Resurgence in passenger growth at Cork Airport with 8% increase

3 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has experienced a resurgence in passenger growth this year as numbers have increased by 8%. The growth has meant that an extra 97,000 passengers have already used the airport since January bringing total numbers to-date to 1.3 million. Kevin Cullinane, Head of Communications at Cork... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

2nd August, 2016

Youghal RNLI rescue dog swimming out to sea off Pilmore beach

2 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The volunteer crew of Youghal lifeboat were requested to launch on Saturday last (30 July) at 3.10pm to reports of a dive boat with engine failure south of Ram Head with two people onboard. With an updated position received from the Coast Guard they located the vessel with... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

2nd August, 2016

ENTERTAINMENT: 40+ buildings open their doors for Cork Heritage Open Day

2 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The diverse built heritage of Cork city is to be celebrated on Saturday, August 20th with more than 40 buildings throwing open their doors free-of-charge for the 12th annual Cork Heritage Open Day. Famed traditional Irish singer Sean Ó Sé is the ambassador for this year’s jam-packed event,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd August, 2016

UCC offers unique course for procurement specialists

2 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Commencing in September 2016, University College Cork will be offering a Certificate in Procurement Management (NFQ level 8 award), the first of its kind to be offered at an Irish university. The Certificate features a cutting-edge syllabus supported by a faculty that includes academics and expert practitioners. The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

2nd August, 2016

Roads in Cork City are falling apart

2 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Des Cahill, today highlighted the need to restore adequate maintenance budgets for the City’s roads network. In recent weeks the Lord Mayor has been in contact with a number of government Departments – Transport, Finance and Housing, Planning, Community and Local... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

1st August, 2016

Continued operation of Whitegate Refinery a key priority

1 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin and TD for Cork South Central has said the continued operation of the Whitegate Refinery is vital for securing Ireland’s energy supply. Deputy Martin says any new potential owners of the refinery must focus on developing the facility and support employment in... Read More

BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

1st August, 2016

SOCCER: Cork City FC are pleased to announce the signing of Eric Grimes.

1 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 21-year-old joins the club after a number of years in England with Leeds United. The Republic of Ireland Under 21 international said: “I’m delighted to sign with the top club in Ireland and I am hoping to push on and end the season by winning the... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

30th July, 2016

Cork Institute of Technology – Dr Brendan Murphy – to retire

30 July 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) will begin the process of searching for a new President. The news comes just weeks after nearby University College Cork (UCC) confirmed the name of their new president. It is common for Presidents to change every 5-10 years in Irish institutes. Cork Institute... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

29th July, 2016

Motorsport: Cork 20 International Rally update

29 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Colman Hegarty, Clerk of the Course for the 2016 AceSigns Cork 20 International Rally, and his team are delighted to announce Sean Delaney Oils Glanmire have come on board as main service park sponsors for this year’s event. Sean Delaney Oils are the main agents for Petronas Lubricants... Read More

NEWS

29th July, 2016

Nando’s come out in support of Cork LGBT pride

29 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie For the 4th year running, Nando’s is proud to be shaking its tail feathers at a number of Pride events across Ireland including Cork’s Pride Parade on Sunday 31st July. As supporters of Pride, Nando’s staff have taken part in more than 100 local events across the UK... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

29th July, 2016

SOCCER: Cork City FC announce the signing of Dave Mulcahy.

29 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Kilkenny native put pen to paper at Bishopstown this morning,. “I am delighted to sign; this is my third time joining and hopefully this time will be the successful one! I am here for one reason and that is to hopefully go on and win the... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

27th July, 2016

Cork Senator Tim Lombard says TII must re-engage with road builders to solve eTag frustration for motorists

27 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has said that a lack of agreement over the use of eFlow tags on toll plazas operated by the Celtic Roads Group is leading to confusion and frustration for motorists. “eFlow has announced that from the end of August their eFlow... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS