Cork City to get a DIRECTLY ELECTED Mayor (similar to London)?

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed reports that the government plan to propose a directly-elected mayor for the city. Reports in the Irish Times say the government is expected to recommend the plan at next week’s cabinet meeting. The plan is for an executive-style mayor with responsibility... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

9th December, 2017

Two Cork Artists Receive Arts Council Next Generation Awards worth €15,000 each

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Two Cork artists, Sam Perkin and Doireann O’Malley are just two of exceptional promise who have been given Next Generation awards by the Arts Council, the government agency for funding and developing the arts. The Next Generation programme recognises and promotes a selection of artists from different disciplines... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th December, 2017

WEST CORK: Further Investment for N71 but Timelines Need to be Improved – Daly

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Fine Gael Junior Minister has expressed his disappointment with the lack of progress with carrying out upgrades to the N71 even though funding had been sanctioned some time ago, as he confirmed further funding to upgrade various stretches of the N71 this week. Cork South West Fine... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th December, 2017

Illegal Dumping in Cork’s Inner City

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Long Term Solutions are needed Constant Dumping is causing great damage to city and therefore long-term solutions are needed sooner rather than later The Fianna Fail Cork City Cllr Dr John Sheehan (pictured above) has expressed his frustration at what he called a “rampant amount of dumping in Cork’s... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th December, 2017

AUDIO: Cork City Council needs more funds from Central Govt to tackle homeless crisis – says Solidarity Cllr

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Cllr Fiona Ryan (Solidarity) has called on central government to allocate additional resources to homelessness services after news of the death of another homeless woman emerged this week. Councillor Ryan said: “The reality is that the housing crisis will worsen over the next two years, and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS, SOCIALIST PARTY

9th December, 2017

WEST CORK: Economy looks good for 2018 – says Jim Power at Kinsale Business lunch

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Blue Haven Hotel was the venue for the annual Fitzgerald & Partners Accountants – Kinsale Business Christmas lunch which was attended by the Kinsale business people and stakeholders from SMEs, start-ups and large employers in the area. Always a popular event. It was attended by the Lord... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

9th December, 2017

If you’re in Cork City on Sunday around 12.30pm then head to the Grand Parade

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Sunday the 10th December, Cork International Choral Festival launches their exciting 2018 Gala Concerts box office in celebration of World Choral Day. This year will be the Festival’s 64th and will reaffirm its position as the longest running Festival in Cork. As part of the Glow Celebrations... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th December, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Breakthrough Cancer Research Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea and Fashion Showcase

9 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Treat yourself and the ladies in your life to the perfect gift this Christmas, an afternoon of fashion, glamour and pampering at the Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea and Fashion Showcase in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research. The event will take place on Saturday, 6 January 2018 in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

9th December, 2017

CORK AIRPORT: Christmas Prize Giveaway in Mahon Point Shopping Centre this weekend

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is giving away some amazing prizes this weekend at Mahon Point Shopping Centre as well as sharing their knowledge and tips for the perfect 2018 getaway direct from Cork to the UK, Europe or North America. Throughout Saturday and Sunday at Mahon Point Shopping Centre, if... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th December, 2017

CBA Cork Business of the Year Awards finalists announced.

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association’s (CBA) has announced the finalists for this year’s ‘Cork Business of the Year Awards’. The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards night on 20th January at the Pairc Ui Chaoimh conference centre. The awards recognise the outstanding contribution of businesses and individuals... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

8th December, 2017

SOCCER: RedFM take over from 96FM as partners of Cork City FC

8 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s RedFM are delighted to announce a new official partnership with Cork City Football Club for the 2018 season. The announcement was made earlier today on the same day that the recent double winners launched their 2018 jerseys with new kit partners Adidas. Speaking about the partnership Diarmuid... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

8th December, 2017

EAST CORK: Extended family of John Power & Son visit Jameson Distillery Midleton

8 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS