Popular Kinsale Restaurant ‘Twisted’ launches new Summer menu

5 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Twisted, a new addition to the wining, dining and social scene in Kinsale, is about to shake things up this summer with the launch of their new summer menu. The popular restaurant has been open less than a year and a half but already is renowned for... Read More

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3rd June, 2016

SOCCER: Match preview – Cork City FC v Dundalk

3 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Cork City FC v Dundalk When: Tonight 3 June 2016 at 8pm Where: Turner’s Cross, Cork It’s a top of the table clash at Turner’s Cross tonight, as Cork City entertain Dundalk in the final game for both sides before the mid-season break. Following their impressive... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Cork Fertility Centre announces first reported pregnancy following ‘Micro-TESE’ in Ireland

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Fertility Centre has announced the first reported pregnancy as a result of an advanced sperm retrieval technique, Microsurgical Testicular Sperm Extraction (Micro-TESE) in Ireland. This development offers new hope to men struggling with sperm-related fertility issues. It means there is a greater possibility for affected couples... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Summer is here! Beach Lifeguard patrols begin in Cork

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie While water safety is ultimately a matter for each individual it is reassuring to know that the Cork County Beach Lifeguard Service will come into effect this Saturday, 4th June for the 2016 Season. The Beach lifeguards will be on patrol at:- The Warren, Inchydoney, Owenahincha, Tragumna,... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Noreen Murphy is Cork Person of the Month

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When Noreen Murphy lost her husband Donal to suicide in 2007, there was no service to help her in her locality. So Noreen established Lisheens House West Cork Suicide Prevention Service so that others would never again be in that position. To mark her charity she has... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

New polling: strong support for Norwegian’s planned new transatlantic flights from Cork Airport

2 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is strong public support for Norwegian’s plans for low-cost transatlantic flights from Cork Airport, new polling released today has revealed. Norwegian last year announced plans for low-cost flights from Cork Airport to Boston in 2016, followed by New York in 2017. The airline is also looking at... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Cork Summer show programme hottingup to be best in years

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Munster Agricultural Society (MAS) this week announced a number of exciting new additions to the 2016 Cork Summer Show programme of events. Cork singer/songwriter John Spillane was added to this year’s music and entertainment bill and will perform alongside The Frank & Walters and Lord of... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

New Asian Lions arrive at Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork

2 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota are pleased to announce the addition of a new species to their Wildlife Park. In recent days, two Asian lions arrived in Fota Wildlife Park from Helsinki in Finland. These two females (Gita and Gira) completed their arduous journey across six countries from their Finnish home and... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Cork TD condemns “bogus self-employment” and the ill-treatment of workers

2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Speaking during a Dáil debate this evening on a Labour Party motion regarding the right of workers, Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire condemned the practice of bogus self-employment and the ill treatment of workers. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said; “This has been for a long time a... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Over 3,500 local jobs created by Local Enterprise Offices in 2015 – Minister Mitchell O’Connor

2 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Small businesses supported by the LEOs show jobs growth throughout the country, including the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City. A net total of 3,533 new full and part-time jobs were delivered in 2015 by the 6,500 small businesses from across the country that have been supported by the... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Mount Mercy College, Model Farm Road, Cork receives Trócaire School Award for long-term support

2 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mountains of Mercy on Model Farm Road Mount Mercy College on the Model Farm Road recently received a Trócaire School Award in recognition of the outstanding support they have provided to the organisation’s work with communities in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Since 1995, the... Read More

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2nd June, 2016

Cork TD pays tribute to Vita Cortex Workers in call for redundancy reform

2 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speaking during a Dáil debate this evening on a Labour Party motion regarding the right of workers, Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire paid tribute to the Vita Cortex workers as he called for redundancy reform. Deputy Ó Laoghaire said; “In 2011 and 2012, Workers from Vita Cortex... Read More

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