11 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Motor Insurance drops by 14% – but more work to do – says Buttimer Senator Jerry Buttimer says that new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) which show a 14% drop in the cost of motor insurance is good news for Cork motorists. CSO figures show... Read More
10 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘Harpers Island’ might sound like the name of a 1980s Australian Soap opera (well it does to us, and see our mock up image above!) but it is actually just the name of a wetland area in Glounthane, between Cork City and Carrigtwohill. But, before we move on... Read More
10 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Just before this weekend top models unveiled the exciting new designer collections from Brown Thomas Cork at Ballynatray House, Youghal, East Cork. Liam Dwan, Acting General Manager at Brown Thomas Cork welcomed over 60 guests to a champagne reception on arrival followed by a three course luncheon. The... Read More
10 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has confirmed that Irish Water are to address water issues in the Kilkeran and Rathbarry area. Currently residents and businesses in the area are subject to poor water quality and an unreliable supply.... Read More
9 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kinsale was Car-azy for Cannonball On Friday, September 8th 2017 CANNONBALL arrived to the scenic town of Kinsale in County Cork at 2.30pm where spectators got up close and personal with 190 of the finest cars on the planet and then enjoyed the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball... Read More
9 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed Government grants towards a total investment in excess of €200,000 in four local aquaculture companies. Senator Lombard said: “EMFF [European Maritime and Fisheries Fund] funding of €95,245 has been granted to four of our local aquaculture companies here... Read More
8 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie open eir today announced the winners of its ‘High Speed High Street’ National Ploughing Championship competition. This initiative showcases Irish SMEs using high speed broadband to promote their business online, to sell product and to engage in new market opportunities. The competition saw SMEs across the country entering to win a coveted... Read More
8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Technology can offer an opportunity to improve the quality of people’s lives through facilitating or assisting communications with others. The Exchange Club meets every Saturday in Cork City Library, Grand Parade, Cork City between 11am and 12.30pm to share knowledge of assistive equipment and technology including mobile... Read More
8 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The future is bright for 500 students of CSN – one of Ireland’s most renowned colleges of further education – as the class of 2017 celebrate their graduation today. Each emerging graduate will receive QQI awards from one and two-year courses, including art, design, sports, business, music, digital... Read More
8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald (Fianna Fail) has started one of the oldest traditions of his office: the Lord Mayoral visit to primary and secondary schools in the city. This year, the Lord Mayor will encourage the children of Cork to learn our national... Read More
8 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water customers in the scenic Kilkeran/Rathbarry area of West Cork will benefit from a more secure and reliable water supply as a result of an investment of €260,000 to replace over 2km of old water mains. Due to the age and poor condition of the existing... Read More
8 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The pub and pub culture are vital to Cork’s tourism product—but fewer visitors from the UK will hamper growth, says new report The experience of an authentic Irish pub, a live trad session and a taste of real Irish beer and whiskey are top of tourists’ ‘to-do’ lists... Read More