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13th May, 2017

INSURANCE DENIED: If you can’t get a car insurance quote, then you are not alone

13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No one likes paying for insurance, but here in Ireland it is mandatory for motorists to have a privately purchased car insurance policy. New figures show a dramatic surge in the number of consumers who had to avail of the Insurance Ireland ‘Declined Cases’ facility having failed to secure... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
13th May, 2017

TICKET TOUTING SOLUTION: Ticket Touting Bill discussed in Dail, but still needs major work – says Cork TD

13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has welcomed introduction of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017 but pointed out that it requires significant amendments to make it fit for purpose. “While there is merit in the proposal, the bill as currently presented includes... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
13th May, 2017

FROM THE ASHES: EU Solidarity Fund could support gorse fire recovery – says Cork MEP Liadh Ní Riada

13 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to immediately investigate the possibility of applying for funding through the EU Solidarity Fund to support those affected by a recent spate of Gorse fires across the country. Ireland has experienced a prolonged dry spell of weather... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN
13th May, 2017

Cork ‘Temperature Alarm’ start-up company Firemole wins ‘Most Innovative Product’ award

13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Firemole, a Cork start-up company which has developed an gadget to monitor the temperature of electronic devices, such as phone chargers, won the Most Innovative Product Award from Enterprise Ireland (EI) at the New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme Showcase & Awards. Firemole has been selected for the 6... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS
13th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Watch the Annual Dragon Boat Challenge – Rowers race from R&H Hall to Lapps Quay – Cork City

13 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today the annual Dragon Boat Challenge takes place in Cork City; to add to the excitement of the event Lord Mayor Councillor Des Cahill is sponsoring the entry of teams comprising members of the front line services, including the Gardaí, Fire fighters, Army, Navy, Ambulance and Prison... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
12th May, 2017

CHARITY: KBC Bank offering free funding to social innovators in Cork

12 May 2017 By TomO’Sullivan tom@TheCork.ie KBC Bank Ireland today announced that as part of KBC Bright Ideas it has doubled its support fund to €200,000 and launched a new scheme for Ireland’s leading social innovators and entrepreneurs. KBC’s Business Bright Ideas will assist for-profit organisations in the business of having a positive impact on... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS
12th May, 2017

PHARMA: Cork IT students visit GSK Currabinny Cork

12 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First year chemical engineering students from Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), this week visited GSK Cork’s manufacturing facility at Currabinny to help further their understanding of chemical engineering and its importance to pharmaceutical manufacturers and ultimately, to patients. The first year students from CIT were able to engage... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS
12th May, 2017

HEALTH: Cork charity ‘Ag Eisteacht’ launches ABLE programme to support frontline workers

12 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork-based charity ‘Ag Eisteacht’ has launched ‘ABLE’, a nationwide, relational-based training programme to support frontline practitioners working in services such as the health, education, probation, youth, child & family, disability and homeless services. The launch took place today at Nano Nagle Place, Cork City. ABLE (Adopt a relational approach,... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS
12th May, 2017

WILD ATLANTIC WAY: Failte Ireland train Co Cork tourism staff as Ambassadors for this successful Tourism route

12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Click here: for TheCork.ie Audio Tour of the Wild Atlantic Way Some 15 Hospitality trade staff from Co Cork, are among the first Wild Atlantic Way Champions of 2017 after completing the programme at the Maritime Hotel, in Bantry, West Cork. The Wild Atlantic Way Champions Programme is... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
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