HEALTH: “HSE have NO FIGURES for suicide deaths in hospitals” says Cork East Sinn Fein TD Pat Buckley

31 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD and deputy Mental Health spokesperson Pat Buckley (Cork East) has called for data to be collected on suicide deaths in Irish hospitals in order to highlight the need for better mental health services in general hospital settings. He made his comments following a response from... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

31st May, 2017

SPORT: Irish Government needs to invest more in rowing – to sow the seeds for future national glory – says West Cork TD

31 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that the Government must press home Ireland’s recent success in international rowing with a renewed, and enlarged, financial support package. “Last weekend’s success for members of Skibbereen Rowing Club at the European Championships is further evidence of the capacity... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

31st May, 2017

ASYLUM SEEKERS: Cork North Central TD Jonathan O’Brien welcomes right to work Court ruling

31 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking following yesterdays Supreme Court ruling that a ban on asylum seekers from working is unconstitutional, Sinn Féin TD and Justice spokesperson Jonathan said that the ruling was an important step forward for asylum seekers in Ireland. Deputy O’Brien said; “Sinn Fein have consistently called for an end... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

31st May, 2017

HEALTH: Mater Private Cork welcomes new Consultant Respiratory Physician

31 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mater Private Cork has announced the arrival of new Consultant Respiratory Physician, Dr Sarah Landers. A Kerry native, Dr Sarah Landers, graduated with an honours degree in medicine from University College Cork in 2004. She has completed dual specialist training in respiratory and internal medicine and was awarded CSCST... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

31st May, 2017

BUSINESS: Cork company Treemetrics signs €1.2m deal with ESA to create ‘Internet of Trees’

31 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Treemetrics, the Digital Analytics Platform for World Forestry’, has today announced a major €1.2 million contract agreement, with the European Space Agency, to roll out a pioneering Tree Growth analytics and monitoring system, which includes a unique measurement sensor that tracks the growth and health of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

31st May, 2017

BUSINESS: 210 new jobs over next three years at MSD, Brinny, Innishannon, Co Cork

31 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West, Fine Gael Dáil Deputy, Jim Daly has welcomed the news that the MSD plant in Brinny has announced 210 new job vacancies which will become available over the next three years. The new jobs include technical, engineering, biochemistry, biology, quality and operations positions. This... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

30th May, 2017

HISTORICAL TALK: The Trial and Execution of James Cotter – free talk at Shanagarry Design Centre, East Cork

30 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Shanagarry Design Centre in East Cork is hosting a series of free history talks over the summer months, starting with the Trial and Executive of James Cotter on Tuesday June 13th from 11am to 1pm. The Talk, which is free to attend, will be presented by Dr Kieran... Read More

NEWS

29th May, 2017

CORK: Demolition work begins on former Munster Showgrounds to make way for new City Council ‘Marina Park’

29 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Demolition work is to begin today on the site of the former Munster Showgrounds paving the way for Cork City Council to develop Marina Park. Marina Park in Blackrock, at approx 32 ha, will be approximately five times the size of Fitzgerald’s Park. It will run around the redeveloped... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th May, 2017

REDESIGN: New food court opens in Cork Airport – Rugby star Alan Quinlan attends

29 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Former international rugby star and Aramark ambassador, Alan Quinlan formally launched the new and improved food offerings at Cork Airport: Kinsale Cafe, Bar and Food Republic. Visitors has a chance to sample the new, delicious menus. Alan was joined by some of the local producers who are... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th May, 2017

SPORT: Munster and Ireland Rugby player Donncha O’Callaghan is ‘Cork Person of the MONTH’

29 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The legendary Munster and Irish second row forward, Donncha O’Callaghan has been announced as May’s ‘Cork Person of the Month’. Donncha’s love of sport, and specifically rugby, started during his school days in Cork at Christian Brothers’ College and later at Highfield Rugby Club. Such was his... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

29th May, 2017

SPORT: National Lottery Company congratulate West Cork rowers Paul and Gary O’Donovan

29 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The National Lottery today congratulated the Irish rowing team on its spectacular success at the European Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic at the weekend. National Lottery funding helped build the National Rowing Centre in Skibbereen, and to purchase boats and equipment. The investment has contributed to... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

29th May, 2017

HOSPITALITY: ‘The Emporium Company’ invests €2.5m into Cork hospitality sector

29 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork hospitality operator, The Emporium Company, has set the bar high for service, quality and value since its establishment in 2016. Led by dynamic duo, Ronan Murphy and Rory O’Doherty, both hailing from Cork, the company has gone from strength to strength since its founding last year. The... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS