EDUCATION: Some Cork Secondary Schools are overcrowded – warns Sinn Fein TD who wants Department of Education to act

24 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has criticised the Minister for Education for the failures of the Department of Education in delivering long promised Permanent, and Temporary Accomodation, for 2 Cork Schools Deputy Ó Laoghaire was speaking during the course of a Topical issue debate, with the Minister... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

23rd May, 2017

MARKETING REBRAND: Keelings Farm Fresh renamed as “Pallas Green”

23 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pallas Foods have unveiled Pallas Green as the new name for their fresh produce brand, which has a base in Sitecast Industrial Estate, Togher, Cork. Formerly named Keelings Farm Fresh, Pallas Green’s “brand ethos, product quality and experienced and knowledgeable staff remain unchanged”. The Cork team distributes hundreds... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd May, 2017

MEDIA: Cork radio station – UCC 98.3FM – has licence renewed

23 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork radio station UCC 98.3FM – which is the Campus station of University College Cork – has had it’s licence renewed. The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland Chief Executive of the BAI, Michael O’Keeffe, said: “Community radio plays an important role in facilitating active citizenship and in promoting... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

23rd May, 2017

MEGA WHATS?: Planning Permission granted for two 5MW SOLAR FARMS at Beal na Bláth and Ballinvarrig in Co Cork

23 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Potential to provide the equivalent of 15,000 three-bedroom homes with clean renewable solar energy Total investment in ten solar facilities that have been granted planning permission equates to €70 million Cork County Council has granted planning approval for two new 5MW solar farms at Beal na Bláth (which incidentally, is... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd May, 2017

NAVAL SERVICE: L.É. Eithne departs Cork Habour to assist in the Humanitarian Crisis in the Mediterranean

23 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D., was in the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co Cork this morning to meet the Captain and crew of L.É. Eithne before their departure for the Mediterranean to assist the Italian authorities in search and rescue activities in the Mediterranean. During... Read More

NEWS

23rd May, 2017

CONDOLENCES: Fianna Fail Leader Cork TD Micheál Martin expresses sorrow on Manchester Attack

23 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin TD (Cork South Central) has this morning expressed his deepest sorrow and sympathies to the loved ones of those who lost their lives, and those who were injured, in last night’s heinous attack in Manchester. “To attack a group of young people in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

23rd May, 2017

POLITICS: As Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney would REDUCE workers rights – warns Cork Solidarity TD Mick Barry

23 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning said that the mood in the country is to extend workers’ rights not to restrict them, and that yesterday’s comments from both candidates in the Fine Gael leadership contest showed that the Fine Gael party is “increasingly out of step with the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

23rd May, 2017

BUSINESS: Munster food start-ups with strong business idea sought for leading accelerator programme

23 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Introductory meeting for interested participants taking place in Cork in June 6th @FoodWorksIRL #FoodWorks2017 Food Works, Ireland’s leading accelerator programme for food and drink start-ups, is seeking to identify a number of high potential start-up food teams from Munster with a strong business idea to take part in... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd May, 2017

EDUCATION: Colaiste Stoifain Naofa – CSN – Mature Student Open day

22 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Friday 26th of May is a date for the diaries of mature students to explore their potential at the CSN Open Day from 10am – 1pm at the Tramore Road campus. This morning is specifically geared towards mature students to come visit the college, talk to staff and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

22nd May, 2017

BANKING: KBC Mortgage open day in Cork City Hall

22 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Making Mortgage Sense with KBC Bank at City Hall Cork Bringing together property, mortgage and legal advisors at one event to help first time buyers and homeowners considering a move, the KBC Mortgage Lounge returns to Cork’s City Hall on Thursday, 25 May 2017. From bidding on your... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

21st May, 2017

HURLING: Cork now 3/1 from 14/1 to win Munster SHC

21 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tipperary eased to 10/3 to retain Liam MacCarthy Cup Following their 2-27 to 1-26 victory over reigning All Ireland champions Tipperary in the Munster SHC quarter-final, Cork are now 3/1 from 14/1 to win the Munster SHC for a 52nd time. The Rebels who will play Waterford... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

21st May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City Womens FC lose 2-4 to Shelbourne LFC

21 May 2017, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City WFC’s winning streak came to an end at the hands of Shelbourne LFC as they lost out 2-4 in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League on Saturday in Bishopstown. City had gotten off to a dream start as on the fifth minute good work on the... Read More

NEWS, SPORT