Cork can be an ‘global international financial services’ centre – says Chamber of Commerce

10 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s global international financial services (IFS) solution highlighted in Boston and New York Ireland is recognised as a global international financial services hub, and Cork offers a high-quality solution within the overall national IFS 2020 strategy. This week, Cork’s strengths as an investment location for International Financial Services... Read More

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10th March, 2017

‘Diaspora training’ available across County Cork

10 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Foundation, which connects Cork people globally to help Cork people locally recently held a number of diaspora training sessions. As part of the partnership between Cork County Council and Cork Foundation, the aim is to get communities active and engaged with their diaspora. Further training... Read More

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10th March, 2017

Cork Minister Simon Coveney visits Ottawa and Toronto for St Patrick’s Day

10 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government Simon Coveney TD (elected for the Cork South Central constituency), will represent the Government at the St. Patrick’s Day events in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, this weekend. This morning, Minister Coveney will deliver the Keynote address at the... Read More

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10th March, 2017

RTÉ DG Drimoleague native Dee Forbes to be special guest at 2017 Marymount Hospice Annual lunch

10 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie RTÉ Director General and Drimoleague native Dee Forbes is the special guest at this year’s Marymount Hospice Annual lunch which takes place in four weeks time – on Friday 7th April 2017 – “I have experienced first-hand the love, care and support that Marymount gives to families and... Read More

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9th March, 2017

Cork TD – FF Leader Micheál Martin – meets 7 EU Prime Ministers and Euro Parliament Chief Brexit Negotiator in Brussels

9 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stresses need for Special Economic Status for NI and continuation of CTA Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin has said that there is a strong consensus among the seven liberal Prime Ministers, and leaders of ALDE parties, that the negative effects of Brexit must be mitigated against. Deputy... Read More

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9th March, 2017

9 Cork Pharmacies competing in St Patrick’s Day themed shopfront window-dressing competition

9 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Nine Cork city and county retail outlets are seeking the public’s vote to help them win the Go Green with Green Angel Skincare Challenge – a nationwide search to find Ireland’s most creative shop window. The competition challenges Green Angel stockists to produce the country’s best St Patrick’s... Read More

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9th March, 2017

Rebel Chilli to represent LEO Cork City at National Enterprise Awards

9 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork company, Rebel Chilli has been selected by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City to represent LEO Cork City at the 2017 National Enterprise Awards on May 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. Founder of Rebel Chilli, Paul Moore, will be in with a chance of winning... Read More

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9th March, 2017

28th Cork French Film Festival in Full Swing

9 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: 28th Cork French Film Festival When: 5th – 12th March, 2017 The 28th Cork French Film Festival is in full swing after a glittery and glamorous opening event in St. Peter’s Cork, followed by the Preview screening of the high-profile biopic of the legendary French underwater explorer,... Read More

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9th March, 2017

New Cork pharmacy technicians graduate from Irish Pharmacy Union course

9 March 2017, Thursday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Monday 6th March new pharmacy technicians enjoyed their graduation ceremony from a comprehensive two-year course, which is delivered and administered by the Irish Pharmacy Union. The course prepares pharmacy technicians to “assist pharmacists in ensuring the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service efficiently and... Read More

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9th March, 2017

Cork International Choral Festival selects winning composer – John Lonergan

9 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork International Choral Festival is proud to announce it has selected a winning composer, John Lonergan with his piece City Shower; and Michael Doherty, with his piece The Art of Dying and Criostóir Ó Loingsigh, with his piece, Scél Lemm Duib as runners up. The winning composition... Read More

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9th March, 2017

Does Cork City need a LUAS type tram system?

9 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has said that now is the time to look again at plans for a light rail in Cork. The call follows an article on the Journal.ie at the weekend that looked back at the Green Party’s proposals for light rail in Cork. The... Read More

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9th March, 2017

15 new jobs at Life Assurance firm ‘Acorn Life’ in Cork

9 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Acorn Life, a 100% Irish owned Life Assurance Company providing protection, pensions, savings and investment solutions is to create 15 new jobs in Cork. The Life Assurance Company, which recently won the Deloitte Best Managed Companies (BMC) Award, say they have over 100 roles to fill nationwide –... Read More

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