SKILLNETS: 15% increase in number of Cork companies availing of TRAINING to improve competitiveness

20 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Cork companies are taking up opportunities for training and up-skilling of staff to meet business needs. Figures from the Annual Report of Skillnets, the national agency responsible for funding and supporting over 60 learning networks nationwide, reveal that the number of businesses accessing subsidised training... Read More

20th July, 2017

POLITICS: Why is a Kerry TD – Michael Healy-Rae – calling for mroe funding in CORK Hospitals?

20 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Kilgarvan TD Michael Healy-Rae this morning issued a statement calling for more investment in Cork University Hospital. Statement: With regard to the IHCA(Irish Hospitals Consultants Association) launch of their pre-budget submission. I wish to highlight in the strongest possible way, the absence of the non-invasive vascular laboratory... Read More

NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

20th July, 2017

BALLINCOLLIG: Cork County Council to install traffic lights on narrow bridge next to Ballincollig Regional Park

20 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that any of the proposed works to install traffic lights at Inniscara Bridge must not interfere with local access to Ballincollig’s Regional Park. Deputy Moynihan made the call after being informed by Cork County Council that Arup have been commissioned... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th July, 2017

CHILD CARE: €620,000 extra funding for Cork services

20 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Childcare services in Cork are to receive just over €620,000 in extra funding, a financial boost that comes at a key moment in Ireland’s move to make affordable, quality childcare more accessible. Cork based Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “I am delighted to announce that our local childcare services... Read More

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

20th July, 2017

TD PROMOTED TO JUNIOR MINISTER: Says Garda closed stations in his West Cork constituency will reopen

20 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Southwest Fine Gael TD and Minister of state at the Department of Health has requested a review of Garda Station closures in West Cork, and is confident that a number of rural Garda Stations in the area could be set to reopen in the coming months. The... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

20th July, 2017

NORTH CORK: Aldi’s Mitchelstown Distribution Centre staff award Cork based Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland €500 grant

20 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland benefits from Aldi’s 2017 Community Grants Programme Aldi is delighted to announce that Cork based Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s 2017 Community Grants programme. Aldi’s Mitchelstown Distribution Centre staff have awarded Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland a €500... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

20th July, 2017

WEST CORK: Heir Island Artist Launches Book to Coincide with Exhibitions in Liss Ard and the Doswell

20 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An internationally acclaimed Heir Island artist is set to bring his work back to the mainland for two special exhibitions at the Doswell Gallery, Rosscarbery and Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen. Ian Humphreys who has been based on Heir Island since 2004 famously auctioned off much of his... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th July, 2017

HEALTH: HIQA report on Cork foster care service

20 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) has today published an inspection report on the foster care service operated by the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) in the Cork service area. Below is a statement from HIQA HIQA is authorised by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

20th July, 2017

SPORT: The new Pairc Ui Chaoimh GAA stadium in Cork hosts quarter finals this weekend

20 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This weekend will see the new stadium open its doors as it hosts the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals. Clare will face Tipperary this Saturday July 22nd and Wexford will play Waterford on Sunday 23rd. Pairc Ui Chaoimh will now have a total capacity of 45,000 and is complemented by... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, SPORT

19th July, 2017

CORK CITY COUNCIL: Meets with author of MacKinnon (City boundary expansion) report

19 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following the publication of the Report of the Expert Advisory Group on June 9th, 2017 there has been much public discourse in relation to the report’s recommendations. This evening, the Chairman of the Group, Mr Jim MacKinnon met with the Elected Members and Executive of Cork City Council... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

19th July, 2017

SOCCER: Match Preview – Cork City v AEK Larnaca – in Cyprus

19 July 2017, Wednesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City will be aiming to overturn a first leg deficit, as they face AEK Larnaca in the Europa League on Thursday evening. City suffered their first defeat of the season last Thursday as they were edged out 1-0 at Turner’s Cross, but they reacted positively... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

19th July, 2017

TOURISM: 4 star Montenotte Hotel refurbishes apartments

19 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Boutique Hotel invests in Apartments for Longer Term Stays Following the recent investment of €5 million at the luxury 4 star Montenotte Hotel in Cork, the hotel has just announced the launch The Residence comprising 19 apartments, in the grounds of the hotel for corporate and longer term... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS