11 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator for Cork, Jerry Buttimer met with the Russian Ambassador, Maxim Peshkov, in Leinster House this morning to discuss the worrying LGBT and human rights issues in Chechnya. “During the meeting with the Ambassador I strongly condemned the mistreatment and detainment of over 100 gay men... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It seems like only a few months ago that the former Capitol Cinema was a derelict redbrick monstrosity at the landmark intersection of Washington Street and Grand Parade in Cork City. The architectural style of the former Cinema is remembered in the new building through the distinctive clock and... Read More
11 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deirdre Clune MEP for Ireland South (Fine Gael), hosted a visit of 16 students from 4 Cork schools to the European Parliament in Brussels earlier this week. The students were accompanied by their teachers and by Councillor Des Cahill (Fine Gael), Lord Mayor of Cork City. The students... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This afternoon the Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Des Cahill (Fine Gael) and members of Cork City Council will bestow the Freedom of the City of Cork on Rugby legend Ronan O’Gara. The custom of awarding the Freedom of the City of Cork dates from the 14th... Read More
11 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, is urging parents to ensure that their children are vaccinated before any summer travel as a number of countries have reported measles outbreaks. “Measles is very contagious disease and can affect anyone at any age. Unfortunately a number of countries... Read More
10 May 2017, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today, at the conclusion of the General Papal Audience, the Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton, had the honour of being presented to His Holiness Pope Francis. Bishop Colton said: It was an immense honour to attend the... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland campaign with The Daily Telegraph highlights our driving routes A Tourism Ireland campaign is under way in The Daily Telegraph, showcasing the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland to British holidaymakers. The campaign includes a series of articles all about Ireland in the Saturday travel section... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Rebel Chilli, representing LEO Cork City, has been officially announced by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD as a finalist in this year’s National Enterprise Awards. Organised by the Local Enterprise Offices, the 2017 National Enterprise Awards celebrate the achievements of Ireland’s... Read More
10 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Choice Based Letting Scheme will flounder without new social houses – says TD Things were better for Cork Councils under my Fianna Fail Party – indicates TD Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has said that Cork’s Social Housing Crisis will continue to deteriorate unless Minister... Read More
10 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What do you do if you are running a radio station and you have an idea for a new show? Worldwide you need to make sure that the show will match with your audience, meanwhile here in Ireland you also need to make sure that the proposed show will... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tyndall Photonics Researchers Working with EU Partners to Develop Prototype Researchers at Tyndall National Institute, Cork, are taking part in a new European project to develop a low cost, easy to use 3D imaging system that will help enable faster and more accurate diagnosis of colorectal cancers.... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour Festival is the largest annual event in Cork Harbour offering a nine day celebration of Cork’s maritime culture, from 3rd – 11th June 2017. Starting on the June Bank Holiday weekend the festival features 60 events taking place in Cork City as well as 15... Read More