SAILING: Minister Simon Coveney launches “O’Leary Life & Pensions Sovereign’s Cup 2017” at Kinsale Yacht Club

27 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The O’Leary Life & Pensions Sovereign’s Cup 2017 was launched at Kinsale Yacht Club today by Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. The Event takes place at Kinsale Yacht Club from 21st-24th June, 2017, where over 100 boats are expected to enjoy four... Read More

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25th March, 2017

VIDEO: Tina Turner – tribute act Rebecca O’Connor – comes to Cork Opera House and Commodore Hotel Cobh

25 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Are you a Tina Turner fan? If so, get ready to rock, as Rebecca O’Connor is returning to Ireland this summer on her Simply the Best tour as TINA, following her phenomenally successful 2016 Irish performances. The powerhouse singer from Cobh is the only act in the world... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th March, 2017

SOCIAL PICS: Chartered Accountants Cork Society hold Annual Daffodil Day Breakfast in Clayton Hotel

24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Chartered Accountants Cork Society held their Annual Daffodil Day Breakfast in Clayton Hotel this week.

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

24th March, 2017

SOCCER: Preview – Cork City FC v Dundalk

24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Dundalk to Turner’s Cross on Saturday, with a sell-out crowd expected at Turner’s Cross. City go into the game on the back of five consecutive wins, with their latest outing a 2-1 win away to Shamrock Rovers last Friday. Their last two home games... Read More

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24th March, 2017

First year University College Cork BIS students raise €2,230 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

24 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A collaborative project undertaken by a group of 23 first year Business Information Students (BIS) in UCC has raised €2,230 for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Cork. The first year students undertook a group project to create a charity CD of Christmas carols that saw... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Now you can buy Ballymaloe Relish flavoured crisps!

24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie O’Donnells crisps have unveiled a new flavour – Ballymaloe Relish and Cheddar Cheese. This collaboration sees two household Irish brands coming together. O’Donnells and Ballymaloe Foods Ed O’Donnell of O’Donnells Crisps said: “We are delighted to work with one of our favourite brands to develop this unique new... Read More

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24th March, 2017

Seven Cork schools shortlisted in this year’s Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards

24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Awards ceremony to take place on Wednesday 17 May 2017 The shortlist for the annual Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards has been revealed. A total of seven Cork schools have caught the attention of the judging panel and will now attend an exciting Awards ceremony in the... Read More

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24th March, 2017

Kingsley Hotel Cork exhibits at British Tourism and Travel Show this week at the NEC in Birmingham

24 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fourteen Irish tourism companies, including the The Kingsley Hotel, have joined Tourism Ireland at the British Tourism and Travel Show this week, at the NEC in Birmingham. The British Tourism and Travel Show is an annual event for the travel trade in Britain – attracting nearly 3,000 coach... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th March, 2017

Cork Fine Gael Senator – who is also Farmer – says Fianna Fáil amendment to hedge cutting Bill is “useless for farmers”

24 March 2017 By Tom Collins bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator Tim Lombard – who is also a Farmer – has said Fianna Fáil’s amendment to the Heritage Bill on hedge cutting is “useless for farmers”. Fianna Fáil’s amendment seeks to restrict the proposed cutting of hedgerows in August exclusively to road-side hedges, “hindering preparation... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th March, 2017

HR News: Cork recruitment firm – Fastnet – opens talent management division

24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fastnet – The Talent Group – has launched a new division to service the role of talent management within multinational and indigenous companies in Ireland. The establishment of the division is a response to the ever-increasing challenge for companies not just to attract, but to keep valued... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

24th March, 2017

VIDEO: Glanmire Community College, Cork make direct contact with International Space Station via Amateur Radio

24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie November Alfa One Sierra Sierra (NA1SS) – do you copy? Students from Cork ETB school, Glanmire Community College and Tallaght Community School will make history this year, as they have been announced as the first Irish schools who will make direct radio contact with the International Space Station... Read More

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24th March, 2017

Ulster Bank to close branch in hometown of Fianna Fail’s Finance Spokesman

24 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “I am disappointed by Ulster Bank’s decision to close their branch in Carrigaline where I currently live with my family.” Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath has said that he is deeply disappointed by the decision of Ulster Bank to close 22 bank branches later this year. “This... Read More

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