Liadh Ní Riada MEP expresses ‘anger and disappointment’ at closure of West Cork Development Partnership

28 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has criticised the Government’s haphazard implementation of flawed policy’, which she says has resulted in the closure of West Cork Development Partnership. The rural and community organisation has been forced to shut its doors today with the loss of up to nine... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

28th October, 2016

West Cork says ‘Guten Tag’ in Germany

28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Twenty-nine (29) Irish tourism companies, including outdoor events group Wanderlust (based in Glengarriff), travelled to Offenbach, near Frankfurt – to take part in a B2B workshop and networking event with leading German tour operators. The event was organised by Tourism Ireland, in a bid to grow visitor... Read More

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28th October, 2016

Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is underway

28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 34th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will get underway this evening from 6.15pm. Throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, Cork will play host to over 40,000 people, 1,200 musicians from 20 countries, an extensive fringe programme and live music trails. The festival will kick off with an exciting... Read More

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28th October, 2016

Bus Éireann Nightrider Services for the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival

28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Late night services to destinations across the city and county Jazz fans attending next weekend’s fantastic festival line-up in Cork, can avail of several Bus Éireann late night services, to travel home from the city centre to major suburbs and beyond. Late night buses will run from... Read More

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27th October, 2016

Broadcaster John Bowman to speak in Ballymaloe about his new 1916 book

27 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: A Talk by the Historian and Broadcaster John Bowman: Ireland 1916-2016 Where: Ballymaloe Grainstore When: Thursday 17 November, 8pm Following the publication of his latest book, Ireland: The Autobiography – One hundred years of Irish life told by its people, the distinguished historian and broadcaster John Bowman... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th October, 2016

Inland Fisheries Ireland prosecutes Cork Company for water pollution in Clonakilty River

26 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Inland Fisheries Ireland has prosecuted cement company Keohane Readymix Limited in respect of a discharge to the waters of the Argideen River at Fourcuil, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. At a sitting of Clonakilty District Court on Tuesday, 18th of October, Keohane Readymix Limited pleaded guilty to a breach of Sections... Read More

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26th October, 2016

Martin welcomes transatlantic announcement for Cork Airport

26 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Transatlantic flights from Cork further enhances city’s connectivity Cork South Central TD, Micheál Martin has welcomed the announcement by Icelandic airline WOW Air that it will begin transatlantic flights to both East and West coast America from Cork International Airport. “This is a fantastic new development for... Read More

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26th October, 2016

Hortonworks open new larger premises in Albert Quay, Cork

26 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hortonworks has today announced the opening of a new, larger premises in Albert Quay, Cork. The news was celebrated at an opening ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork City and IDA Ireland. The inauguration comes just nine months after the company confirmed their plans to extend... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th October, 2016

UCC Project tests DS Tools to enhance emergency preparedness, response and recovery

26 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Emergency responders from both sides of the Irish border will gather today in Dublin for a simulated chemical explosion scenario, to test a Decision Support (DS) Tool-set designed to reduce the impact of large-scale disasters on public health. The online decision support system has been developed by... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

25th October, 2016

Janssen Cork receives business award

25 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Janssen Supply Chain, Cork was presented with the Business Working Responsibly Mark certification by An Tánaiste, Frances Fitzgerald, at CEO forum at Dublin Castle. The Mark, developed by Business in the Community Ireland, audited by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) is based on ISO 26000. It... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

24th October, 2016

Aer Lingus raise money for Cork ARC Cancer Support House

24 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Now well into its second decade, the Annual Aer Lingus Autumn Lunch in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place on Wednesday 26th October at 12:00pm in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork. Each year this most stylish event offers attendees a champagne reception, and... Read More

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21st October, 2016

Edwina Currie to be guest speaker at Cork Business Awards 2016

21 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TV Personality, Author and former British Cabinet Minister Edwina Currie will be the Guest Speaker at The Cork Business Awards 2016 on November 25th. The former MP and Cabinet Minister is known as outspoken and controversial and served in the Government of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. First elected... Read More

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