HEALTH: ‘BUMBLEance’ Children’s Ambulance Service creates Cork based fundraising committee

6 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie BUMBLEance, The Children’s National Ambulance Service, is delighted to announce the launch of a new Cork based BUMBLEance fundraising committee. The Cork Committee is compiled of a variety of Cork companies and professionals (listed below) from all walks of life and includes well known Cork businesses such as... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

6th July, 2017

EAST CORK: Fota Wildlife Park welcomes 4 Cheetah Cubs

6 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The latest arrivals at Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork, four new Cheetah cubs, were officially introduced to the public today. The Cubs were born on May 29th and the litter of four is made up of two males and two females. This is the second birth this... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th July, 2017

SPORT: If Ireland hosts the 2023 Rugby World Cup then TICKET prices must be reasonable

6 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning said that if Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup is successful then ticket prices must be affordable and the matches must be shown free to air. He also said that hosting the event would have... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SPORT

6th July, 2017

HEALTH: Award for Professor Louise Kenny from Cork based ‘INFANT’ – The Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research

6 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Professor Louise Kenny has won the Guaranteed Irish Science Hero award. Professor Kenny is Director of ‘INFANT’ – the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research.

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

6th July, 2017

GETTING MARRIED IN CORK? Fota Island to host ‘Resort Wedding Forum’ on 13th July

6 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Plan the perfect wedding day at the Fota Island Resort Wedding Forum on Thursday 13th July at 6.30pm With makeup artists, wedding dress boutiques and travel experts all offering amazing tips for the big day, MC on the night, TV3 Ireland AM’s Ciara Doherty who is currently planning... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th July, 2017

CHARITY: Cancer survior walks from Derry to Crosshaven (Co Cork) to fundraise for Irish Cancer Society

5 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Redhead300, a charity fundraising walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, will see a Derry duo take on a 300 mile walk from Derry to Crosshaven, Co Cork this summer. The challenge is the brainchild of Fergal Barr who will be joined by cancer survivor Keith Adair... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

5th July, 2017

HEALTH: Shanagarry Design Centre in East Cork hosts Mini Wellness Festival

5 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shanagarry Design Centre is hosting a Mini Wellness Festival on Saturday July 8th from 8.30am-11.30am. Enjoy an introduction to Yogandha Oils with the founder of Yogandha, Sinead Duffy, followed by a 1 hour Pilate’s class led by instructor Fiona Davis. Following the class you will be treated to... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

5th July, 2017

IRELAND OFFLINE? More delays for Ireland’s National broadband plan – Cork TD Sean Sherlock is concerned

5 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Labour spokesperson on Communications, Cork TD Seán Sherlock, has said reports of further delays to the rollout of the National Broadband Plan show the Government has lost control of the process. It’s after the Minister for Communications indicated that delivery of the scheme looks set to be pushed... Read More

LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

5th July, 2017

MILITARY: Details of US Navy bases in Ireland discussed at University College Cork conference

5 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC History conference to recall US Navy in Ireland during World War I International scholars are gathering at University College Cork from today (July 5th to 7th) to mark the centenary of the US Navy deployment to Ireland during the First World War. Winning the Western Approaches: Unrestricted... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

5th July, 2017

SPORT AND POLITICS: Cork symposium marks 100th anniversary of Jack Lynch birth

5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie They named a road tunnel after him in Cork – The Jack Lynch Tunnel – ensuring that his name lives on in popular culture, now you can learn more about the man and his sporting and political career. The life, times and exploits of former Taoiseach, Fianna... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS, SPORT

5th July, 2017

TOURISM: Cork continues to benefit from Government investment – says Senator Tim Lombard

5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Increases in tourists traveling to Ireland show that “Government initiatives are working” says Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard. During the period of March to May 2017 the total number of trips to Ireland increased to almost 2.5 million; an overall increase of 5%, or 113,500 compared to... Read More

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

5th July, 2017

ON THE MOVE: Cork Foundation appoints Laura Hallissey as Marketing and Diaspora Assistant

5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Foundation, a philanthropic, not-for-profit fund have announced the appointment of Laura Hallissey as Marketing and Diaspora Assistant to the team. Laura will assist with the marketing and digital needs of Cork Foundation as well as delivering on the Diaspora strategy with Cork County Council and... Read More

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