CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARY EXPANSION: Ballincollig residents have questions – says Fianna Fail TD Aindrias Moynihan who has office in the town

14 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has called for greater clarity on the proposed move of the village of Ballincollig into Cork City Council. Deputy Moynihan was commenting in response to the announcement, made by Minister Coveney, that Ballincolling, Blarney and other areas near to the edge of... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

13th June, 2017

ARMY: Bravery award for Jadotville veterans the least the State can do – says Cork TD

13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin (A Cork South Cental TD)has welcomed the decision today by the Government to award medals for bravery to the men who served at the Battle of Jadotville in 1961. “This announcement comes after a long, and often fruitless campaign, by the families... Read More

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

13th June, 2017

TOURISM: Cork Convention Bureau prepares for ‘Keep Cork Meeting’ 2017 expo in UCC next week

13 June 2017, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Keep Cork Meeting 2017 is an annual opportunity for hotels and other tourism service providers in Cork to showcase their work to the corporate market. Five years on from the first Keep Cork Meeting event, Cork Convention Bureau expects to see a 25% increase in exhibitors... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th June, 2017

HEALTH: Figures show more Irish patients travelling abroad for care

13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Figures released to Cork based MEP Deirdre Clune show a significant rise in the uptake of the Cross Border Healthcare directive in the last 6 months of 2016. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed a significant uptake in the number of Irish patients availing of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

13th June, 2017

RUNNING: Rob Heffernan and Alex Wright launch ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of Mercy Cancer Appeal

13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stepping up to the mark: Rob Heffernan and Alex Wright launch ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of Mercy Cancer Appeal On the back of their team’s recent bronze medal win at the European Race Walking Cup in the Czech Republic, race-walkers Rob Heffernan... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

13th June, 2017

POLITICS: Cork Solidarity TD Mick Barry will resist any attempts to cut Dail speaking time

13 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning stated that any attempt to cut the speaking time of smaller parties in the Dail will meet with opposition and resistance. His comments came as this morning’s Irish Independent runs a front page story quoting Micheal Martin as stating... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

12th June, 2017

SOCIAL PICTURES: 300 attend Shine Ladies Charity Lunch 2017

12 June 2017, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 300 ladies supported the 6th annual Shine Ladies Charity Lunch hosted by The Clayton Cork City Hotel on Saturday 10th of June. The event supports the Shine Centre for Autism who provide services and support for children and families affected by autism in Cork city... Read More

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12th June, 2017

CHILDCARE: Cork Senator Tim Lombard promotes new website AffordableChildcare.ie

12 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New website affordablechildcare.ie From September Cork families will benefit from more affordable childcare and Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, is encouraging parents to take time to check out their rights. “Since first entering Government, Fine Gael has prioritised hard pressed working families; the people who bore the brunt... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

11th June, 2017

FARMING: Fianna Fail will introduce €60,000 ceiling for CAP payments – says West Cork TD Margaret Murphy O’Mahony

11 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West has said that her party’s commitment to seeking a reduction of the current Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) ceiling to €60,000 will safeguard future farm incomes for the vast majority of Cork farmers. “The current BPS structure needs immediate change following the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

11th June, 2017

MACRA: Seandun Macra, Co Cork elect new committee at AGM in UCC

11 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Seandun (A Region of Macra in Co Cork) AGM was held on Wednesday June 7th in Boole 1 UCC. This meeting marked the end of the 2016-2017 Macra calendar for Seandun in what was a hugely successful year for the region. During the year, Seandun clubs... Read More

NEWS

11th June, 2017

NAKED CYCLE: Green Party took part in the annual ‘World Naked Bike Ride’ in Cork on Saturday afternoon

11 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ieThe World Naked Bike Ride is believed to be the world’s biggest nude protest and aims to raise the visibility of cyclists as well as promoting issues such as a positive body image. This year’s cycle took place in 50 cites with hundreds taking to the streets in... Read More

NEWS

11th June, 2017

WEST CORK: Cork TD to hold public meeting on future of local post offices

11 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When and where: Monday, 12th June, 8pm in the Parkway Hotel, Dunmanway, West COrk Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony is calling on those who want to want to protect the future of the post office network to attend her public meeting on Monday, 12th June... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS