How to choose a Commissioner for Oaths?

20 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When choosing any service there are a number of factors to take into consideration, and when choosing a Commissioner for Oaths the same is true. If you have an Affidavit or Statutory Declaration it may appear that you simply need a signature, or an autograph! but there is... Read More

20th October, 2017

IRISH WATER: continues to restore water supply to communities across Cork affected by Storm #Ophelia

20 October 2017, 5pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is continuing to work to restore water supply to the remaining communities across the county impacted by Storm Ophelia. Over the past two days, water has been restored to a number of area, including the remainder of Fermoy,... Read More

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20th October, 2017

MACROOM: New Garda Station being slowed down by failure to acquire sites in other counties – says TD

20 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has criticised the slowness in delivering the new Macroom Garda Station by the Government and the Minister for Justice and Equality. Deputy Moynihan was commenting after receiving an update from the Minister for Justice via way of a parliamentary question on the... Read More

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20th October, 2017

TONIGHT’S SOCCER: Premier Division title holders Cork City FC travel to St Patrick’s Athletic

20 October 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Having secured a first Premier Division title in 12 years on Tuesday night, Cork City travel to Dublin tonight to take on St. Patricks Athletic. A 0-0 draw with Derry City at Turner’s Cross was enough to secure the league title for John Caulfield’s side. St. Pat’s... Read More

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20th October, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork University Hospital staff to compete in entertaining ‘Lip Sync Battle’

20 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) Charity is to hold its first ever Lip Sync Battle to raise vital funds for the hospital. The event takes place on Friday, November 3rd at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs from 7pm (Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm). Over 12... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

19th October, 2017

SPORT: Technology investment for Curraheen Park and Youghal greyhound tracks

19 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Curraheen Park and Youghal greyhound tracks are set to benefit from a digital transformation after the Irish Greyhound Board (IGB) announced a five-year technology partnership which will see the sport enhance its customer experience. The IGB has signed a contract with Innovate Business Technology for the delivery... Read More

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19th October, 2017

FISHING: Cork MEP calls for Supertrawler ban

19 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has reiterated her call for the Irish Government to ban supertrawlers in Irish waters. The Ireland South MEP, who sits on the Fisheries Committee in Brussels, was speaking after a Public Hearing in the European Parliament entitled Supertrawlers: Destructive... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

19th October, 2017

STORM #OPHELIA IS OVER: but seperate heavy rain forecast for Cork throughout today

19 October 2017, Thursday, 11.20am By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Excaution caution, and to travel with care Heavy rainfall with accumulations of 30-50 mm are forecast across Munster from 10am until midnight today. Cork City Council has issued a pre-cautionary warning to the public. There are large accumulations of fallen leaves at many locations around the city... Read More

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19th October, 2017

THIRD RUNWAY… at Cork Airport

19 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No, Cork Airport is not getting a third runway! rather it is the third occurrence of a – now annual – 5km charity run which takes place on an acutal runway. Calling all runners of the South of Ireland, Cork Airport’s popular and unique 5KM run as part of... Read More

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18th October, 2017

CORK FILM FESTIVAL: unveils 2017 programme

18 October 2017, 11pm By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The 62nd Cork Film Festival launches its 2017 programme today, showcasing the best in Irish and international film. Taking place across 10 days from November 10-19, this year’s Festival will screen more than 200 films, with the majority being Irish premieres. Over 16,000 people are expected to... Read More

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18th October, 2017

MISSED CALL SCAM: Cork TD @SeanSherlockTD wants phone companies to block rogue foreign premium rate numbers

18 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Labour party spokesperson on Justice, Sean Sherlock TD has called on the Ministers for Justice and Communications respectively to take action on the huge number of fraudulent calls that are plaguing people across Ireland. Deputy Sherlock said: “Four weeks ago I raised with the Minister for... Read More

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18th October, 2017

NORTH CORK: Trade union SIPTU contacts Charleville Credit Union liquidator seeking payment for workers

18 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The trade union ‘SIPTU’ has contacted the provisional liquidator of Charleville Credit Union, Charleville, County Cork, seeking a commitment that all entitlements due to its members will be promptly paid following the granting of a High Court application to wind up the financial institution on Friday (13th October).... Read More

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