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4th May, 2017

VIDEO: Cork Midsummer Festival 2017 launch of programme – Astronaut Dr Buzz Aldrin to give lecture

4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The organisers of Cork Midsummer Festival 2017 have unveiled a diverse and exciting programme of events. Taking place across 10 days from 16-25 June, this year’s festival features over 400 artists. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend Cork’s largest annual multi-disciplinary arts festival, with a choice... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
4th May, 2017

CUSTOMER SERVICE: What do you think about Cork Airport? Tenders invited for Real Time Passenger Feedback Solution

4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport, in partnership with Enterprise Ireland, has launched a very exciting competition to invite tenders from the bustling tech community in Cork under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative. The competition is to identify and develop a smart and innovative new real time passenger feedback... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS
4th May, 2017

BUSINESS: Still no progress on finding a tenant for Fermoy Business & Enterprise Park – local TD Kevin O’Keeffe wants Ministerial action

4 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East TD, Kevin O’Keeffe (Fianna Fail) has said that he is “deeply disappointed” at the “apparent hands off approach” by the Minister for Enterprise, Jobs and Innovation to the Fermoy Business and Technology Park which has lain idle for over 15 years. Deputy O’Keeffe was commenting following... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
4th May, 2017

INSURANCE: Setanta claimants remain forgotten as 3rd anniversary passes – says Carrigaline TD Michael McGrath

4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Three years on from the collapse of Setanta Insurance, over 1,600 claimants are still left hanging in limbo, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath. Figures released to Deputy Michael McGrath, through a parliamentary question, reveal that, as at 31 March 2017, 1,649 claims, at... Read More
AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
4th May, 2017

BANKING SCANDAL: Independent oversight of banks’ handling of tracker mortgage scandal essential – says Cork TD Michael McGrath

4 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie PTSB Appeals process underlines need for strong watchdog role Rigorous independent oversight of the handling by banks of the tracker mortgage scandal is essential, according to Fianna Fáil’s Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath was commenting following receipt of a parliamentary reply confirming that one of the appeals... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS
3rd May, 2017

‘Brexit Roadshow’ outlines challenges that Cork businesses will face from the UK’s decision

3 May 2017, 11.30am By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland has today hosted the first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows which will take place at the Maryborough Hotel, Cork from 8.00-10.30 am. Part of Enterprise Ireland’s #PrepareforBrexit campaign, the Cork roadshow featured speakers from SMEs, large companies and innovative start-ups,... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS
3rd May, 2017

CHARITY: Cork Foundation event raises €12,000 for Cork charities – Helium Arts, The Field of Dreams, First Light, Shine Ireland

3 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A recent innovative ‘live Crowd Funding Event’ held by the Cork Foundation, raised funds for four Cork Social Enterprises. The event consisted of a mix of potential donors and Cork business leaders, who were presented with a pitch by each of the four participating social enterprises, after... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS
3rd May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Duhallow Choral Society sing in Leinster House – Members of Dáil and Seanad impressed – says local TD Michael Moynihan

3 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has said that it was a distinct pleasure and honour for him to welcome the Duhallow Choral Society to Leinster House last night for a night of music and song. “As the local TD, I have long known that the Duhallow Choral... Read More
AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
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