CORK CITY: is one of Europe’s leading CULTURAL cities – in new European research

7 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is delighted that Cork has been recognized as one of eight “ideal” cities for culture and creativity across the European Union. Cork was ranked as number one for cultural venues and facilities amongst European cities with a population of under 500,000. It also came top... Read More

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7th July, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Seán Keane to perform at Ballymaloe Grainstore Friday 21 July

7 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Seán Keane, possessor of one of Ireland’s most distinctive voices, appears for the first time in Ballymaloe Grainstore on Friday 21 July at 8pm. He will be joined on stage by guitarists Pat Coyne and Fergus Feely. Steeped in music, Seán Keane has grown to musical maturity in... Read More

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7th July, 2017

CORK CITY: English Market ‘Start-Up Stall’ celebrates successful first year.

7 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The popular Start-Up Stall in The English Market is celebrating 12 successful months as it approaches its one year anniversary later this month. The English Market launched the Start-Up Stall last summer to give small food businesses a rare chance to test the market. The Start-Up Stall,... Read More

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6th July, 2017

FARMING: Macra na Feirme congratulations CEJA President Alan Jagoe – from Cork – as he completes his term

6 June 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking in Brussels this morning (Thursday) at the European Council of Young (CEJA) Farmers General Assembly today, Macra na Feirme National President James Healy complemented the outgoing President of CEJA, Alan Jagoe. “Macra na Feirme is incredibly proud of the contribution that our former President Alan Jagoe has... Read More

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6th July, 2017

COUNTY CORK: Rural communities face exodus unless health services improve – warns Fianna Fail TD

6 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Older people and people with disabilities worst affected Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has said that unless health services in rural Ireland improve, we will see an exodus of people moving from rural villages to larger towns and cities to access services. Despite many announcements about increases... Read More

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6th July, 2017

CORK CITY: City Council Boundary extension on track for 2017 Local Elections

6 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has learned that an “Implementation Oversight Group” will oversee the process of the Cork city boundary extension. The Government has said it expects the group to present a detailed implementation plan on the boundary extension “early in the Autumn”. The plan to set... Read More

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6th July, 2017

HEALTH: ‘BUMBLEance’ Children’s Ambulance Service creates Cork based fundraising committee

6 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie BUMBLEance, The Children’s National Ambulance Service, is delighted to announce the launch of a new Cork based BUMBLEance fundraising committee. The Cork Committee is compiled of a variety of Cork companies and professionals (listed below) from all walks of life and includes well known Cork businesses such as... Read More

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6th July, 2017

EAST CORK: Fota Wildlife Park welcomes 4 Cheetah Cubs

6 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The latest arrivals at Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork, four new Cheetah cubs, were officially introduced to the public today. The Cubs were born on May 29th and the litter of four is made up of two males and two females. This is the second birth this... Read More

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6th July, 2017

SPORT: If Ireland hosts the 2023 Rugby World Cup then TICKET prices must be reasonable

6 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning said that if Ireland’s bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup is successful then ticket prices must be affordable and the matches must be shown free to air. He also said that hosting the event would have... Read More

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6th July, 2017

HEALTH: Award for Professor Louise Kenny from Cork based ‘INFANT’ – The Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research

6 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Professor Louise Kenny has won the Guaranteed Irish Science Hero award. Professor Kenny is Director of ‘INFANT’ – the Irish Centre for Fetal and Neonatal Translational Research.

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6th July, 2017

GETTING MARRIED IN CORK? Fota Island to host ‘Resort Wedding Forum’ on 13th July

6 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Plan the perfect wedding day at the Fota Island Resort Wedding Forum on Thursday 13th July at 6.30pm With makeup artists, wedding dress boutiques and travel experts all offering amazing tips for the big day, MC on the night, TV3 Ireland AM’s Ciara Doherty who is currently planning... Read More

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5th July, 2017

CHARITY: Cancer survior walks from Derry to Crosshaven (Co Cork) to fundraise for Irish Cancer Society

5 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Redhead300, a charity fundraising walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society, will see a Derry duo take on a 300 mile walk from Derry to Crosshaven, Co Cork this summer. The challenge is the brainchild of Fergal Barr who will be joined by cancer survivor Keith Adair... Read More

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