Threshold to launch report on homelessness prevention in Cork

6 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The national housing charity Threshold, will launch a report outlining the achievements of its Cork Tenancy Protection Service at 11am on Friday, October 7th in the Morgan Suite of the Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork City. The report will outline the results of Threshold’s Cork Tenancy Protection... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

5th October, 2016

Cork Macra clubs take part in the NDC National Bowling Final

5 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The All-Ireland final of Macra’s National Dairy Council bowling competition took place last weekend with a teams from Aghada Whitegate/Ballinascarthy/Mallow/Terelton Macra in Cork taking part. Meath club Athboy Macra were crowned All Ireland Champions at the event and Glanmire Macra from Cork were runners up. The national... Read More

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

4th October, 2016

Network Cork launches subsidised training workshops throughout October

4 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Cork launch Workshop Wednesdays for the month of October kicking off this Wednesday 5th October at 6.30pm at The Maryborough Hotel, Cork. The workshops are subsidised training events which will take place on Wednesday 5th October, Wednesday 12th October, Wednesday 19th October and Wednesday 26th October. Each... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

4th October, 2016

Cork company helps students complete their PhD – reduces dropout rates

4 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New technology is beginning to impact the world of PhD education . According to Dr E. Alana James founder of DoctoralNet Ltd based in Kinsale, Co Cork, “Using technology, universities can now increase their quality assurance through making it nearly impossible for a student to be lost in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

4th October, 2016

Cork tourism operator joins Tourism Ireland sales mission to Australia and New Zealand ~

4 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland, together with thirteen (13) Irish tourism companies, including Sheenco Travel (Cork-based tour operator), is preparing to undertake a week-long sales mission to Australia and New Zealand next month – to grow tourism from both markets. The organisation held a briefing today (3 October) in Dublin,... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd October, 2016

Completion of €12.3 million upgrade to Carrigtohill Wastewater Treatment Plant

3 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water, today announced the completion of an extensive upgrade to Carrigtohill Wastewater Treatment Plant, providing for additional capacity to cater for a population equivalent of 30,000 while providing scope for future growth. The €12.3 million project is now treating waste from Carrigtohill as well as from other... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

3rd October, 2016

Cork city bucks upward trend as median property prices fall 2% in Q3 2016

3 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following a dramatic surge in house prices during the summer, asking prices in Q3 paused for breath, rising by a modest amount according to the latest house price report from MyHome.ie The mix-adjusted price on newly listed properties nationally rose by 0.4% during the quarter while prices in... Read More

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

3rd October, 2016

Kinsale Restauant ‘Fishy Fishy’ remains in Michelin Guide

3 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Popular Kinsale restaurants Fishy Fishy and Bastion have retained their Bib Gourmand status in the new Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2017 just published. Michelin Bib Gourmand awards recognise those establishments that offer good food at affordable prices of EUR40 or less for a three-course meal. Bastion... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT

3rd October, 2016

Official opening of Carrigtohill Wastewater Treatment Plant

3 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, will over see the official opening of Carrigtohill Wastewater Treatment Plant, followed by a tour of the upgraded treatment plant this morning. Mr. David Stanton TD, Minister of State for Justice with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration and Integration will... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS

2nd October, 2016

Skibbereen Businessman & Philanthropist Maurice Healy shortlisted for prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year award

2 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Maurice will appear this Monday night on The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year TV Series aired on UTV Maurice Healy, originally from Cork and now living in Churchtown, Dublin is the founder and owner of Healy Group since 1985. Healy has been selected as one of the finalists... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

2nd October, 2016

MOTORSPORT: Sunday’s action at the Cork 20 International Rally 2016 Press Release

2 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Keith Cronin & Mike Galvin in a Citroen DS3 R5 lead the AceSigns Cork 20 International Rally after the opening day’s eight stages by just 8.5 seconds from a hard charging Sam Moffett & Karl Atkinson in a Fiesta R5. Newly crowned national champions Roy White &... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

2nd October, 2016

CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory hosts ‘Space Week’ event

02 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For Ireland’s first national Space Week CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory is hosting a geektastic open evening of events for all ages to celebrate the Space Week theme Our Planet, Our Place, Our Time. Space Week is Ireland’s newest national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineers and Maths) week running in... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS