18 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mater Private Cork have announced the appointment of a new Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Barry Hennigan, from Monday 24th April. Originally from Dublin, Dr Barry Hennigan attended UCD on a Faculty of Medicine Scholarship subsequently graduating in 2005. He subsequently trained in general medicine in Dublin before entering higher... Read More
18 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Commenting on the plans of Minister Simon Coveney (Fine Gael) to introduce a new law to allow local authorities to reduce commercial rates, Labour Party spokesperson Jan O’Sullivan has called on the Minister to act on the powers he already has under the Local Government (Rates) Act 1970.... Read More
18 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A satellite channel which originates in Cork has announced that it’s programming will now also be available online via it’s own website. Hot Country TV had been broadcasting for eight years. It has a studio in a City suburb, and in Ballydesmond. It features Irish country music. ‘Hot... Read More
18 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The annual Easter Commemoration was held at a sunny Asna Square, Clonakilty on Easter Sunday morning. With flag-bearers holding the Starry Plough, Irish Republic and National flags at the Tadhg an Asna Monument, Cathaoirleach: Michael O’ Donovan extended a welcome to all, in particular descendants of local volunteers... Read More
18 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning voiced strong opposition to plans to make the Sisters of Charity the sole owners of the new National Maternity Hospital. Deputy Barry is a member of the Dail’s Committee on the Future of Healthcare which is due to issue... Read More
17 April 2017, Easter Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City take a break from league action tonight, as they face Limerick in the EA Sports Cup. City go into the game on the back of a club-record nine consecutive league wins, having defeated Bohemians by two goals to nil at Dalymount Park on... Read More
16 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of a joint operation with Gardaí from Fermoy and Portlaoise a house was searched at Rathealy Road, Fermoy yesterday. During the course of the search Gardaí discovered approximately 320 cannabis plants with an approximate street value of €250,000. Three males (38,51 and 55 years) were arrested... Read More
16 April 2017, Easter Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Leesiders fell to a defeat to Peamount United in Bishopstown yesterday losing by two goals to one in their second Continental Tyres Women’s National League game of the season. Peamount had an ideal start when Lucy McCartan had a good strike from distance to beat... Read More
16 April 2017, Easter Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The annual Clonakilty 1916 commemoration will be held at 11.30am this morning at Asna Square, Clonakilty, West Cork at which Cork Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O’Brien will deliver the keynote speech. The event is organised the Clonakilty Easter Commemoration Committee which has held the annual commemoration... Read More
15 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water is advising Tidy Towns Committees in Cork that the closing date for submission of entries for the 2017 Irish Water Tidy Towns Value Water Awards is May 25th. This award recognises communities that have made a strong commitment to water conservation and water protection. The national water... Read More
14 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed T.D., Coillte Chairman, John Moloney and Coillte Chief Executive, Fergal Leamy were in Macroom, Co Cork this week to launch Coillte Premium Partners, a new private forestry partnership product by the national commercial forestry company. Coillte Premium Partners... Read More
14 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie City continued their good start to the season with a 3-0 win over Derry City last time out, making it eight wins from eight in the league so far this campaign. Their last away fixture saw them record a 3-0 win away to Limerick. The home side... Read More