POLITICS: Minister’s €1m contribution to M20 Cork-Limerick Motorway is TOO SMALL – says Cork TD

25 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that the paltry €1 million allocation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland to engage in preliminary works on the promised M20 motorway project is an insult to the people of Cork and Limerick. “Sanctioning €1million is an attempt by Minister... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

25th May, 2017

NEW CITY CENTRE HOUSING: Green Party in Cork supports social housing development in White Street Carpark

25 May 207 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has backed a social housing development in the city to replace White Street car park. The car park is currently the site of anti-social behaviour in the South Parish, according to a statement from the Party. The statement also says that building housing on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

25th May, 2017

COMMUNITY: Cork Foundation to run Diaspora Training to promote global Cork connections – in conjunction with Cork County Council

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Foundation will run a Diaspora Training Course at the end of June. The foundation wishes to invite all communities across Cork City and County to attend the event. The aim is to get communities active and engaged with their diaspora. The training will highlight opportunities in... Read More

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

25th May, 2017

SPORT: Climb the Galtee mountains and raise money for The Mercy Hospital Foundation

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: ‘Climb to Remember’ Why: To remember loved ones and support The Mercy Hospital Foundation When: Sunday, June 11th Where: The Galtee Mountains The annual charity ‘Climb to Remember’ takes place on Sunday, June 11th and will see people from all over Munster rise to the challenge... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

25th May, 2017

ART: ‘Perceptions’ exhibition of Usna Keating work on display at Jennings Gallery, UCC

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An exhibition of wildlife, fantasy and psychological art has opened in the Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Sciences Campus in University College Cork. The exhibition is called ‘Perceptions’ and features the work of Usna Keating. Photographer Gerard McCarthy was at last nights launch.

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th May, 2017

FOOD BUSINESS: Triple win for Kinsale Bay Food Company at FreeFrom Food Awards 2017

24 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Kinsale Bay Food Company have celebrated their recent success at the ‘FreeFrom Food Awards’ 2017. The awards acknowledge quality Irish products in the ‘free from’ sector, be it gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free, or any of the 14 allergens. Kinsale Bay Food Company won three awards on the night,... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

24th May, 2017

WEST CORK: Opening Party takes place for the 9th Fastnet Film Festival in Schull

24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 9th Fastnet Film Festival launched this evening at Grove House in Schull, West Cork. Speakers at the event were the Festival Chairperson Aidan Stanley and Maureen Hughes. Also in attendance to celebrate the festival’s opening party were Jim Sheridan and Joan Bergin. Over 400 guests soaked up... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th May, 2017

SPORT: Dunnes Stores win Cork University Hospital Charity Golf Classic

24 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork University Hospital Cardiac Unit was the big winner with approximately €14,000 raised at the 20th Annual Charity Golf Classic held at the Old Head of Kinsale Golf Links last week. With two best scores to count on each hole, the winning team from Dunnes Stores with... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

24th May, 2017

BUSINESS: Cork Chamber elects new President Bill O’Connell at its 198th AGM

24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber has elected Mr. Bill O’Connell as its new President at the Chamber’s 198th Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week. Speaking at the AGM, Bill O’Connell emphasised the positivity and optimism evident everywhere in Cork. “Cork is in a good place. We are near full employment,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

24th May, 2017

CITY HALL: Book of Condolences opened in Cork City Hall following Manchester bombing

24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Des Cahill has opened a Book of Condolence in The Atrium, City Hall following the terror attack in Manchester. Cork City Council are inviting people to call in and sign the book of condolence in memory of those who lost their... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Three weeks until ‘Street Feast’ – 76 events in Cork including Cobh, Bishopstown, Skibbereen, Leap & City Centre

24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The organisers of ‘Street Feast’ have confirmed that over 1000 Street Feast parties around the country have been registered to date, including 76 taking place in Cork. The 8th Annual Street Feast Day will take place on Sunday, 11th June 2017 In Cork this year, Street Feast parties are taking place throughout... Read More

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

24th May, 2017

EDUCATION: Some Cork Secondary Schools are overcrowded – warns Sinn Fein TD who wants Department of Education to act

24 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has criticised the Minister for Education for the failures of the Department of Education in delivering long promised Permanent, and Temporary Accomodation, for 2 Cork Schools Deputy Ó Laoghaire was speaking during the course of a Topical issue debate, with the Minister... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN