CORK COUNTY MAYOR: visits Transport Minister to ask for more investment in Cork infrastructure

3 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley will lead a delegation from Cork County Council to meet with Minister Shane Ross and discuss requirements regarding investment in Cork Roads today. Top of the agenda will be the need for investment in transport infrastructure in Cork to... Read More

3rd July, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Minane Bridge hosts ‘Tracton Arts Festival 2017’ 6th – 9th July

3 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The third annual Tracton Arts Festival 2017 will run from July 6-9 at the Tracton Arts and Community Centre, a restored Georgian former schoolhouse in Minane Bridge, Cork. The festival will open officially on Thursday July 6th at 7pm with a champagne reception, sponsored by Stonewell Cider,... Read More

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2nd July, 2017

CRAIC AGUS CEOL: Cork gets ready to host ‘Munster Fleadh Cheoil’ for first time – used to be held in County TOWNS, now it’s coming to the CITY

2 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Between the 18th and 23rd of July the Munster Fleadh Cheoil will be held Cork City the first time ever. Traditionally held in the county towns of Munster such as Listowel, Killarney, Nenagh and Dungarvan, this will be the Munster Fleadh’s first outing in an major urban... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd July, 2017

WOMENS SPORT: deserves equal opportunity – says Cork Fine Gael Senator Lombard

2 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said we need to improve access and opportunity for women’s sport in Ireland via a new National Strategy for Woman in Sport aimed at increasing recognition, funding and participation. “I am a passionate advocate of sport; aside from the enjoyment... Read More

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1st July, 2017

SOCCER: Match Preview – Peamount United vs Cork City Women’s FC

1 July 2017 By Elaine Muprhy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City WFC return to Continental Tyres Women’s National League action after the summer break as they travel to Greenogue to face the current league leaders Peamount United today with a 6pm kick off. City who have had a four week break since their 5-0 win over Kilkenny... Read More

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1st July, 2017

SPORT: Heineken Ireland announced as partner of newly developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh

1 July 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Heineken Ireland has been announced as partner of the newly developed Páirc Uí Chaoimh which will open as a multi-purpose facility providing sporting and music entertainment for the citizens of Cork and Ireland. The new state-of-the-art stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and will include world... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

1st July, 2017

CULTURE: €50,000 awarded by the Arts Council to five Cork youth groups

By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Almost €50,000 has been awarded by the Arts Council to five separate groups and organisations in Cork to help young people engage in the arts. The funding has been confirmed as part of the Art Council’s popular Young Ensembles Scheme. In total, €48, 165 has been awarded to five Cork-based groups... Read More

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1st July, 2017

HISTORIC DAY: After 56 years in operation Cork Airport sees departure of first SCHEDULED Transatlantic flight – Cork to New Boston/Providence Route

1 July 2017, Saturday 2.30pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For the first time in Cork Airport’s 56-year history, direct scheduled transatlantic travel is now a reality Historic route heralds the era of low cost year round direct transatlantic travel from Cork Airport to the US East Coast New Norwegian service will operate three times... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st July, 2017

SOCIAL INCLUSION: Cork Lord Mayor launches ‘Young Knocknaheeny Programme’ – early intervention

1 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Lord Mayor, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald has launched a groundbreaking early intervention document which seeks to consolidate supports to parents from pregnancy through to the early years in primary school. The Young Knocknaheeny Programme meet families during pregnancy, provides language programmes from 9 months and support childcare... Read More

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1st July, 2017

SOCCER: Kevin O’Connor to sign for Preston North End

1 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City FC have confirmed that Kevin O’Connor will join Preston North End at the end of July. The defender will join club mate Seanie Maguire in signing for the English Championship side, after the two clubs agreed terms for the move. O’Connor has made almost 70 league... Read More

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1st July, 2017

GLOBAL CITY: Celebration held in One Albert Quay to mark Cork City being chosen to host September’s ‘UNESCO 3rd International Conferences on Learning Cities’

1 July 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City honoured as the first European city to host this prestigious global conference of lifelong learning Leaders of education, community, business and learning came together to celebrate the official launch of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Third International Conferences on Learning... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

1st July, 2017

UPSELLING: How to increase the number of people who vote, by promoting the idea of joining the electoral register during the provision of other services

1 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Solidarity Councillor Fiona Ryan has brought forward a series of motions to be discussed and debated in Cork City Council with the aim of improving and encouraging voter registration. The motions, including the introduction of a “Voter Registration Month” which is envisioned to be a conscious... Read More

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