MACRA NA FEIRME: New President Corkman James Healy says CREDIT and MENTAL HEALTH are key issues on his agenda

7 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The newly elected 36th president of Macra na Feirme James Healy – from Kilmartin, Donoughmore, Co Cork – has called on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to put, ‘together a package of measures and incentives specifically for young farmers including further access to low cost credit to help... Read More

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7th May, 2017

POLITICS: Cork Sinn Fein TD wants Garda Commissioner to resign

7 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien TD has said that the government must act to remove Garda Commissioner Noirin O Sullivan should she refuse to resign. Speaking as further pressure arrived for the commissioner today after it emerged that a senior civil servant in charge of verifying crime... Read More

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7th May, 2017

WEST CORK: Director Stephen Frears to take part in Fastnet Film Festival 2017

7 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stephen Frears, unanimously regarded as one of Britain’s finest directors, will screen his 2 most recent Feature Films in Schull during the Festival, The Programme and Florence Foster Jenkins followed by a Q&A with Greg Dyke. The Fastnet Film Festival which will take place in Schull from Wednesday the 24th to the Sunday... Read More

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7th May, 2017

POLITICS: Fianna Fail Leader – and Cork TD – Micheál Martin congratulats Emmanuel Macron on election as French President

7 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his election as President of the French Republic today, and said he is looking forward to working with him in the future on issues of mutual concern to both Ireland and France. “President-Elect Macron’s victory is... Read More

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6th May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC can confirm that Christian Nanetti has left the club

6 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Christian Nanetti has left the club The winger has informed the club of his wish to return to England in order to seek more regular football first team, and his contract has been cancelled by mutual consent. Commenting on the news,... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

6th May, 2017

FUNDRAISER: Mallow nursing home Nazareth House to night at Cork Greyhound Track

6 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Night at the Dogs on Saturday, May 20th is just one of the major fundraising efforts to help towards the costs of the €18.5 million euro redevelopment of one of Mallow’s most beloved nursing homes, Nazareth House in Dromahane. The Sisters of Nazareth were invited to Mallow in... Read More

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5th May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC v Finn Harps – Preview of tonight’s game

5 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC begin the second series of games in this season’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at home to Finn Harps tonight. City rounded off the first series of games with a win over Bray Wanderers at Turner’s Cross last Friday night, and they followed up... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

5th May, 2017

NEW SCHOOL: New multi-denominational Gaelscoil will open in Ballincollig in September 2017

5 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An Foras Pátrúnachta awarded patronage of new primary school The largest patron of Irish language schools in the country, An Foras Pátrúnachta, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton, that it has been awarded patronage for a new multi-denominational Irish speaking primary... Read More

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5th May, 2017

WEST CORK: 26th May Deadline for Clonakilty Agricultural College Applications

5 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is a need for a young educated workforce to meet the future needs of the land sector. That’s according to Tony Pettit, Head of Education in Teagasc, who was announcing Friday, 26th May – three weeks from today – as the closing date for applications for... Read More

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4th May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City Football Club announce new enhanced partnership with Cork Airport

4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Football Club announce new enhanced partnership with Cork Airport The new partnership will see Cork City Football Club branding in various locations in Cork Airport which is the international gateway to the South of Ireland and is uniquely positioned at the start of the Wild... Read More

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4th May, 2017

VIDEO: Cork Midsummer Festival 2017 launch of programme – Astronaut Dr Buzz Aldrin to give lecture

4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The organisers of Cork Midsummer Festival 2017 have unveiled a diverse and exciting programme of events. Taking place across 10 days from 16-25 June, this year’s festival features over 400 artists. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend Cork’s largest annual multi-disciplinary arts festival, with a choice... Read More

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4th May, 2017

EDUCATION: Ballincollig to get a new Irish speaking primary school

By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister Bruton announces patronage of 4 new Primary schools – including an Irish speaking primary school in Ballincollig The Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton T.D., today announced the patronage of the four new primary schools to be established in 2017 and 2018. In all cases the Minister accepted the... Read More

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