Rwandan girl on Trócaire box says thank you to people of Cork

28 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 13 years after featuring on the Trócaire box, Josiane leaves Rwanda for the first time and visits Ireland to thank people for their support Trócaire’s 2004 Lenten campaign focused on Rwanda and highlighted the situation in the country a decade after the genocide of 1994. Josiane Umumarashavu, 26... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

28th March, 2017

Cork City: Housing to be built on R&H Hall site and Ford Depot Site at Marina

28 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Housing Minister Simon Coveney today confirmed that three major housing developments in Cork City will benefit from combined State support of €25.89 million through the Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF). Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council, welcomed the positive news for Cork City and said that... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

27th March, 2017

Cork CITY house prices increase by 3.4% in last three months – average now €305,000

27 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Cork city has risen by 3.4% to €305,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. The REA Average House Price Survey concentrates on the actual sale price of Ireland’s typical stock... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

27th March, 2017

Cork Fisherman celebrated by Inland Fisheries Ireland

By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 27 March 2017 Collaboration between fishermen and scientists focuses on conservation Cork fisherman Oran Roche was celebrated recently at an Information Day hosted by Inland Fisheries Ireland in Athlone. Oran, from Clashmore, Co. Cork has been working with Inland Fisheries Ireland in the delivery of a Scientific Eel Fishery in... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

27th March, 2017

Average house prices in COUNTY Cork rise 0.7% in last 3 months to €136,000

27 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Co Cork has risen 0.7% to €136,000 in the last three months, according to a national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance. Property prices in the county have risen by 7.9% in the past year, the survey has found.... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

27th March, 2017

Ulster Bank Closure a Body Blow to Fermoy – O’Keeffe

27 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe, has said that the town of Fermoy been “dealt a body blow” following the decision of Ulster Bank to close its branch there. The Fermoy branch is one of 22 Ulster Bank branches across the country are due to close... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

27th March, 2017

WOW airline announced new route from Cork, Ireland to Chicago, USA

27 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Four-times weekly flights to Chicago O’Hare Airport via Reykjavik, Iceland commence on 13 July this year Flights from €139 one way including taxes Low-cost Icelandic airline WOW air has announced a new Chicago route, with flights commencing on 13 July from Cork and Dublin. The Cork and Dublin.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th March, 2017

MAP: Garda investigating sudden death of woman in 30’s at Farranree house

27 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardai in Watercourse Rd are investigating the discovery of the body of a woman in her late 30’s at a house in Pophams Road, Farranree, Cork City at approximately 3am this morning. Above: Map showing general location of ‘Pophams Road’ A male in his 40’s was arrested at... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

27th March, 2017

Sinn Fein TD Jonathan O’Brien – Cork North Central – wants Garda Commissioner to step down

27 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Garda Commissioner’s position is untenable – Jonathan O’Brien TD Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Jonathan O’Brien TD has said that the position of Garda Commissioner Noirin O’Sullivan is untenable. Commenting as Sinn Féin published a motion of no confidence in the Commissioner, Deputy O’Brien said; “It is clear public... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

27th March, 2017

SAILING: Minister Simon Coveney launches “O’Leary Life & Pensions Sovereign’s Cup 2017” at Kinsale Yacht Club

27 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The O’Leary Life & Pensions Sovereign’s Cup 2017 was launched at Kinsale Yacht Club today by Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government. The Event takes place at Kinsale Yacht Club from 21st-24th June, 2017, where over 100 boats are expected to enjoy four... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

25th March, 2017

VIDEO: Tina Turner – tribute act Rebecca O’Connor – comes to Cork Opera House and Commodore Hotel Cobh

25 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Are you a Tina Turner fan? If so, get ready to rock, as Rebecca O’Connor is returning to Ireland this summer on her Simply the Best tour as TINA, following her phenomenally successful 2016 Irish performances. The powerhouse singer from Cobh is the only act in the world... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th March, 2017

SOCIAL PICS: Chartered Accountants Cork Society hold Annual Daffodil Day Breakfast in Clayton Hotel

24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Chartered Accountants Cork Society held their Annual Daffodil Day Breakfast in Clayton Hotel this week.

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS