TRAIN SPOTTING: Award for Kent Railway Station in Cork City

12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Kent Station has been highly commended in the Munster category at this year’s Iarnród Éireann Best Station Awards. Station Manager Ray Foley, Gerard Corkery, Damien Carlon and Joe Byrne were in Inchicore to pick up the certificate. Cork was narrowly beaten to the top spot in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

12th May, 2017

AGRICULTURE: Cork Fianna Fail TD unhappy that CAP payments now require COMPLETION of a FETAC course

12 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Changes in criteria severely limiting applications Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has severely criticised Agriculture Minister Creed’s office for changing the criteria needed to access direct payments under CAP this year. The Minister’s office are now insisting that young farmers must have completed a recognised FETAC... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

12th May, 2017

BANDON FLOODING: OPW commitment to communicate better with Bandon residents on flood relief project welcome – Murphy O’Mahony

12 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New website, newsletter and monthly forum announced Bandon Deputy, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that the new proposals from the OPW to improve communications with the local community during the flood relief scheme in the town will be welcomed by local businesses and residents. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony commented... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

12th May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City v Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park

12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC travel west to face Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park tonight. City go into the game on the back of twelve league wins in a row, having recorded successive home wins against Bray Wanderers (2-1) and Finn Harps (5-0). Their last away fixture saw... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

12th May, 2017

CORK RADIO: Government reduces ‘broadcasting levy’ charged to Radio stations – Cork Senator welcomes development

12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the announcement this week that an initiative to reduce the broadcasting levy was approved by cabinet. “Local radio stations are loved by their Irish audiences; they play an essential role in bringing our communities together, and in keeping... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th May, 2017

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

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

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

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

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

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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