Cut to “ring-fenced” mental health funding represents a callous move from a detached Minister – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has stated that it is absolutely essential that the funding for the mental health budget is protected and he called on acting Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar TD, to row back from his plan to divert €12... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Mental Health funding shortfall comes as no surprise – Kelleher

21 April 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Ring-fenced” money has been diverted over the past number of years Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health Billy Kelleher says the confirmation that the €35m allocation for mental health in 2016 will be spent in other areas of the health service comes as no surprise. Deputy Kelleher explained to... Read More

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21st April, 2016

‘Clonakilty Macra na Feirme’ are Drama Champions

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Macra have taken home the top prize at Macra na Feirme’s All-Ireland drama final in Wicklow last weekend. They also took home the Best Actor and Best Producer for their performance of “Who did it”. The final took place on April 16th & 17th April in... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Cork Chamber welcomes CORE development

16 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber is today delighted to welcome the official launch of the exciting City Centre focused collaborative CORE initiative. This initiative, which is dedicated to ensuring a strong and thriving Cork City Centre for all, brings together stakeholders working collaboratively to make Cork City the best place to... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Hazel McCarthy exhibition opens in Cronins Crosshaven

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A solo exhibition of paintings by Monkstown based artist Hazel McCarthy has opened at Cronin’s Pub, Crosshaven. The exhibition will be on display until Monday 6 June. “Hazel’s style encompasses an experimental mixed media approach, using both oil and acrylic paint, wax, sand, paper and glazes and... Read More

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21st April, 2016

How does Cork City compare to Silicon Valley?

21 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Cllr Kenneth O’Flynn has submitted a motion for discussion at a meeting of Cork City’s elected Councillors. That Cork City Council would carry out (A) Digital Audit of the city that identifies where digital innovation is taking place across all sectors of the city, (B) opportunities... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Potential for a viable and sustainable eel fishery must not be ignored

21 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has stated that all stakeholders must be included in discussions about the conservation of eels in our waterways and the revival of a sustainable eel fishery in Ireland. She made the comments following a meeting with the ESB, who have responsibility for... Read More

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21st April, 2016

‘Active Leisure’ host Family Fun Day in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: Ballincollig Rugby Club When: 2 – 5pm, Sunday, April 24th Active Leisure will host a Family Fun Day from 2 to 5pm on Sunday, April 24th in Ballincollig Rugby Club, in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Activities on the day will include bungee trampolines, train... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Montenotte Hotel invests in €5m upgrade

21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A multi-million euro redevelopment is currently underway at The Montenotte Hotel in the hills above Cork City. The €5 million investment by hotel owner, Frankie Whelehan of Choice Hotels Group, will see the addition of several new and exciting features including a stunning new panoramic bar and... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Cork TD Micheál Martin makes speech in Dail on Brexit

21 April 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What are Cork’s TD’s doing ‘up in the Dail’ this week? Micheál Martin wears many hats. Here at TheCork.ie we love all things Cork so we refer to him as “Cork South Central TD Micheál Martin” but elsewhere he is “Fianna Fail Leader Micheál Martin”. Whatever prefix he... Read More

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20th April, 2016

Jonathan O’Brien TD calls for new approach to drugs problem

20 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking during a Dáil debate on health today, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Drugs, Deputy Jonathan O’Brien problems to be dealt with as a health problem rather than a criminal justice one. The Cork North Central TD said; “We have an ever-increasing number of people losing their lives through... Read More

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20th April, 2016

CORE to be launched in Cork City Hall

20 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new partnership to drive progress for Cork’s city centre will be formally launched at City Hall, Cork on Thursday 21 April 2016. Spearheaded by Cork City Council and local stakeholders including Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, An Garda Siochána, Bus Éireann and representatives from hospitality and... Read More

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