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6th December, 2017

FARMING: Revised Nitrates Action Programme a positive step for Irish farmers

6 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Senator and member of the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the renewal of Ireland’s derogation under the Nitrates Directive. Senator Lombard said: “The renewal of our Nitrates Derogation is very positive news for Irish farmers, providing us the capacity for achieving targets set out in... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
5th December, 2017

WEST CORK: Clonakilty Mayoral Council honours 11 heroes at Mayoral Reception

5 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A pleasant evening at O’Donovan’s Hotel on Friday 1st December saw the Clonakilty Mayoral Council honouring 11 local people who have excelled in areas of sport, volunteerism and human endeavour and generosity. Over the last few years, the Mayoral Council has organised two such events during the year-long... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, POLITICS
5th December, 2017

LOCAL GOVERNMENT: Cork CITY Council welcomes proposed boundary extension into County Cork

5 December 2017, Tuesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The latest in a series of engagements between the two Cork Councils and the Implementation Oversight Group (IOG) took place yesterday , with political and executive representatives from both sides meeting with the IOG. The elected members of both Councils were subsequently briefed in relation to progress... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS
5th December, 2017

CORK POLITICS: Sinn Féin welcomes expansion of City Boundary

5 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has given a welcome to the expansion of the City Boundary, agreed in principle between City and County Council today. Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire commended the Party’s City & County Cllrs for their work on the issue, saying: “Sinn Féin... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
5th December, 2017

Coláiste Dáibhead announced as overall winner of Cork’s First LEGO League and goes forward to UK & Ireland Finals  

5 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie  Many weeks of problem-solving, teamwork and practical applications of science, technology and engineering came together at the First LEGO League Finals for Cork, hosted in University College this weekend (Sat. 2 Dec).  Coláiste Dáibhead’s team, Na Laochra, were announced as overall winners of Cork’s First LEGO League beating off... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS
5th December, 2017

EDUCATION: Funding for works for 356 Cork schools

5 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tanaiste and Fine Gael Minister Simon Coveney has announced that funding has been granted to Cork primary schools under the Minor Works Scheme. “My Fine Gael colleague, the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, has confirmed to me that the Minor Works Grant will be paid to... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
5th December, 2017

NATIONAL MISSING PERSONS DAY: ‘Missing Persons Bill’ will help families – says Cork Senator Colm Burke

5 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ahead of National Missing Persons Day tomorrow (Wednesday), Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator, Colm Burke, has outlined how his new legislation will aid the families of missing persons in overcoming the legal difficulties they currently face. “National Missing Persons day draws attention to open or unsolved missing... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
5th December, 2017

POLITICS: Cork East TD “dismayed at lack of medical officer at Fermoy Community Hospital”

5 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that he is dismayed at the approach being taken by the HSE and the Government to the lack of medical staff at Fermoy Community Hospital. Deputy O’Keeffe was commenting after raising the serious manpower issues at the local... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS
5th December, 2017

HONOURS SYSTEM: Organiser of Cork Person of the Year awards wants Ireland to have a Government backed National Honours System

5 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Month award scheme – which leads to the Cork Person of the Year selection – will mark its 25th Anniversary in January 2018. Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Tony Fitzgerald and the City Council elected members will host a Civic Reception on Jan... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
4th December, 2017

PHOTOS: Cast of Beauty and the Beast from the Everyman Theatre visit Cork Airport for surprise perfomance

4 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Christmas season isn’t complete without a visit to Cork’s favourite traditional Pantomime at the Everyman. When you think of a rose, a clock, a candlestick, a teapot and Beauty – what have you got? This year’s magical tale of Beauty and the Beast which will bring the... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
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