LE James Joyce and Coastguard Helicopter work together to rescue sinking Yachtsman

9 February 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A lone yachtsman was airlifted off the south coast this evening by the Waterford based Coast Guard helicopter, R117. The alarm was raised when the Coast Guard detected the transmission of a PLB (personal locator beacon) and immediately tasked a helicopter to carry out a search. In difficult... Read More

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9th February, 2017

Banteer Macra (from Avondhu, Co Cork) win FBD Capers Title

9 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The All-Ireland final of Macra’s variety entertainment contest, the FBD Capers competition, took place in the Mountmellick Arts Centre, Laois, last weekend. Banteer Macra, Avondhu, Co Cork took home the top prize on the night thereby keeping the title in Cork following Donoughmore Macra’s win last year.... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th February, 2017

Wind Farm guidelines no closer to being published – Aindrias Moynihan

9 February 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie County Cork Fianna Fáil TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that further delays are expected in the publication of adequate, and comprehensive, wind farm guidelines as the Taoiseach fails to give timeline as to when they will be published. “ I asked the Taoiseach why the delay in publishing... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

8th February, 2017

Cork event centre should not receive public funds – says AAA Cllr

8 February 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council Anti-Austerity Alliance Councillor Fiona Ryan slammed the latest news regarding the much delayed Event Center after Minister Coveney’s news that a further injection of public funds would be required to move the project forward. “The Anti-Austerity Alliance has absolute opposition to an extra 10 million... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

8th February, 2017

Will direct flights from Cork Airport to USA begin this summer?

8 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The White House Press spokesman Sean Spicer has indicate that President Trumps administration is looking favourably on Norwegian Air’s application to fly from Cork and Shannon to the US. The 61-day ‘cooling-off period’, within which the Trump administration could overturn the decision, has already ended, with all... Read More

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8th February, 2017

Cllr. Tynan welcomes decision to introduce a 30km/h speed limit on busy Mayfield residential road

8 February 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Workers’ Party Cork City Councillor Ted Tynan has welcomed the decision of Cork City Council management to introduce a 30 kilometre per hour speed limit on Boherboy Road, Mayfield. The restricted speed limit is to be put in place on foot of a motion tabled by Cllr. Tynan... Read More

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7th February, 2017

Cork Gardai present framed signed sports jerseys to Mercy University Hospitals Childrens Leukaemia Unit

7 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

7th February, 2017

BUSINESS NEWS: Cork Based Voice Over Artist/Actor

7 February 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie So, you’re making a video for your business, the script has been approved and you just need to find the right voice over to tie it together and bring it to life. It’s easy to find a US Voice online, but this is Ireland, and the novelty of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

7th February, 2017

Cork College of Hairdressing 2017 Graduation

7 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The College attempts to secure employment for its successful students and boasts a 95% success rate in achieving this. The independently run hairdressing college is supervised by Denis Maguire, who is a fellow of the Association of British and International Hair Schools and Hairdressers. Denis received his... Read More

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7th February, 2017

VIDEO: Historian Cllr Kieran McCarthy PhD is ‘Cork Person of the Month’

7 February 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For over twenty years Kieran McCarthy has promoted Cork’s history and heritage and promoted its various communities and people. His love of local history has inspired his many successful heritage initiatives and he has now received the January Cork Person of the Month award to mark his... Read More

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7th February, 2017

Jonathan O’Brien TD calls for publication of whistleblower investigation terms

7 February 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking following the news that there will be a Commission of Investigation into allegations concerning Garda whistleblowers, Sinn Féin Justice spokesperson Deputy Jonathan O’Brien said the Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald had a number of urgent questions to answer regarding the Iarfhlaith O’Neill report and the terms... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

5th February, 2017

BASKETBALL: Glanmire break 100 points in comprehensive win over Meteors in Cork

5 February 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ambassador UCC Glanmire got back to winning ways in the League with aplomb at the weekend as they broke the 100-point mark to storm home to a 102-46 point victory over Meteors at home in Cork on Saturday evening. Glanmire – who took home their fourth Hula Hoops... Read More

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