EDUCATION: Student loan scheme is a BAD idea – says Cork TD Mick Barry

2 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Committee should oppose loan scheme – Education must remain a right not a privilege Loan scheme would act a deterrent to “working class” young people attending 3rd Level Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry has this morning hit out at a proposed student loan scheme which would... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

2nd May, 2017

Cork MEP Deirdre Clune says EU wants to help clothing sweatshop workers in Asia

2 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As the 4th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy was remembered this week, the European Parliament adopts a report calling for new legislation to ensure that the clothes and textiles we buy are not produced at the expense of workers in Asia. The report, voted on this... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

2nd May, 2017

Bus Eireann asks drivers to not overwork, Cork TD angry that Bus services disrupted

2 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry claimed this morning that as many as 17 Bus Eireann service runs from Parnell Place had to be cancelled, or provided by private operators, on the Bank Holiday Friday because of a “ham-fisted diktat” by the board of the semi-state company.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

2nd May, 2017

HEALTH: There are 50,130 asthmatics in Cork, but 33,086 of those are not using inhalers correctly

2 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 33,086 asthmatics in Cork are not using their inhalers correctly, leaving them at risk of a serious asthma attack and even death, according to the Asthma Society of Ireland. Currently there are 50,130 people with asthma in Cork. Two thirds of those don’t use their inhaler correctly.... Read More

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

2nd May, 2017

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

2 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The first in a series of nationwide ‘Prepare for Brexit’ roadshows 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, large companies and innovative start-ups, along with... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

2nd May, 2017

Bank of Ireland ‘Enterprise Town initiative’ to visit Ballincollig

2 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has announced the return of its Enterprise Town initiative to Ballincollig, County Cork, on Friday, May 5th from 5pm to 8pm. Taking place in the CastleWest Shopping Centre Ballincollig, the event features a Business, Community and Sports Expo as well as plenty of family friendly activities... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st May, 2017

TOURISM: Fota Wildlife Park offering visitors chance to name baby Giraffe

1 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce that a baby female giraffe calf was born late in April to mother Sapphire and father Tadhg. The new arrival landed – literally as giraffes give birth while standing up – on Tuesday the 18th of April and will join the 12-strong... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st May, 2017

SOCCER: Preview – Cork City V St Patrick’s Athletic

1 May 2017, Bank Holiday Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie City booked their place in the quarter finals thanks to a 3-0 win away to Limerick in the last round. This will be Pats’ third game in the competition this season; they have beaten Bluebell United (1-0) and Bray Wanderers (on penalties) thus far. John... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

30th April, 2017

Gardai investigate death of 22 year old woman in Sheares Street squat

30 April 2017, 10pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of a 22-year-old woman following the discovery of a body in Cork City this morning. The discovery was made when Gardaí and Emergency Services were called to a vacant business premises at Sheares Street shortly before... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

30th April, 2017

Competition Results announced for Cork International Choral Festival 2017

30 April 2017, 9.45pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Choral Festival came to a climactic penultimate close with its Awards Ceremony at 5.15pm in Cork City Hall. Following a successful Festival, the Jury Results were finally announced for all sections of the Festival’s varied and prestigious categories. International and national choirs from near... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

30th April, 2017

WEST CORK: Male cyclist in 60s dies after car collission near Skibbereen

30 April 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Skibbereen, Co Cork are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occurred on Friday 21st April, 2017 At around 12 midday Gardaí were called to the scene of a collision involving a motor car and a pedal cyclist. The male pedal cyclist, aged in his early... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

30th April, 2017

Cork Council of Trade Unions annual mayday statement

30 April 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Monday 1st May 2017 will be celebrated internationally as Workers Day and the Cork Council of Trade Unions (CCTU) has issued a statement extending its greetings in Cork City and County, and nationally and internationally. The CCTU affiliated Unions, under the auspices of the Irish Congress of Trade... Read More

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