Cork Airport’s Managing Director asks people to visit US .gov website to support Cork-USA direct flight plans

10 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is within “touching distance” of securing the first transatlantic flights to the East Coast of America, according to its MD. “Now is the time for the public to make a difference by registering their support for a US licence for the new routes”. Niall MacCarthy,... Read More

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10th May, 2016

Cork MEPs highlight opportunities for Irish speakers in Brussels

10 May 2016 tom@TheCork.ie Do you “have” Irish? The European Institutions are recruiting Irish Speakers. Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is advising all Irish speakers that the EU Institutions are currently seeking to recruit 13 Irish speakers as linguistic assistants. The Ireland South MEP said the roles would be based in both Brussels and Luxembourg... Read More

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10th May, 2016

Rents are rising quicker in Cork than Dublin! says Daft.ie report

10 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has expressed his concern, and alarm at the continued runaway increases in rent in Cork City, and the impact it is having on so many families. He was speaking following the publication of a report by Daft.ie, which showed that rent in... Read More

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

10th May, 2016

42,000 Britons read about Cork’s “Corking Cuisine”

10 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An article showcasing Cork and its “Corking Cuisine” appears in the latest edition of a British magazine, profiling the city to some 42,000 readers – or potential British holidaymakers for Cork and Ireland. Director is a magazine targeting entrepreneurs and business leaders across Britain and Tourism Ireland... Read More

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10th May, 2016

Rents in Cork City are too expensive – AAA TD Mick Barry

10 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Anti Austerity Alliance TD Mick Barry this morning said that the mild rent control measures introduced by the Fine Gael/Labour Government last year are not working and that far stronger rent control measures are needed now in the immediate short term. His comments came as a new report... Read More

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9th May, 2016

€170k investment in Cork Opera House from Cork COUNTY Council

9 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is located in Cork City, but today Cork County Councillors today voted in favour of contributing €170,000 to the much loved institution. Why? because the Opera House plays an integral role in sustaining the Arts in Cork County. Cork County Council have already providing €50,000... Read More

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9th May, 2016

Irish soccer team to be dressed in ‘Jack Doyle’ suits from Cork retailer

9 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork clothing company has won a lucrative contract to supply Martin O’Neill and the Irish soccer team with their suits for the European Championships in France next month. Suit Distributors, who are based in the North Point Business Park, Blackpool and Ballycurreen Industrial Estate, opposite Musgrave Cash... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, SPORT

9th May, 2016

Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa ‘end of year’ exhibition 2016

9 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa’s annual end of year displays of Art, Design, Digital Media, Culture, Heritage and Dance announced. The efforts and achievements of students and staff at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa (CSN) will be celebrated at upcoming ‘End of Year’ gala performances and exhibitions. These will enhance ongoing... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

9th May, 2016

Fianna Fáil oppose HSE break-up – Cork TD Billy Kelleher is party spokesman on Health

9 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Health spokesperson Billy Kelleher says his party will oppose Government plans to fragment health services. Deputy Kelleher explained, “Fianna Fáil believes that health services should be organised and managed as a unitary national service that is strategically co-ordinated with a strong emphasis on integrated care.... Read More

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8th May, 2016

Carrigaline Macra na Feirme are winners of National Impromptu Debating competition

8 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The team from Carrigaline Macra won this year’s National Impromptu Debating competition. The final of the competition took place last last evening, 7th May, at the Macra AGM in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The special prize of Best Debater went to James Brennan from East Laois, Macra, Co. Laois.... Read More

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6th May, 2016

Five Cork companies shortlisted for Bank of Ireland startup awards 2016

6 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has announced the shortlist of companies for the Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2016 national final in The RHA Gallery, Ely Place on Thursday, 26 May. Out of a total of one hundred and thirty-three companies nationally, five Cork companies has been shortlisted for awards.... Read More

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6th May, 2016

The Annual Student Challenge at Cork Institute of Technology

6 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Annual Student Marketing Challenge took place on Thursday, May 5th in Cork Institute of Technology in association with the Marketing Institute of Ireland. This annual event showcases up-and-coming marketing talent and highlights the innovation and creativity of the next generation of marketers. This year’s event took... Read More

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