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13th July, 2017

SOLIDARITY v FINE GAEL: Cork North Central TD unhappy with comments from Cork South West TD over home help finances

13 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Mick Barry (Solidarity) this morning slammed comments from the newly-appointed Minister for State for Older People Jim Daly TD (Fine Gael) that a charge should be introduced for the HSE home help service. Minister Daly told the Sunday Business Post last weekend: “People should... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY
13th July, 2017

WALKING: Ireland’s first fully guided pilgrim journey launched – Cork’s St. Finbarr’s Pilgrim Path included on Irish Pilgrim Passport

13 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s first fully-guided pilgrim journey has been launched today. The guided journey along Ireland’s passported pilgrim paths will take place during Heritage Week (19 – 26 August). The five ancient routes included on the Irish Pilgrim Passport are: Tochar Phadraig, Co Mayo; St Kevin’s Way, Co Wicklow; Cosán... Read More
ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS
13th July, 2017

CONCERNS: Ed Sheeran concerts will cause traffic mayhem – traffic management plan needed

13 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Representative[*1] in Cork South Central Peter Horgan has called for a comprehensive traffic management plan for the Blackrock and Ballintemple areas of Cork ahead of three Ed Sheeran concerts next May. “The latest addition of a third concert is no doubt welcomed by fans... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS
12th July, 2017

EDUCATION: Cork TD wants Government to help with ‘astronomical Back to School Costs’

12 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Parents must be supported with ‘astronomical Back to School Costs’ – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD (Cork South Central) raised concerns about the ever spiralling costs of sending children back to school. The summer months pose some... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
12th July, 2017

SOCIAL POLICY: ‘affordablechildcare.ie’ website is performing well – says Cork Senator Tim Lombard

12 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Huge Public response to the Affordable Childcare Campaign – says Senator Parents have been encouraged to inform themselves about childcare supports that will help them financially, and figures indicate a positive public response. Over 173,000 page visits were recorded last month to an information website – affordablechildcare.ie –... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
12th July, 2017

HERITAGE: Glucksman successfully retains museum accreditation

12 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Glucksman, University College Cork has successfully retained its full accreditation with the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland. The Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI), which started in 2006 with just 12 participants, now has 57 museums across the island of Ireland, participating in it. The programme recognises excellence in... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
12th July, 2017

COUNTY CORK: It’s now ILLEGAL to advertise ‘car for sale’ at the side of the road, or erect unauthorised signs on public roads

12 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council takes action in relation to advertising vehicles, trailers, signs, including vehicles for sale on public roads. Cork County Council has launched a new policy to deal with unauthorised advertising vehicles, trailers, signs, including vehicles offered for sale on public roads. Using powers contained in the... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS
12th July, 2017

NATURE: Fota Wildlife Park holds free talks on native Irish ladybirds in Midleton, Fermoy, and Fota itself

12 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie   Fota Wildlife Park are delighted to present a series of talks on ladybirds in Ireland. They are working with University College Cork on a citizen science project to map out the location of ladybirds in Ireland. The All Ireland Ladybird Survey is an online research project... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
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