Minister still won’t confirm new school patron in Ballincollig despite previous assurances – Aindrias Moynihan

top of page 5 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Parents concerned over SEN provision in new school Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that he is deeply concerned by comments made by Minister Richard Bruton, the Minister for Education, on the proposed new primary school for Ballincollig. Deputy Moynihan was speaking following... Read More

EDUCATION, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th April, 2017

New Medical Ophthalmologist expected at Cork University Hospital to deal with chronic delays

top of page 5 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork East TD, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that he is hopeful that a new medical ophthalmologist will be appointed to Cork University Hospital to deal with the chronic delays in accessing ophthalmological services. Following receipt of a parliamentary reply from the HSE, I’ve been told... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

5th April, 2017

50,000 to visit Cork for Choral Festival

top of page 5 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork International Choral Festival will bring a city to life with song Almost 5,000 world class singers and 50,000 visitors from across Ireland, Europe and beyond will descend on Cork over the May Bank Holiday weekend from 26-30 April for the 63rd annual Cork International... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th April, 2017

BEAUTY: Roz Purcell Health & Beauty Q&A afternoon in Cork City

top of page 5 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Model and lifestyle guru to appear at IMEDEEN Skin Scanning event at Boots Half Moon Street Health and lifestyle guru Roz Purcell is set to make an appearance on April 12th from 4.30pm until 6pm at Boots Half Moon Street, Cork City for a Q&A... Read More

BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

4th April, 2017

RNLI named ‘Douglas Court Shopping Centre Charity Partner of the Year’

top of page 4 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Douglas Court Shopping Centre have announced that the RNLI Fundraising Branch Cork City has been named as the official ‘Douglas Court Shopping Centre Charity Partner of the Year’ for the coming year. Ten Cork charities were shortlisted to be in with an opportunity to win,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

4th April, 2017

Astronaut Dr ‘Buzz’ Aldrin – Apollo 11 Moonwalker – will speak in Cork in June

top of page 4 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) will host the 30th International Space University (ISU) in Cork this Summer and it has been announced that the Guest of Honour at the opening event on Monday, June 26th, will be Dr ‘Buzz’ Aldrin, the ISU Chancellor and... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

3rd April, 2017

Founders of ‘I Wish’ are Cork Persons of the Month

top of page 3 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie March’s ‘Cork Person of the Month’ title has been awarded to three businesswomen and social entrepreneurs: Gillian Keating, Ruth Buckley and Caroline O’Driscoll. The women founded ‘I wish’ in 2014. Gillian Keating is a partner at Ronan Daly Jermyn Solicitors, Ruth Buckley is Head of... Read More

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3rd April, 2017

It’s official – someone has created a “Blackpudding Sausage” – and it’s the famous Clonakilty Blackpudding Company themselves

top of page 3 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Clonakilty Blackpudding Company has unveiled a new product. It is the Clonakilty Blackpudding Sausage! It appeared on the shelves before the weekend in a select number of Tesco stores, and independent shops across Ireland. Using a recipe first created in their Clonakilty Town... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd April, 2017

Government must step up to mark on Public Transport – FF Leader

top of page 3 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD (Cork South Central) has called on the Government to demonstrate good faith on the question of investment in the future of Public Transport. His call comes following reports that the WRC will invite different parties to the Bus Éireann... Read More

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3rd April, 2017

Montenotte Hotel appoints Brian Bowler as General Manager

top of page 3 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s 4 star boutique hotel, The Montenotte Hotel, has announced the appointment of Brian Bowler to the role of General Manager at the property, which is a walk up a hill from Cork City Centre. Brian Bowler is a seasoned business and hotel manager, with... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd April, 2017

Cork Minister Housing Coveney comments on house price increases

top of page 3 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Mr. Simon Coveney, TD, today commented on the latest reports published by Daft.ie and MyHome.ie. “The report shows that demand is strong, driven by economic growth and increasing numbers of households. We have created the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

3rd April, 2017

MAP: Housing Minister Simon Coveney turns sod on new 800 house development ‘Janeville’ in Carrigaline, Co Cork

top of page 3 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Groundbreaking takes place at €300 Million Housing Development by Astra Construction in Co Cork Minister for Housing, Planning, Local Government and Community Simon Coveney, T.D. performed the official turning of the sod today (Monday) at Janeville, a new housing development worth €300 million in... Read More

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