POLITICS: Cork Solidarity TD Mick Barry will resist any attempts to cut Dail speaking time

13 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning stated that any attempt to cut the speaking time of smaller parties in the Dail will meet with opposition and resistance. His comments came as this morning’s Irish Independent runs a front page story quoting Micheal Martin as stating... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

12th June, 2017

SOCIAL PICTURES: 300 attend Shine Ladies Charity Lunch 2017

12 June 2017, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 300 ladies supported the 6th annual Shine Ladies Charity Lunch hosted by The Clayton Cork City Hotel on Saturday 10th of June. The event supports the Shine Centre for Autism who provide services and support for children and families affected by autism in Cork city... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

12th June, 2017

CHILDCARE: Cork Senator Tim Lombard promotes new website AffordableChildcare.ie

12 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New website affordablechildcare.ie From September Cork families will benefit from more affordable childcare and Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, is encouraging parents to take time to check out their rights. “Since first entering Government, Fine Gael has prioritised hard pressed working families; the people who bore the brunt... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

11th June, 2017

FARMING: Fianna Fail will introduce €60,000 ceiling for CAP payments – says West Cork TD Margaret Murphy O’Mahony

11 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West has said that her party’s commitment to seeking a reduction of the current Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) ceiling to €60,000 will safeguard future farm incomes for the vast majority of Cork farmers. “The current BPS structure needs immediate change following the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

11th June, 2017

MACRA: Seandun Macra, Co Cork elect new committee at AGM in UCC

11 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Seandun (A Region of Macra in Co Cork) AGM was held on Wednesday June 7th in Boole 1 UCC. This meeting marked the end of the 2016-2017 Macra calendar for Seandun in what was a hugely successful year for the region. During the year, Seandun clubs... Read More

NEWS

11th June, 2017

NAKED CYCLE: Green Party took part in the annual ‘World Naked Bike Ride’ in Cork on Saturday afternoon

11 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ieThe World Naked Bike Ride is believed to be the world’s biggest nude protest and aims to raise the visibility of cyclists as well as promoting issues such as a positive body image. This year’s cycle took place in 50 cites with hundreds taking to the streets in... Read More

NEWS

11th June, 2017

WEST CORK: Cork TD to hold public meeting on future of local post offices

11 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When and where: Monday, 12th June, 8pm in the Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway, West COrk Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony is calling on those who want to want to protect the future of the post office network to attend her public meeting on Monday, 12th June... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

11th June, 2017

EAST CORK: Tribute to the Choctaw Nation to be recognised at Official Dedication on Sunday, June 18th

11 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Native American Choctaw and Irish cultures will come together on Sunday, June 18th for the Official Dedication of the ‘Kindred Spirits’ sculpture in Midleton, Co. Cork, which commemorates a donation made by the Choctaw people to Ireland during the Great Famine. The chief of the Choctaw Nation, Chief... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th June, 2017

TRAVEL: Bus Eireann improves service from Cork City Centre to Mahon Point Shopping Centre

10 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Get straight to the Point with Bus Éireann this summer An excuse for shopping has never been so easy, with Bus Éireann’s extended services direct to the Mahon Point shopping centre. Customers can travel to the front door for as little as €1.60 (single LeapCard fare) on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th June, 2017

VIDEO: Over 250,000 people will attend Fitzgerald’s Park Cork and Merrion Square Dublin for Laya Healthcare ‘City Spectacular’ this time in July

10 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular Where: Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork Supported by: Cork City Council and Fáilte Ireland When: Saturday July 15 & Sunday July 16, 2017 Times: 12 – 8pm daily Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular will return to Dublin’s Merrion Square this July 7th – 9th and to Cork’s... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th June, 2017

CHARITY: Sunflower Days fundraise for Marymount Hospice Cork

10 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Marymount’s Sunflower Days are taking place all over the streets of Cork city and county towns on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th June. Please support your local hospice by buying a pin or texting MARYMOUNT to 50300 to donate €4. Paula McGovern, Head of Communications with Marymount Hospice... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

9th June, 2017

CORK CITY EXPANDS: Green Party welcomes report of the Expert Advisory Group on Local Arrangements in Cork

9 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Green Party welcomes report of the Expert Advisory Group on Local Arrangements in Cork The group, which was set up by Minister Simon Coveney, has recommended to overturn a 2015 report that called for the merger of Cork city and county councils. The new report instead recommends extending... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS