ENVIRONMENT: Cork TD expresses disappointment about US withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord

2 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour spokesperson on Climate Change, Sean Sherlock TD, has expressed his disappointment at the decision by the United States to pull out of the Paris Climate Accord. The announcement was made by US President, Donald Trump, at the White House last evening. Deputy Sherlock commented: ‘’I am... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

2nd June, 2017

CORK NOSTALGIA: Call for stories from Cork’s golden showband era of 1950s to 1970s for new book

2 June 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local people with memories of the halcyon days and nights of dancing to showbands are being sought to retell their tales as part of a new publication due out later this year. ‘From The Candy Store to the Galtymore’ will chronicle this unique time in rural and urban... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd June, 2017

RINGASKIDDY: Green Party want buffer zone of no modern development around historic Martello Tower

2 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork have written to Cork County Council objecting to – what they say is the – “watering down” of protections for the Ringaskiddy Martello Tower in the draft Local Area Plan. On 27 March, Cork county councillors voted to amend the plan to maintain... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

2nd June, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork Opera House announces ‘Annie’ as their summer musical for 2017

2 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is proud to announce their summer musical for 2017, Annie Cork Opera House will present Annie from 20 July to 20 August. This captivating musical tells the story of New York in 1933, when city is struggling. Even the president isn’t sure what to do next.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT

2nd June, 2017

TOWN MEETS GOWN: University College Cork gives its first Honorary Doctorate to a member of the Travelling Community

2 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Traveller activist, Brigid Quilligan, will be the first Irish traveller to be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate at University College Cork today in acknowledgement of her leadership in securing recognition of the distinct ethnic identity of the Traveller Community in Ireland. UCC will honour four distinguished Irish people at... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd June, 2017

WILD ATLANTIC WAY: Sherkin Islanders showcase creativity with The Gathering exhibition – part of The West Cork Islands Festival which is supported by Cork County Council

2 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sherkin Island will hold its annual community arts & craft exhibition at the Sherkin Island Community Hall on June 17th -18th as part of the West Cork Islands Festival. ‘The Gathering’ exhibition will be officially opened by Ann Davoren, director of the West Cork Arts Centre, in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd June, 2017

SOCCER: Preview – Cork City FC v Dundalk – live on RTE 2

2 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City travel to Dundalk tonight for an eagerly awaited top of the table clash. Kick-off is at 7.30pm with the game live on RTE 2. The Rebel Army remain unbeaten this season with 15 wins and a single draw, the draw coming away from home against... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

1st June, 2017

WEST CORK: RTE Radio 1 Ryan Tubridy Show broadcasts from Baltimore

1 June 2017, 3.20pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Click here: for TheCork.ie Audio Tour of the Wild Atlantic Way The RTE Radio 1 ‘Ryan Tubridy Show’ broadcast live along a Cork section of the Wild Atlantic Way today. ‘Tubs’ broadcast from the Waterfront Hotel, The Square, Baltimore, West Cork Fáilte Ireland have joined forces once... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st June, 2017

SOCIAL INCLUSION: Cork County Council offers Housing Adaptation Grants

1 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie North Cork Independent Cllr. John Paul O’ Shea this week welcomed the announcement that almost €5m will be allocated this year by Cork County Council to the people of County Cork who need to adapt their homes. The Housing Adaptation Scheme assists older people, people with mobility... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

1st June, 2017

EDUCATION IMPROVES EMPLOYABILITY: CIT and UCC offering Springboard courses for JOBSEEKERS and HOMEMAKERS

1 June 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Free higher education courses will be made available to people in Cork and the wider area as part of this year’s Springboard+ programme, it was announced this week. Cork Institute of Technology and University College Cork are among 39 education providers nationwide that have been selected to offer the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

1st June, 2017

HOMELESSNESS CRISIS: 3rd Quarterly Progress Report – Rebuilding Ireland – Action Plan for Housing and Homelessness

1 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Simon Coveney is currently wearing two hats, he is campaigning for the Fine Gael Leadership contest and is also Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. In his latter capacity he today published the Third Quarterly Progress Report on implementation of “Rebuilding Ireland – an Action Plan for... Read More

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

1st June, 2017

SUMMER OF SPACE: Blackrock Castle Observatory launch 50 public events – in association with Cork County Council – events include Buzz Aldrin lecture

1 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Improve your spatial awareness! In association with Cork Institute of Technology, Cork County Council, the International Space University and Science Foundation Ireland, County Mayor, Cllr Seamus McGrath this week launched Blackrock Castle Observatory’s Summer of Space at Cork County Library Headquarters. The exciting public engagement programme celebrates the 30th... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS