24 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “I am disappointed by Ulster Bank’s decision to close their branch in Carrigaline where I currently live with my family.” Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson, Michael McGrath has said that he is deeply disappointed by the decision of Ulster Bank to close 22 bank branches later this year. “This... Read More
23 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Everyman building that we know and love today has a very special anniversary this year having stood on MacCurtain Street for 120 years. It first opened its doors in 1897 and is a jewel of late Victorian architecture. It originally opened as a music hall and later... Read More
24 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ford continues to celebrate its 100 year milestone in Ireland. Recently vintage cars took part in the St Patricks Day parade. Central to Ford’s promotional plans for the year are it’s authorised dealerships in Cork – the location of the firms first factory. Last evening CAB motors... Read More
24 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s only Workers Party policitian – Cork City Cllr. Ted Tynan – has called for “massive support” for striking Bus Éireann workers “The Workers Party has expressed its solidarity with Bus Eireann Workers who are now on strike following the decision of company management to proceed unilaterally to... Read More
24 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Kinsale Age Friendly group will holding a free open morning in the Temperance Hall, Kinsale, Co Cork this Saturday 25th March from 10am – 12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out what Kinsale Age Friendly is doing for older people in the area. Local... Read More
23 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Simon Coveney, T.D. today announced that Wavepower Technologies Ltd., the leading UK wave energy technology company, will establish research and development operations at The Entrepreneur Ship, which is based at the MaREI Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy in Ringaskiddy,... Read More
23 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tropical fruit importer Fyffes is calling on Cork graduates interested pursuing a career in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, agri-technology, engineering or forestry to visit their stand at the forthcoming Agri Careers Fair being held at the RDS on March 30th. Currently, the company is seeking applicants for its... Read More
23 March 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based Senator, Tim Lombard (Fine Gael), has expressed great concern over the lack of progress regarding the redevelopment of Ballinspittle National School. “Ballinspittle National School has seen significant growth and development in recent years, as has the village and local area. Consequently the school has reached maximum... Read More
23 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Broadband provier ‘enet’ has announced a new contract to supply superfast broadband network connectivity to numerous schools in County Cork through the 100Mbs for Schools project run by the national educational and research network HEAnet on behalf of the Department of Education and Skills. Over 40 post-primary schools... Read More
23 March 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An information meeting will take place in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork on Thursday March 30th 2017 at 7.30pm. This meeting provides an opportunity to meet an expert on the subject and to share information with other people. Speaker Dr Orla Crosbie, F.R.C.P.I., Consultant Gastroenterologist, Cork... Read More
22 March 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Just 173 social housing units begun construction since Jan 2015 Late in 2016 the Housing Minister Simon Coveney announced ambitious plans to build social housing across Ireland, including in Cork City and County Cork. However, today, Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has criticised Minister for Housing Simon... Read More
22 March 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Liadh na Riada MEPSinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has urged the Department of Agriculture to continue to accept paper applications for CAP payments such as TAMS, SFP and BPS as well as online ones. The Ireland South MEP made the request after it emerged that such applications... Read More