NORTH CORK: Revenue officers seize 18 litres of suspected counterfeit vodka

22 August 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Yesterday, in an intelligence-led operation, Revenue officers in Cork carried out a search under warrant of private premises in “a town in North Cork” which the agency did not name specifically, and seized 18 litres of suspected counterfeit vodka. They were assisted in the operation by local... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd August, 2017

HEALTH: HSE review of autism services open for submissions

22 August 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie People with autism spectrum disorder, parents and clinicians have been encouraged to make submissions to a HSE review of autism supports and services. Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “I want to ensure that people with ASD in Cork have access to the necessary supports and... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd August, 2017

VIDEO: Mallow native Stefanie Preissner (Can’t cope, won’t cope) is ‘Cork Person of the Month’ for August 2017

22 August 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie At the age of 29, Mallow native, Stefanie Preissner’s star is in the ascendant as she continues to blaze a trail in her writing career. The latest in a string of accolades is being named ‘Cork Person of the Month’ for August. Already considered one of the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd August, 2017

IRISH HOUSING CRISIS: Government policy is creating a “disaster” for renters and a “paradise” for landlords – says Cork TD

22 August 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning said that Government housing policy is creating a “disaster” for renters and a “paradise” for landlords. His comments came in the wake of the new daft.ie report which shows rents to have risen 12% year on year to June... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

22nd August, 2017

EAST CORK: Topaz opens refurbished Lakeview Service Station, Whitegate, Midleton

22 August 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Topaz, Ireland’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, has officially opened its newly redeveloped state-of-the-art service station at Whitegate Road, Midleton, Co Cork. This is one of the closest service stations to Ireland’s only oil refinery at Whitegate. The opening of Topaz Lakeview welcomes 13 new jobs to the... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd August, 2017

COUNTY CORK: Plenty of things to do on Culture Night 2017 – Friday 22nd September

22 August 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The count down has started for this year’s Culture Night, the annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts, which takes place on Friday, 22nd September. An opportunity to explore your local area as arts, cultural organisations, and venues of all shapes and sizes... Read More

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

21st August, 2017

TICKETS: ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ continues at Everyman Theatre, Cork City Centre

21 August 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Since it opened on August 2nd, the Everyman production of the Brian Friel masterpiece, “Dancing at Lughnasa” has been attracting large, and very appreciative, audiences. Continuing in its tradition of bringing top quality drama to Cork, director, Julie Kelleher has, once again, produced a winner,”I’m so thrilled... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH

21st August, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork Comedy Festival 2017

21 August 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There will be plenty of laughs Leeside next month in the second Cork Comedy Fest, which takes place from 21st – 24th September. Following the success of last year’s inaugural festival, the second instalment is back with a bang with some 25 gigs scheduled in six venues... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th August, 2017

FORMER MOTHER AND BABY HOME: Bessborough site should be donated to Cork City or to the State – says Cork City Cllr

20 August 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Cork City Councillor Chris O’Leary has said that Bessborough should be donated to the City of Cork or to the state. He stated that the considerable state funding received by Bessborough means that there is a social obligation for the Sisters of the Scared Hearts of... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, SINN FÉIN

20th August, 2017

PHOTOS: Cork Heritage Day 2017

20 August 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Yesterday, more than 40 buildings opened their doors free-of-charge for the 13th annual Cork Heritage Open Day. Many of the buildings taking part in this year’s Cork Heritage Open Day were mot usually accessible to the general public, including The Masonic Hall on Tuckey Street and Heineken... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th August, 2017

WEST CORK: Awards for Bantry students of National Learning Network (NLN)

18 August 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 40 students of the National Learning Network (NLN) in Bantry have been honoured for their “inspirational efforts”. The certification ceremony, held in the Bantry NLN centre on Thursday afternoon, was attended by West Cork based Junior Minister Jim Daly TD (Fine Gael). It recognised “the dedication... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

18th August, 2017

OLYMPIC IRELAND: How can we encourage young people into Sport? – Cork TD has suggestion

18 August 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has said Ireland risks a future without international sporting or athletic success unless children at primary level learn the fundamental skills of throwing, running, catching, kicking and jumping. Deputy O’Keeffe was commenting following the release of initial data from a major... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS, SPORT