Cork travel agent wins ‘Best Travel Counsellor’ Award

11 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork travel specialist Sarah McCarthy – from Glanmire – has been named as ‘Best Travel Counsellor 2017’. Fellow Cork Travel Counsellor, Ballincollig-based Mary Foyle also collected an award on the night. The black-tie awards ceremony for Travel Counsellors Ireland took place at Fota Island Resort, Cork on Friday,... Read More

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10th March, 2017

Cork Lord Mayor’s Community & Voluntary Awards 2017

10 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie At an event in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Cork today (Friday 10th March 2017) the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Des Cahill, launched the 2017 Lord Mayor’s Community & Voluntary Awards. Held annually since 2004, the Lord Mayor’s Community and Voluntary Awards recognise voluntary and community groups... Read More

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10th March, 2017

SOCCER: Preview – Cork City FC v Drogheda United

10 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When and where: 8pm tonight @ United Park Cork City travel to Drogheda United, as they look to make it three wins from three in the league this season. Both sides have two wins from two in the league so far, with City having beaten Finn Harps (away,... Read More

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10th March, 2017

Cork can be an ‘global international financial services’ centre – says Chamber of Commerce

10 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s global international financial services (IFS) solution highlighted in Boston and New York Ireland is recognised as a global international financial services hub, and Cork offers a high-quality solution within the overall national IFS 2020 strategy. This week, Cork’s strengths as an investment location for International Financial Services... Read More

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10th March, 2017

‘Diaspora training’ available across County Cork

10 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Foundation, which connects Cork people globally to help Cork people locally recently held a number of diaspora training sessions. As part of the partnership between Cork County Council and Cork Foundation, the aim is to get communities active and engaged with their diaspora. Further training... Read More

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10th March, 2017

Cork Minister Simon Coveney visits Ottawa and Toronto for St Patrick’s Day

10 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government Simon Coveney TD (elected for the Cork South Central constituency), will represent the Government at the St. Patrick’s Day events in Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, this weekend. This morning, Minister Coveney will deliver the Keynote address at the... Read More

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10th March, 2017

RTÉ DG Drimoleague native Dee Forbes to be special guest at 2017 Marymount Hospice Annual lunch

10 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie RTÉ Director General and Drimoleague native Dee Forbes is the special guest at this year’s Marymount Hospice Annual lunch which takes place in four weeks time – on Friday 7th April 2017 – “I have experienced first-hand the love, care and support that Marymount gives to families and... Read More

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9th March, 2017

Cork TD – FF Leader Micheál Martin – meets 7 EU Prime Ministers and Euro Parliament Chief Brexit Negotiator in Brussels

9 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stresses need for Special Economic Status for NI and continuation of CTA Fianna Fáil Leader, Micheál Martin has said that there is a strong consensus among the seven liberal Prime Ministers, and leaders of ALDE parties, that the negative effects of Brexit must be mitigated against. Deputy... Read More

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9th March, 2017

9 Cork Pharmacies competing in St Patrick’s Day themed shopfront window-dressing competition

9 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Nine Cork city and county retail outlets are seeking the public’s vote to help them win the Go Green with Green Angel Skincare Challenge – a nationwide search to find Ireland’s most creative shop window. The competition challenges Green Angel stockists to produce the country’s best St Patrick’s... Read More

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9th March, 2017

Rebel Chilli to represent LEO Cork City at National Enterprise Awards

9 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork company, Rebel Chilli has been selected by the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City to represent LEO Cork City at the 2017 National Enterprise Awards on May 25th in the Mansion House, Dublin. Founder of Rebel Chilli, Paul Moore, will be in with a chance of winning... Read More

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9th March, 2017

28th Cork French Film Festival in Full Swing

9 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: 28th Cork French Film Festival When: 5th – 12th March, 2017 The 28th Cork French Film Festival is in full swing after a glittery and glamorous opening event in St. Peter’s Cork, followed by the Preview screening of the high-profile biopic of the legendary French underwater explorer,... Read More

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9th March, 2017

New Cork pharmacy technicians graduate from Irish Pharmacy Union course

9 March 2017, Thursday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Monday 6th March new pharmacy technicians enjoyed their graduation ceremony from a comprehensive two-year course, which is delivered and administered by the Irish Pharmacy Union. The course prepares pharmacy technicians to “assist pharmacists in ensuring the delivery of a high quality pharmacy service efficiently and... Read More

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