First year University College Cork BIS students raise €2,230 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

24 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A collaborative project undertaken by a group of 23 first year Business Information Students (BIS) in UCC has raised €2,230 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Cork. The first year students undertook a group project to create a charity CD of Christmas carols that saw... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Now you can buy Ballymaloe Relish flavoured crisps!

24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie O’Donnells crisps have unveiled a new flavour – Ballymaloe Relish and Cheddar Cheese. This collaboration sees two household Irish brands coming together. O’Donnells and Ballymaloe Foods Ed O’Donnell of O’Donnells Crisps said: “We are delighted to work with one of our favourite brands to develop this unique new... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Seven Cork schools shortlisted in this year’s Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards

24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Awards ceremony to take place on Wednesday 17 May 2017 The shortlist for the annual Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards has been revealed. A total of seven Cork schools have caught the attention of the judging panel and will now attend an exciting Awards ceremony in the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Kingsley Hotel Cork exhibits at British Tourism and Travel Show this week at the NEC in Birmingham

24 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fourteen Irish tourism companies, including the The Kingsley Hotel, have joined Tourism Ireland at the British Tourism and Travel Show this week, at the NEC in Birmingham. The British Tourism and Travel Show is an annual event for the travel trade in Britain – attracting nearly 3,000 coach... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Cork Fine Gael Senator – who is also Farmer – says Fianna Fáil amendment to hedge cutting Bill is “useless for farmers”

24 March 2017 By Tom Collins bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator Tim Lombard – who is also a Farmer – has said Fianna Fáil’s amendment to the Heritage Bill on hedge cutting is “useless for farmers”. Fianna Fáil’s amendment seeks to restrict the proposed cutting of hedgerows in August exclusively to road-side hedges, “hindering preparation... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th March, 2017

HR News: Cork recruitment firm – Fastnet – opens talent management division

24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fastnet – The Talent Group – has launched a new division to service the role of talent management within multinational and indigenous companies in Ireland. The establishment of the division is a response to the ever-increasing challenge for companies not just to attract, but to keep valued... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

24th March, 2017

VIDEO: Glanmire Community College, Cork make direct contact with International Space Station via Amateur Radio

24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie November Alfa One Sierra Sierra (NA1SS) – do you copy? Students from Cork ETB school, Glanmire Community College and Tallaght Community School will make history this year, as they have been announced as the first Irish schools who will make direct radio contact with the International Space Station... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Ulster Bank to close branch in hometown of Fianna Fail’s Finance Spokesman

24 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “I am disappointed by Ulster Bank’s decision to close their branch in Carrigaline where I currently live with my family.” Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath has said that he is deeply disappointed by the decision of Ulster Bank to close 22 bank branches later this year. “This... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th March, 2017

Cork’s Everyman theatre features on RTE Nationwide TV programme

23 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Everyman building that we know and love today has a very special anniversary this year having stood on MacCurtain Street for 120 years. It first opened its doors in 1897 and is a jewel of late Victorian architecture. It originally opened as a music hall and later... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Antique ford cars displayed at Cork Chamber networking evening in CAB motors

24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ford continues to celebrate its 100 year milestone in Ireland. Recently vintage cars took part in the St Patricks Day parade. Central to Ford’s promotional plans for the year are it’s authorised dealerships in Cork – the location of the firms first factory. Last evening CAB motors... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Workers Party and Labour members in Cork SUPPORT Bus Eireann strike

24 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s only Workers Party policitian – Cork City Cllr. Ted Tynan – has called for “massive support” for striking Bus Éireann workers “The Workers Party has expressed its solidarity with Bus Eireann Workers who are now on strike following the decision of company management to proceed unilaterally to... Read More

LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS, WORKERS PARTY

24th March, 2017

Kinsale Age Friendly Town hold open morning

24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Kinsale Age Friendly group will holding a free open morning in the Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co Cork this Saturday 25th March from 10am – 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out what Kinsale Age Friendly is doing for older people in the area. Local... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS