BANKING: KBC Mortgage open day in Cork City Hall

22 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Making Mortgage Sense with KBC Bank at City Hall Cork Bringing together property, mortgage and legal advisors at one event to help first time buyers and homeowners considering a move, the KBC Mortgage Lounge returns to Cork’s City Hall on Thursday, 25 May 2017. From bidding on your... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

21st May, 2017

HURLING: Cork now 3/1 from 14/1 to win Munster SHC

21 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tipperary eased to 10/3 to retain Liam MacCarthy Cup Following their 2-27 to 1-26 victory over reigning All Ireland champions Tipperary in the Munster SHC quarter-final, Cork are now 3/1 from 14/1 to win the Munster SHC for a 52nd time. The Rebels who will play Waterford... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

21st May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City Womens FC lose 2-4 to Shelbourne LFC

21 May 2017, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City WFC’s winning streak came to an end at the hands of Shelbourne LFC as they lost out 2-4 in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League on Saturday in Bishopstown. City had gotten off to a dream start as on the fifth minute good work on the... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

21st May, 2017

FINE GAEL LEADERSHIP CONTEST: Simon Coveney holds leadership rally in new Capitol Building in Cork City Centre

21 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Both Simon Coveney TD (Cork) and Leo Varadkar TD (Dublin) are both in the headlines, with each vying to become the next leader of the Fine Gael Party. Whoever wins the internal party vote will also become the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland. Last evening Simon Coveney... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st May, 2017

ENVIRONMENT: Irish Water outline – to Chamber of Commerce – how projects are benefiting all regions of Cork

21 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Investment by Irish Water in Cork is leading to improvements in water quality, bringing health and environmental benefits and supporting social and economic development, a group of the city’s business leaders have been told. Staff from Irish Water and its parent company Ervia briefed Cork Chamber of... Read More

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21st May, 2017

WEST CORK: Minister for Transport should give greater subsidies to Bantry Harbour – says local Fianna Fail TD Margaret Murphy O’Mahony

21 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Relaxation of State Aid rules an opportunity for Bantry Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has called on the Minister for Transport to explore the opportunity of future state-aid subsidies to Bantry Harbour to potentially fund future developments in light of recent changes to EU state aid... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st May, 2017

HEALTH FUNDRAISER: Cork bands – including The Frank and Walters – lend support to Midleton school fundraiser

21 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Thursday, May 25th Where: Midleton CBS Sports Hall On Thursday, May 25th, Cork bands The Frank and Walters, Goldfish Syndrome and August Walk will take to the stage in Midleton and play a special fundraising concert to raise crucial funds for two Midleton CBS students. The fundraising... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, EDUCATION, HEALTH, NEWS

20th May, 2017

MARKETING & PR: Springboard MD Susie Horgan wins Cork Businesswoman of the Year

20 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Susie Horgan, Managing Director of leading communications agency, Springboard PR & Marketing, has been named Network Cork Businesswoman of the Year 2017. The news follows recent growth at the agency, which is marking five years in business. The Network Cork Businesswomen of the Year awards honour women... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

20th May, 2017

HISTORY: Lord Bandon’s Ruined Mansion ‘Castle Bernard’ receives small conservation funding

20 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Structures at Risk Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2017 announced recently by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD will offer funding allocations to historic buildings throughout Cork County. In total 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th May, 2017

DIPLOMACY: Honorary Consul of Poland in Cork Ireland to step down to focus on other interests including ‘Diplomatic Centre’

20 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Honorary Consul of Poland in Cork, Ireland has announced he will step down from the part time position in three months time. Well known Cork Businessman, publisher, and socialite Michael Mulcahy issued a statement this morning: It has been a great honour for me to serve... Read More

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19th May, 2017

TOURISM: Tourism Ireland teams up with Cork Airport and Aer Lingus to grow tourist numbers from Barcelona

19 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New tourism campaign targets millions of Spaniards for holidays in Cork and the South of Ireland Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new campaign in partnership with Cork Airport and Aer Lingus, to promote flights to Cork from Barcelona. Naturally, flights are a two-way concern. Irish people already know... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

19th May, 2017

SOCCER: Tonight – Cork City FC vs Drogheda United at Turner’s Cross Stadium, Cork

19 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City welcome Drogheda United to Turner’s Cross on Friday night. City go into their 14th game of the season having extended their unbeaten run to 13 games last Friday against Galway United. The Leesiders come into this home game versus Drogheda United on the back of... Read More

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