COMMUNITY FUNDING: €65,000 in CLAR funding for Cork

26 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the funding allocated to Cork Emergency Response organisations under the latest round of the CLÁR programme. “I am delighted to see the allocation of over €65,000 in funding for local first response organisations here in Cork. It will... Read More

26th May, 2017

EAST CORK: Garryvoe beach reopens to swimmers after water quality improves

26 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Swimming can now resume at Garryvoe Beach, East Cork. It follows a second satisfactory water quality sample by Cork County Council. The local authority then consulted with the HSE, who were satisfied that the water quality had indeed returned to “excellent” grade. This means that the bathing water prohibition... Read More

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26th May, 2017

HERITAGE AND TOURISM: Cork City Culture and Creativity Plan unveiled – part of Creative Ireland Programme

26 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New Local Culture Plan will help to drive creativity in Cork City – Minister Humphreys An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, and Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD, were joined by members of the Cork City Culture Team to launch the Cork City... Read More

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26th May, 2017

CORK HERITAGE: Book detailing history of Barryscourt Castle launched by Deirdre Clune MEP

26 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Barryscourt Castle, Co. Cork: Archaeology, History and Architecture – the eleventh volume in the Archaeological Monograph Series launched by Ms Deirdre Clune MEP Barryscourt Castle (Caisleán Chúirt an Bharraigh in Irish) is a castle located in East Cork south of the village of Carrigtwohill. Cork MEP Deirdre... Read More

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26th May, 2017

EDUCATION: University College Cork wins ‘Best Student Campus’ at the Education Awards.

26 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie University College Cork has been named the winner of Best Student Campus at the Education Awards. The final of the Education Awards, recognising excellence in the third-level sector in Ireland, were held this week at a ceremony in Dublin, attended by hundreds of education professionals. “We’re delighted to... Read More

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26th May, 2017

HEALTH: First NATIONAL survey of patient experience goes live in five Cork hospitals

26 May 2017 Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Five public hospitals in Cork are participating in the National Patient Experience Survey, a new nationwide survey asking patients for their views on hospital care. These hospitals include Mercy University Hospital, Bantry General Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Mallow General Hospital, and Cork University Hospital. With an... Read More

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26th May, 2017

HEALTH: National Conference for Healthcare Assistants to take place in Marymount Hospice Cork

26 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The fourth National Conference for Healthcare Assistants will be held in Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork on Friday 23rd June 2017. The topic for this year is “Embracing the Heart of Neurology”. Topics on the day include –Motor Neurone Disease, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and... Read More

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26th May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC v Shamrock Rovers – Match preview

26 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City head into their third game in seven days when they face Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross tonight. The Leesiders extended their unbeaten run in the league to 15 games and come into this fixture against Shamrock Rovers on the back of a comfortable 5-0 victory... Read More

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26th May, 2017

CULTURE: Cork City celebrates Africa Day on 27th May 2017

26 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City will celebrate Africa Day 2017 with an event at Fitzgerald Park in the city tomorrow, Saturday, 27th May. Planned by Cork City Council and African Communities in Cork, it will take place from 12 pm to 6 pm and will include African music and dance, children activities... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball 2017 – tickets available from Cork County Council

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball 2017 When: 10 June at 7pm Where: Ground Floor, Cork County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork This year’s Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball will raise funds for Down Syndrome Cork (Field of Dreams), Rebel Wheelers, Cork Association for Autism, Irish Guide Dogs, Down Syndrome Centre... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Tickets go on sale for Cork Summer Show 2017 – event sponsored by Cork County Council

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Every summer for the past 200 years, the Munster Agricultural Society has put on a very special show in Cork. A great family day out and Cork tradition, the Cork Summer Show, sponsored by Cork County Council, takes place on 17th and 18th June at the Showgrounds... Read More

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25th May, 2017

DRUG DRIVING: Gardai need to be given more training – says Cork TD

25 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste failing to provide training and resources to deliver roadside drug testing – Aindrias Moynihan TD (Fianna Fail) Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has said that he concerned about the level of resources and training being provided to members of An Garda Síochána to implement... Read More

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