Minister Coveney re-affirms his commitment to tackling homelessness

26 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Mr. Simon Coveney, TD, noted the publication of the March Homeless Figures this week National Figures March 2017 Homeless Adults 4,909 Homeless Families 1,256 Dependents 2,563 “The figures for March are a stark indicator of the challenges we face... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th April, 2017

EDUCATION: 40% of second level students not choosing science or technology as perceived ‘too difficult’

26 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie BT Ireland today launched the 54th BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), calling on secondary school students across Ireland to begin their preparation for the 2018 event in January. To mark the launch of the 2018 exhibition, BT commissioned an independent survey of third-level students to identify... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

26th April, 2017

HEALTH: “Nationalise Publicly-Funded Hospitals Owned by Religious Orders” – says Cork Solidarity TD

26 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North Cental Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning said that the Dail’s Future of Healthcare committee must address the issue of the ownership of publicly-funded hospitals by religious institutions in the wake of the National Maternity Hospital controversy. Deputy Barry, Solidarity-PBP’s representative on the Future of Healthcare... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

26th April, 2017

WEST CORK: Fastnet Film Festival, discloses guest list for May 2017 at the Cinematrographers’ Party

26 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fastnet Film Festival, discloses guest list for May 2017 at the Cinematrographers’ Party The festival, which will take place in Schull, West Cork from Wednesday the 24th – to Sunday 28th May, was launched last night (25rd April) at the ‘Cinematographer’s Party’ at The Crane Lane Theatre, Cork.... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th April, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Grammy winning acapella group – ‘The Swingles’ – to perform at Cork International Choral Festival Gala Concert

26 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of the mammoth programme of events taking place this week across Cork for the 2017 Cork International Choral Festival, there will be a very special performance by the multi Grammy® award winning acapella group, The Swingles at Cork City Hall this Thursday evening at 8pm. The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th April, 2017

HORSE RACING: Cork Sports Clubs Go Racing at Cork Racecourse Mallow

26 April 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Sports Clubs Go Racing at Cork Racecourse Mallow Hudson Taylor in Concert After Racing ‘Cork Sports Clubs Go Racing’ is a new fundraising initiative created by Cork Racecourse Mallow to allow local sports clubs to fundraise for their respective clubs at their race-meeting on Friday evening, May 5th.... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, SPORT

26th April, 2017

BREXIT: Enterprise Ireland ‘Brexit Roadshow’ at Maryborough Hotel, Cork

26 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland have announced details of the first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows, which will take place at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork on Wednesday, 3 May from 8.00-10.30 am. Part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign, the Cork roadshow will feature speakers from SMEs,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

25th April, 2017

Cork Airport promotes ‘Wild Atlantic Way’ and ‘Ireland’s Ancient East’

25 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Over 15 representatives working at Cork Airport, including frontline staff and stakeholders such as car hire companies, were today confirmed as tourism ‘Champions’ for providing excellence in their service to overseas visitors having completing a Fáilte Ireland bespoke Champions Programme specifically tailored for Cork Airport to enable... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

25th April, 2017

Housing completion stats must be independently verified – McGrath

25 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 2016 new homes built: 2,076 units or 14,932? Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has said it is time for the statistics on the completion of new housing units to be independently verified in order that policy making can be based on accurate and reliable data. Deputy... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

25th April, 2017

The English Market gets a facelift

25 April 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The English Market, Ireland’s oldest indoor food market, officially revealed its new look today. The world renowned market has stepped into the 21st century by giving its main entrance, the Grand Parade facade, a new and improved look in keeping with the Market’s new logo and branding.... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH

25th April, 2017

AWARD: The Kingsley Hotel Cork voted as one of the top spa hotels in the world

25 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Kingsley Hotel on the Carrigrohane Straight Road, Cork has been named as one of the top spa hotels in the world by hotels.com, the world’s biggest accommodation website. Based on independent customer reviews, The Kingsley was listed in the spa category in the website’s ‘Loved by Guests’... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

25th April, 2017

HEALTH & BEAUTY: The Spa at Castlemartyr introduces divine new spa range, Germaine de Capuccini

25 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Spa at Castlemartyr features a variety of exquisite products, the latest addition to which is deluxe professional skincare and therapies from Germaine de Capuccini. An exciting addition to the Spa at Castlemartyr, with a special launch evening taking place on April 6th next, Germaine de Capuccini has... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS