on the Grand Parade opens in Cork this Friday December 1st Experience the festive season on the Grand Parade in Cork as the much-loved festival GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration opens this Friday December 1st. Attended by over 160,000 people in 2016,... Read More

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1st December, 2017

Five Cork areas – including Clonakilty – have chance of winning IPB Pride of Place Award

1 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Clonakilty, Whiddy Island, Carrigtwohill, Ballymacoda/Ladysbridge & Mitchelstown head for IPB Pride of Place Awards 2017. What is price of place? IPB Pride of Place is an all-island (North and South) competition that acknowledges the work that communities are doing all over the island of Ireland. Where does the... Read More

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1st December, 2017

CORK TOWNS: Visit Ballincollig – the bus is cheaper now!

1 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Average bus fares to drop by 46% for Ballincollig residents Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that Ballincollig commuters are set for an early Christmas present as bus fares are set to drop by up to 46% from December 1st. Deputy Moynihan was commenting ahead of... Read More

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1st December, 2017

More must be done to tackle rural crime – says West Cork TD

1 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Grants for additional home security must be made available to those living alone in rural Ireland – says West Cork TD Cork South-West TD Michael Collins, wants more action from government to prevent the deviating effect of crime in rural Ireland. ‘I know too well the fear and... Read More

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1st December, 2017

CHARITY: Visit Marymount Hospice this Sunday 3-5pm

1 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Marymount is facing into one of its busiest fundraising weekends of the year with four major events over the course of three days happening. The big event for the people of Cork to attend is Light up a Life taking place in Marymout Hospice, Curraheen on Sunday 3rd... Read More

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1st December, 2017

WATER SAFETY: Cork County Council receives ‘Charles Thomson Award’

1 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has won the Charles Thomson Award, an annual award which recognises the work of Local Authorities in promoting water safety. The Award is presented by Irish Water Safety (IWS) within the Republic of Ireland and the Royal Life Saving Society (Northern Ireland and Ireland branches).... Read More

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30th November, 2017

Things to do in Cork City in December 2017

30 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There’s a lot happening in Cork City Centre this December, TheCork.ie has compiled a list Glow: A Cork Christmas Celebration Glow-A Cork Christmas Celebration returns on 1st December. Visit Santa’s Cork Workshop presented by Dowtcha Puppets in Bishop Lucey Park, soar high above Cork on a giant Ferris wheel and... Read More

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30th November, 2017

CORK IN THE 1960s: Photographic archive of Former Lord Mayor Anthony Barry to be published online

30 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 1960s Cork photographic archive of former Lord Mayor and tea-grocer, Anthony Barry to be preserved and launched online. The Cork City and County Archives is delighted to announce that it has received the donation of the photographic archive of Anthony Barry (1901-1983), with the kind assistance of... Read More

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30th November, 2017

WEST CORK: New SuperValu officially opens in Bantry

30 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new, purpose built, state-of-the-art SuperValu was officially opened today (Thursday) at Harbour View in Bantry. The cutting of the ribbon to mark the new store opening was performed by 6 members of staff that together have 230 years service at O’Keeffe’s SuperValu in Bantry. Celebrity Chef Martin... Read More

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30th November, 2017

Cork County Mayor’s Coffee Morning raises over €1,500 for Friends of Marymount

30 November 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley hosted a Coffee Morning today in County Hall which raised over €1,500 in aid of Marymount Hospice. Speaking at the Coffee Morning, Mayor Hurley paid particular thanks to all who had joined him, “As Mayor, I am honoured to... Read More

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30th November, 2017

WEST CORK: New Lidl opens in Bantry, Co Cork

30 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Former Cork football captain Philip Clifford officially opened Lidl’s brand new store in Bantry today, which saw the creation of 20 new jobs in the locality. The new store boasts a state of the art architectural design and spacious store layout, meaning Lidl can offer customers a greater... Read More

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