POLITICS: Cork TD Simon Coveney is NOT the bookmakers favourite to be Taoiseach

17 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following the news that Enda Kenny will retire as Fine Gael leader effective from midnight tonight, BoyleSports can report that Leo Varadkar is the firm 2/5 favourite to succeed him as party leader. Cork TD Simon Coveney was a one-time favourite for the role, but is currently in... Read More

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17th May, 2017

POLITICS: Statement from Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin about Taoiseach Enda Kenny stepping down as Fine Gael leader

17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD (Cork South Central) has commented after the decision of Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD to stepping down as Fine Gael leader, “I wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny for his contribution to Irish political life... Read More

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17th May, 2017

WEST CORK: Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat goes to aid of 70 Foot Fishing Vessel 10 miles off Old Head of Kinsale

17 May 2017, 6pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Courtmacsherry RNLI All Weather Lifeboat was called out at 11.30am this morning Wed to go to the aid of a 70 foot Fishing Vessel that sought assistance, 10 miles south east of the Old Head of Kinsale in West Cork. The Courtmacsherry Lifeboat under Coxswain... Read More

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17th May, 2017

BUSINESS: Irish companies must unite to outline their BREXIT concerns – says Cork MEP Liadh ni Riada

17 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada, from North West County Cork – is urging Irish industries affected by Brexit to speak with a united voice. The Ireland South MEP made the comments following a meeting in Strasbourg with European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan as... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

17th May, 2017

CORK ABROAD: Adverts for Cork Airport appear in Spanish Train Stations

17 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 7+ million Spaniards encouraged to discover Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Iberia Express and Cork Airport, to promote flights to Cork from Madrid and to grow tourist numbers from Spain this summer. The campaign is highlighting Cork and... Read More

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17th May, 2017

HOTELS: Refurbishment at Clayton Hotel Cork City

17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Refurbishment at at Clayton Hotel Cork City Almost €2 million has been invested in the refurbishment at the Dalata Hotel Group’s Clayton Hotel Cork City on Lapps Quay in Cork. With 100 bedrooms recently renovated and the introduction of the Red Bean Roaster Café, further significant changes are... Read More

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16th May, 2017

EMOTION OF FEAR IS REGULATED BY BACTERIA: Cork Scientists Uncover a Role for the Microbiome in Regulating Fear Responses

16 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New research has shown that the microbiome, the collective trillions of bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract, regulates fear responses and modifies the brain function of adult mice. The research, from scientists at the Science Foundation Ireland-funded APC Microbiome Institute at University College Cork, shows at least in animal... Read More

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16th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Everyman Theatre Cork launches Summer 2017 schedule

16 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman has a tantalising line up for the summer season with a rich mix of theatre, music, comedy and family shows. With over 100,000 customers through the doors in 2016, the Everyman team are looking forward to creating more magic for Cork audiences in the season ahead.... Read More

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16th May, 2017

COST OF LIVING: Car insurance, home insurance and business insurance are becoming too expensive – Cork TD Michael McGrath wants Government to step in

16 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance, Michael McGrath (based in Carrigaline) has said that the insurance premiums being applied to business, home, public and motor insurance customers are now unsustainable and sustained government action is required to tackle the problem. Deputy McGrath was commenting as he launched his... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

16th May, 2017

WEST CORK: Dunmanway Swimming pool opens – after years of planning and campaigning

16 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Former Labour Party TD for Cork South-West, Michael McCarthy has welcomed the opening of Dunmanway Swimming Pool “I have championed this issue for many years, especially at national level and I am delighted that this day has finally arrived. “The proposals for the new pool were developed some... Read More

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16th May, 2017

HEALTH: Minister must address situation of non-consultant doctors working as consultants – says Cork opposition TD

16 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Recruitment and retention of staff must be Minister Harris’ first priority – says Cork opposition TD Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health, Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central) has said that patient safety cannot be guaranteed as a result of the decision of the HSE to appoint doctors who have... Read More

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16th May, 2017

CORK CITY CENTRE: Lord Mayor seeks to acknowledge Cork City’s best family business

16 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor’s Multi-Generational Family Business Awards The Lord Mayor is calling for nominations for the second round of the Lord Mayor’s Family Business Award. Cllr. Des Cahill during his term in office would like to acknowledge the contribution that family businesses have made and continue to make... Read More

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