POLITICS: Labour v Fine Gael – Cork Labour Rep says Govt not investing in assessments of need for children and families

15 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Labour Local Area Representative for Labour in Cork South Cenral – Peter Horgan – has expressed his disappointment and frustration that the new Government made not one mention of securing assessments of need for children and families in Cork and around the country. “Taoiseach Varadkar had the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

14th June, 2017

EDUCATION: Cork Senator Tim Lombard welcomes Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance

14 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance (BSCFA) for 2017 that will provide a once-off payment to eligible families to assist with the extra costs associated with the start of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th June, 2017

NORTH CORK: Creed confirms €50,000 for Clondrohid Community Group under CLÁR

14 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork North West Michael has today confirmed €50,000 for the Clondrohid Community Recreational group. The funding is part of the CLÁR programme, which is funded by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and forms part of the Government’s Action... Read More

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14th June, 2017

POLITICAL CHANGE: Group organises Cork March to ‘Repeal the Eighth Amendment’ this Saturday

14 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new Cork branch of the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment was officially launched at a press conference in Cork today (14.06.2017). The Cork branch is the first regional branch of the Coalition to be established. Commenting on the launch, Kathy D’Arcy, member of the Cork Coalition,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

14th June, 2017

CITY COUNCIL BOUNDARY EXPANSION: Ballincollig residents have questions – says Fianna Fail TD Aindrias Moynihan who has office in the town

14 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has called for greater clarity on the proposed move of the village of Ballincollig into Cork City Council. Deputy Moynihan was commenting in response to the announcement, made by Minister Coveney, that Ballincolling, Blarney and other areas near to the edge of... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

13th June, 2017

ARMY: Bravery award for Jadotville veterans the least the State can do – says Cork TD

13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin (A Cork South Cental TD)has welcomed the decision today by the Government to award medals for bravery to the men who served at the Battle of Jadotville in 1961. “This announcement comes after a long, and often fruitless campaign, by the families... Read More

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13th June, 2017

TOURISM: Cork Convention Bureau prepares for ‘Keep Cork Meeting’ 2017 expo in UCC next week

13 June 2017, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Keep Cork Meeting 2017 is an annual opportunity for hotels and other tourism service providers in Cork to showcase their work to the corporate market. Five years on from the first Keep Cork Meeting event, Cork Convention Bureau expects to see a 25% increase in exhibitors... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

13th June, 2017

HEALTH: Figures show more Irish patients travelling abroad for care

13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Figures released to Cork based MEP Deirdre Clune show a significant rise in the uptake of the Cross Border Healthcare directive in the last 6 months of 2016. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has welcomed a significant uptake in the number of Irish patients availing of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

13th June, 2017

RUNNING: Rob Heffernan and Alex Wright launch ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of Mercy Cancer Appeal

13 June 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stepping up to the mark: Rob Heffernan and Alex Wright launch ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk in aid of Mercy Cancer Appeal On the back of their team’s recent bronze medal win at the European Race Walking Cup in the Czech Republic, race-walkers Rob Heffernan... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

13th June, 2017

POLITICS: Cork Solidarity TD Mick Barry will resist any attempts to cut Dail speaking time

13 June 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning stated that any attempt to cut the speaking time of smaller parties in the Dail will meet with opposition and resistance. His comments came as this morning’s Irish Independent runs a front page story quoting Micheal Martin as stating... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

12th June, 2017

SOCIAL PICTURES: 300 attend Shine Ladies Charity Lunch 2017

12 June 2017, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie More than 300 ladies supported the 6th annual Shine Ladies Charity Lunch hosted by The Clayton Cork City Hotel on Saturday 10th of June. The event supports the Shine Centre for Autism who provide services and support for children and families affected by autism in Cork city... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

12th June, 2017

CHILDCARE: Cork Senator Tim Lombard promotes new website AffordableChildcare.ie

12 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New website affordablechildcare.ie From September Cork families will benefit from more affordable childcare and Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, is encouraging parents to take time to check out their rights. “Since first entering Government, Fine Gael has prioritised hard pressed working families; the people who bore the brunt... Read More

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