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

1st October, 2016

Mercy University Hospital thanks fundraisers with its ‘Mercy Stars’ awards night

1 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie September 30th saw those individuals, teams, and fundraising volunteers who go the extra mile for patients and colleagues at The Mercy University Hospital, officially recognised at The Mercy Stars awards night, which was held in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Cork. The Mercy Stars, organised by the Mercy Hospital... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

1st October, 2016

Clonakilty named among the world’s top 100 sustainable destinations

1 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clonakilty in West Cork has been included in a prestigious list of the top 100 sustainable destinations in the world – and is also the only place in Ireland on the list. The honour was announced on World Tourism Day and Green Destinations Day (28th September) in... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

30th September, 2016

Minster Dara Murphy promotes Irish tourism to Scandinavian audience

30 September 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie European Affairs Minister Dara Murphy was in Denmark recently, where he met the Tourism Ireland team in Copenhagen. Minister Murphy was briefed on Tourism Ireland’s extensive promotional programme, which is in full swing right now, to boost tourism from the Nordic Region to the island of Ireland... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

30th September, 2016

Latest addition to the recently opened Asian Sanctuary at Cork’s most popular visitor attraction

30 September 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The latest arrival at Fota Wildlife Park, a tiny baby Agile Gibbon, was today introduced to the public. Proud mother, Chloe gave birth to her baby after a gestation period of seven months. Agile Gibbons live in monogamous pairs and the new baby’s mom Chloe and dad... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS