PROMOTING CORK TOURISM ABROAD: Luxury and high-end Travel buyers visit Kinsale

22 September 2017, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A group of Luxury & Incentive Buyers, representing the luxury market in America have visited Kinsale in Co Cork on a tailored visit designed to promote Ireland to high end travellers hosted by Crafted Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading destination management companies with support from Fáilte Ireland.... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd September, 2017

HOUSING CRISIS: West Cork TD Michael Collins says “Minister, I don’t envy your task in trying to turn this crisis around”

22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork Independent TD, Deputy Michael Collins has called on the government to put their words into action and tackle the housing and homelessness crisis head on. As the new session of the Dáil opened Deputy Collins raised the urgent national crisis of housing. ‘The housing crisis is... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

22nd September, 2017

CORK BUSINESS: Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) launches Munster Branch

22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI – not to be confused wit the Irish Hotels Federation – IHF) have launched a Munster Branch. The IHI is the professional body for Managers and aspiring within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Ireland. Well known business figure Kevin Cullinane, Head... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd September, 2017

BRIGHT SPARKS! Cork graduates commence prestigious ESB three-year Development Programme – Mallow, Cloyne, Ballincollig, Coachford, Dunmanway, Charleville

22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Six Cork graduates are commencing a prestigious three-year programme in ESB this week. They form part of a cohort of 70 graduates from Irish third level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing, trading and finance. Pictured (attached, L to R) at their induction... Read More

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

22nd September, 2017

CORK GETS SHARE OF NATIONAL POT: €1m for ‘Local Improvement Schemes’

22 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €1m in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in Cork. The funding will allow for the repair and improvement of small roads and laneways leading to local people’s homes and businesses that are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities. Locally based Minister for Foreign... Read More

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

22nd September, 2017

CORK CULTURE NIGHT: War of the Buttons – 23 Year Reunion

22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Culture Night takes place this evening! There are over 200 events taking place in more than 100 venues across Cork City and film plays a big part in this years programme. War of the Buttons is one of the free screenings taking place in City Hall Concert... Read More

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22nd September, 2017

FOOD BUSINESS: Dairygold opens ‘Nutritionals Campus’ in Mallow

22 September 2017, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The official opening of Dairygold’s new ‘Nutritionals Campus’ took place in Mallow this morning. The food firm secured the attendance of a wide range of figures, including: EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development, Phil Hogan Tánaiste & Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation, Francis FitzGerald Cork... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd September, 2017

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Dragon of Shandon’ parade seeks volunteers

22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 11th Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade will take place on 31st October 2017 in the streets of Cork City. Last year the group had their biggest parade to date with over 500 participants. 15,000 spectators lined the streets in Shandon dressed in Halloween themed creations “and an... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd September, 2017

SOCCER: Preview – Cork City FC v Limerick

22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City return to league action tonight, as they travel to the Markets Field to face Limerick. Having had no fixture last weekend due to the EA Sports Cup Final, City’s last outing was a 4-1 win away to Longford Town in the FAI Cup, a result... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

22nd September, 2017

CORK CITY DISCOUNTS: 10% off at Kilkenny Shop, Emmet Place today

22 September 2017, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kilkenny Shop Cork celebrates 10 years in business, with 10% off this weekend The Kilkenny Shop on Emmet Place Cork is celebrating 10 years in business this weekend with 10% off everything in store from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September. Join the team in a... Read More

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21st September, 2017

RURAL CRIME: Cork ‘Community Alert’ text message groups encouraged to apply for funding

21 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Are you in a Community Alert group? Many now believe those are outdated, because a simple free WhatsApp group of self-organised neighbours works just as well. However, when dealing with areas of poor internet coverage, or people for people without smart phones then a text alert group is more... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st September, 2017

CARRIGALINE MAN: to appear on Winning Streak TV gameshow – first episode since Summer break

21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Europe’s longest-running TV gameshow, Winning Streak returns to living rooms all over Ireland this Saturday evening (23rd September) at 8:15pm on RTÉ One. Show presenters Marty Whelan and Cork born Sinead Kennedy are back as Winning Streak celebrates its 29th series. Five players are ready to compete to win cash,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS