Cork’s Imperial Hotel celebrates 200th Anniversary

11 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The four-star, Flynn family owned, Imperial Hotel in Cork city celebrated it’s 200 year anniversary in style on last Thursday night (9th of June) with a glamourous gala dinner for over 70 guests from the worlds of business, the media and entertainment. The evening was hosted by... Read More

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10th June, 2016

Promoting Cork for business tourism in California

10 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Seven Irish tourism companies, including the Cork Convention Bureau, were in California this week, taking part in a series of B2B ‘Meet in Ireland’ networking events – aimed at growing business tourism from the west coast of the United States to Ireland. ‘Meet in Ireland’ is the... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th June, 2016

Data centre to be built in Little Island

10 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A planned new €200m investment into the development of a number of data centres in Little Island is a “game changer” in Cork’s foreign direct investment (FDI) possibilities. JCD Group has confirmed their plans to build the data centres as part of the redevelopment of the former Mitsui... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

10th June, 2016

Cobh Elder Care Centre to hold open day

10 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Park Road Day Care Centre, Cobh, will hold their annual Open Day fundraising event next Saturday, June 11th, from 2 to 5pm. Park Road Day Care facility aims to promote the physical, psychological, social and spiritual well-being of the senior citizens of Cobh, Carrigtwohill and the surrounding... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

9th June, 2016

Carrigaline Macra Capture ‘Club of the Year’ for Seandun Macra Region

9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Macra na Feirme Seandun region AGM was held on Wednesday the 8th of June in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. As well as the election of the new officers for the Seandun region 2016-2017, various awards were presented on the night. After what was a hugely successful year... Read More

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9th June, 2016

Cork Fertility Centre hosts International Egg Donation Information Day

9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Leading fertility and IVF clinic, Cork Fertility Centre, has joined forces with renowned US based Shady Grove Fertility to host an information seminar on their joint egg donation treatment programme. The free seminar will take place in The River Lee Hotel, Cork on Saturday June 11th at 2pm.... Read More

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9th June, 2016

West Cork Literary Festival to host children’s events

9 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When/Where: Monday 18th July – Saturday 23rd July, Bantry, West Cork Children, from tots to teens, are the focus for a number of events this July, as part of the 2016 West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry, West Cork. There will be readings and workshops, a visit from... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th June, 2016

Jonathan O’Brien TD calls for exam reforms

9 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central Deputy Jonathan O’Brien today condemned the actions of the State Examinations Commission for delaying decisions concerning a student’s appeal for reasonable accommodation during the Leaving Cert. Deputy Jonathan O’Brien, the former Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson said; “Every year I have been... Read More

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

9th June, 2016

New Clonakilty Mayor installed Thursday 9th June 2016

9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie All are invited to witness the installation of the new Mayor of Clonakilty this Thursday evening (9th) at 8pm at Asna Square. The ceremony will be similar to last year’s one at the same location. Anthony McDermott will receive the Mayoral Chain and Robe from outgoing Mayor Cionnaith... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

9th June, 2016

Captain America, Wonderwoman and Spiderman welcome County Council sponsorship

9 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s been announced that Cork County Council will be lead sponsor of the Cork Summer Show 2016. Cork Summer Show takes place on 18 and 19 June 2016 in the Showgrounds at Curraheen and promises great day out for all.

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th June, 2016

JCI Cork is looking for Cork’s Friendliest Business of 2016

9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Following the tremendous success of last year’s JCI Friendly Business Awards (FBA), which saw Perry Street Market Café as the National winner in the Category of Shop Layout and Design. JCI Cork are on the hunt for another city centre business to receive this deserved accolade or an... Read More

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9th June, 2016

Labour appoints formed Cork TD Ciaran Lynch as party ‘spokesperson on Affordable Housing and the Retail Sector’

9 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ciaran Lynch has been appointed by the Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin as spokesperson on Affordable Housing and the Retail Sector. Mr Lynch was first elected in 2004 to Cork City Council and elected to Dáil Eireann in 2007 and again in 2011. Mr Lynch previously served as... Read More

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