Cork business leaders ‘sleep rough’ at tourist attraction to help homelessness charity

1 September 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On October 21st 2016 Ireland’s business leaders will sleep-out at Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral and the Cork City Gaol (an atmospheric museum based in a former Gaol) to raise funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in Ireland today. Over the past four years, over 300 business... Read More

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28th August, 2016

Cork based ‘Acme Blinds’ celebrate 60 years in business

28 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Acme Blinds, one of the largest blind manufacturers in Ireland is celebrating 60 years in business this year. The Irish owned, family run business, manufacturing all domestic and commercial blinds is headquartered in Cork and has a nationwide network of retail outlets. The company was founded by William... Read More

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27th August, 2016

SPORT: West Cork man Paul O’Donovan gets gold medal at World Rowing Championships

27 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has congratulated Olympic silver medallist Paul O’Donovan following his gold medal win at the World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam this morning. The Lisheen man swept to victory in the Light Weight Single Sculls, finishing in a time of... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th August, 2016

Cork Macra members receive Leadership Distinction Awards

26 August 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 53 young people from across the country received Leadership Distinction Awards on last Saturday night at a special ceremony hosted as part of Macra na Feirme’s Training weekend. Macra’s county officer training weekend in association with ABP Food Group Ireland, held in University of Limerick saw 180 county... Read More

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25th August, 2016

Good news for Cork as Apple expansion given the green light – Martin

25 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD, Michael Martin has today welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to give approval to the expansion of Apple’s European HQ in Cork that will bring an additional 1000 jobs to the Cork region. “This is a fantastic day for Cork. An extra 1000... Read More

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25th August, 2016

Festival mode for Electric Picnic kicks off with Bus Éireann services from Parnell Place Bus Station, Cork

25 August 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anticipation has been building and the countdown is on for the sell-out music and arts festival of the year, is almost upon us. Electric Picnic, one of Ireland’s top boutique festivals, takes place from Friday, 2nd to Sunday the 4th of September at Stradbally Estate, Co. Laois. Bus... Read More

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25th August, 2016

Back to School Quiz at Wilton Shopping Centre

25 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Saturday, August 27th from 1-4pm It’s Back to School time and Wilton Shopping Centre are making it a fun time with their Back to School Quiz. On Saturday August 27th from 1-4pm there will be a trivia style game which will get to test how good you... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th August, 2016

Closure of express lane at Portlaoise will take its toll on Cork-Dublin motorists says Carrigaline based Senator Tim Lombard

24 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has spoken out against a proposal to close the express lane at the Portlaoise toll plaza on the Cork to Dublin motorway, saying it will not solve the current impasse and will be a huge inconvenience to commuters and businesses. “As... Read More

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23rd August, 2016

Employment increase in all regions is good for Cork – says Senator Colm Burke

23 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator for Cork North Central, Colm Burke has said that employment has increased in all regions of the country in the past year, which will be of benefit to people in Cork and will encourage young people to come home. Senator Burke was speaking after the... Read More

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23rd August, 2016

Join in the Fun at Irish Guide Dogs Open Day

23 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Saturday, 27th August 2016, the Irish Guide Dogs National Headquarters and training centre on the Model Farm Road Cork will open its doors to the public for its open day from 12pm to 4pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet and interact with our dogs, staff,... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

23rd August, 2016

Housing charity reports rise in cases of rent increases in Cork, Dublin and Galway

23 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Figures released today by Threshold, the national housing charity, show a 28 per cent increase nationally in the number of tenants approaching its advice centres in Cork, Dublin and Galway for support in dealing with rent increases. The dramatic increases in rents in recent months is putting some... Read More

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22nd August, 2016

Awards for Co Cork Macra na Feirme Officers at County Officer Training

22 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The annual Macra na Feirme county officer training took place last weekend in Limerick where members from the different regional and county executives throughout the country were in attendance. County officer training focuses primarily on officer skills and strategic planning and provides officers with the skills required... Read More

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