MILITARY: Details of US Navy bases in Ireland discussed at University College Cork conference

5 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC History conference to recall US Navy in Ireland during World War I International scholars are gathering at University College Cork from today (July 5th to 7th) to mark the centenary of the US Navy deployment to Ireland during the First World War. Winning the Western Approaches: Unrestricted... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

5th July, 2017

SPORT AND POLITICS: Cork symposium marks 100th anniversary of Jack Lynch birth

5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie They named a road tunnel after him in Cork – The Jack Lynch Tunnel – ensuring that his name lives on in popular culture, now you can learn more about the man and his sporting and political career. The life, times and exploits of former Taoiseach, Fianna... Read More

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

5th July, 2017

TOURISM: Cork continues to benefit from Government investment – says Senator Tim Lombard

5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Increases in tourists traveling to Ireland show that “Government initiatives are working” says Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard. During the period of March to May 2017 the total number of trips to Ireland increased to almost 2.5 million; an overall increase of 5%, or 113,500 compared to... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th July, 2017

ON THE MOVE: Cork Foundation appoints Laura Hallissey as Marketing and Diaspora Assistant

5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Foundation, a philanthropic, not-for-profit fund have announced the appointment of Laura Hallissey as Marketing and Diaspora Assistant to the team. Laura will assist with the marketing and digital needs of Cork Foundation as well as delivering on the Diaspora strategy with Cork County Council and... Read More

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5th July, 2017

COMMUNITY: Former Knocknagree Garda station building on Cork-Kerry border should opened for voluntary and charity use – suggests TD

5 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Michael Moynihan has said that the former Garda station in Knocknagree should be made available for use by local community and voluntary groups to aid their work. Deputy Moynihan was commenting after receiving a reply from the Minister for Justice,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th July, 2017

ENTITLEMENTS: Automatic ‘Back to School’ payments will be made next week – says Cork TD Aindrias Moynihan

5 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Applications being accepted by Department now Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan has said that parents of school going children who have previously received the Back to School Allowance should receive their automatic payment next week from the Department of Social Protection. “Those who received... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th July, 2017

CAR INSURANCE RIPOFF? Interests of consumers paramount in insurance probe – says Carrigaline TD Michael McGrath

5 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The interests of car insurance customers must be paramount in the ongoing probe into alleged price fixing in the motor insurance industry, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath was responding to the news that insurance companies, brokers and representative bodies for the industry... Read More

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

4th July, 2017

HOUSING CRISIS: The reason you cannot find somewhere to rent is that Landlords find Airbnb more profitable than long term lets?

4 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has renewed its call for Cork local authorities to step up in regulating improper Airbnb rentals as part of efforts to resolve the housing crisis The party renewed its call in Cork after Dublin City Council announced that it was taking action against... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

4th July, 2017

SPORT: 24 Marathons, 24 Days charity challenge is coming to Cork

4 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An epic charity challenge kicked off in Donegal Town by legendary Ireland soccer goalkeeper, Packie Bonner on Thursday, 22nd June is coming to Cork on Tuesday, 11th July. Kerry man Shane Finn is running 24 marathons in 24 consecutive days to raise €100,000 for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

4th July, 2017

BREXIT: EU must change to survive – says Cork MEP

4 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Co Cork based Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said the European Union must change if it is to survive. The Ireland South MEP made the comments at a debate in Cork on the future of the EU after Brexit. “Over the past two decades we have... Read More

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4th July, 2017

SINN FEIN: Cork MEP warns against ‘militarisation of EU’

4 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has warned against the “creeping militarisation” of the European Union. The Ireland South MEP made the comments at a debate in Cork this week on the future of the EU after Brexit. “There must be no militarisation the EU,” she said. “Any... Read More

NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

4th July, 2017

WEST CORK: Fishermen concerned by UK decision to leave ‘London Fisheries Convention’

4 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has said that the British Government’s decision to withdraw from the London Fisheries Convention is a stark reminder of the damage the Brexit decision could have on the Cork fishing industry. “… the UK Government trigged the two year process by... Read More

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