FLOODING: Free lecture to be hosted in University College Cork

19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of UCC’s Community Engagement Week 2017 the Philosophy Department will hold a public discussion on the topic of Flood Defence. Invited speakers will include Dr. Cara Nine (UCC Philosophy. Internationally recognised expert on the ethics/politics of rivers), Dr. Orla O’Donovan (UCC Applied Social Studies), Robert... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

19th September, 2017

PHOTOS: Mayor of San Francisco Ed Lee attends Cork Chamber and NGINX event in Kingsley Hotel, Cork, Ireland

19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of San Francisco is here in Cork, and various groups have been hosting events to show off what Cork has to offer, and to cement friendly links with the well known liberal West Coast City. Last evening Cork Chamber (of Commerce) and NGINX held an event... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

19th September, 2017

MENTAL HEALTH: must be catered for in annual Government budget – says Former Cork Labour TD Kathleen Lynch

19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour spokesperson on Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch (a former Cork North Central TD, and Junior Minister), has said that mental health mustn’t be forgotten in next month’s budget, with significant issues remaining in the mental health service. Ms. Lynch was speaking as she attended the Parliamentary Forum on... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

19th September, 2017

HEALTH: ‘Dublin ambulance was dispatched to Cork’ – Cork Labour Rep wants an explanation

19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Councillor for Swords Duncan Smith and Cork City Local Area Representative* Peter Horgan have both called for an investigation into media reports as to how a Swords based ambulance was dispatched to Cork City. “As part of the local Community First Responders group in Swords, I am... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

19th September, 2017

CULTURE NIGHT: €10,000 Government funding for events in Cork

19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County will come alive on Culture Night this Friday (22nd September) thanks to €10,000 in Government funding to support local events. Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “I am delighted to announce that this funding will be made available to our Local Authority to help stage... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

19th September, 2017

ROWING COACH: Dominic Casey honoured as ‘Cork Person of the Month’ for September 2017

19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The legendary rowing coach, Dominic Casey has been unveiled as Sept. Cork Person of the Month. His name will now go forward for possible selection as ‘Cork Person of the Year’ which will be announced next January. Dominic Casey’s extraordinary rowing successes are well recognised, particularly by... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

19th September, 2017

SPORTS CAPITAL FUNDING: Government need to commit to SOLID DEADLINES because clubs cannot wait forever

19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Area Representative* for the Labour Party in Cork city, Peter Horgan, has called for the Government to implement decision deadlines on itself for future Sports Capital Funding “I have dealt with quite a large number of clubs, from a different range of sports, throughout Cork city, particularly... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

19th September, 2017

SPORT: Credit Union sponsors Hurleys and Sliotars for local GAA club

19 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Credit Union & Local GAA Club ready for throw in After weeks of hurling action on the national stage, St. Vincent’s Hurling and Football Club, get down to the serious business of the progressing in the various club competitions. Gurranabraher Credit Union are supporting their local club by... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

19th September, 2017

CORK HR: Fastnet Cork hold September Open Recruitment Days

19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Due to multiple job opportunities with clients in the Life Sciences, Agri Food, and Business Service sectors. Fastnet are hosting a series of Career Open Days at their offices in Eastgate Village, Eastgate Industrial Park, Little Island, Cork. When Tuesday 19th September: SUPPLY CHAIN Open... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

18th September, 2017

CORK COUNTY COUNCIL: announces funding award for ‘Municipal Districts Creative Communities Scheme’ 2017

19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Thirteen of the most creative and artistic communities in County Cork are set to receive substantial funding totalling nearly €82,000 with the announcement of awards under the Cork County Municipal Districts Creative Communities Scheme Announcing the awards made under the scheme Mayor of the County of Cork,... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

18th September, 2017

PHOTOS: Rhode Island delegation visit County Hall – Cork County Council

19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In celebration of the recent launch of the Cork and Rhode Island transatlantic air service, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley, and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Mr. Tim Lucey yesterday welcomed a Rhode Island delegation to Vertigo, Top Floor, County Hall.... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th September, 2017

UNESCO: International Conference on Learning Cities – hosted in Cork – Day 1 Report

18 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie More than 650 delegates from 92 countries across the world attended the opening day of the UNESCO’s third International Conference on Learning Cities, which opened today in Cork, Ireland. It is the first time that this global UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Conference has been... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS