LOW PAY: Members of Irish Army and Navy forced to rely on Family Income Supplement (FIS) payments – says Cork TD

12 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for East Cork Pat Buckley has described the increasing difficult financial situation faced by many in the Defence Forces (which includes the Irish Army, and Irish Naval Sercice) as shameful. He was responding to information from the Department of Social Protection which revealed the number... Read More

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12th May, 2017

WEST CORK: ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ plaque unveiled in Bandon

12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mercy Hospital Foundation, in conjunction with Cork County Council, has erected a specially commissioned plaque in Bandon, acknowledging a dedicated group of fundraisers from Bandon who, since 2012, have organised the annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk and raised over €200,000 for cancer services... Read More

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12th May, 2017

PICTURES: COPE Foundation celebrates 60 years 1957-2017

12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The COPE Foundation is marking it’s 60th anniversary this year (1957-2017). Today it provides service to people with an Intellectual Disability or Autism, and their Families, at Montenotte House. What is the COPE Foundation? The COPE Foundation is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation, formed on 29 May 1957. COPE... Read More

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12th May, 2017

PICTURES: Mount Mercy College Model Farm Road 5km run raises funds for Cork Simon Community

12 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mount Mercy College, Model Farm Road, Cork have been strong supporters of the Cork Simon Community for many years, raising over €25,000 for the charity since 2009. Last evening a 5km fun run took place. Proceeds will be shared between the Cork Simon Community and the school’s Development... Read More

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12th May, 2017

CHARITY: Calling on Cork City Marathon participants to join #TeamMercy

12 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Calling on Cork City Marathon participants to join #TeamMercy on Sunday, June 4th and be part of the race against cancer With just a few weeks to go until the Cork City Marathon, the Mercy Hospital Foundation has issued a call out to both individuals and teams to... Read More

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11th May, 2017

CORK: Irish Senator Jerry Buttimer meets Russian Ambassador to discuss the LGBT and human rights issues in Chechnya

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

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11th May, 2017

NEW OFFICE BUILDING: First business officially opened in new Capitol offices on Grand Parade Cork City by AlienVault

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

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11th May, 2017

EDUCATION: Cork MEP Deirdre Clune welcomes Lord Mayor and Cork students to the European Parliament in Brussels

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

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11th May, 2017

SPORT: Watch livestream video – Ronan O’Gara receives Freedom of Cork City

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

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11th May, 2017

HEALTH: Vaccinate before your travel outside Ireland this summer – recommends Cork Senator Tim Lombard

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

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10th May, 2017

CORKMAN MEETS POPE: Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork Dr Paul Colton meets Pope in Vatican

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

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10th May, 2017

CORK TOURISM: Millions of Britons encouraged to discover Kinsale and the Wild Atlantic Way

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

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