‘Boom for Tourism in Cork is supported by visitors from UK, US and EU states’ says Cork Minister

25 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Dara Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Minister for European Affairs, says the latest Failte Ireland figures on tourism, show that tourists from mainland Europe were the biggest contributors to Ireland’s travel & tourism industry, spending €1.6 billion over the duration of their holidays,... Read More

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

25th July, 2016

Graham Norton hosts 4th annual Quiz Night in Ahakista, West Cork, Ireland

25 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Graham Norton is all set for hosting his Fourth Quiz Night in Ahakista, West Cork, on Friday the 29th of July 8pm and it is anticipated to be the most exciting one so far according to organisers and locals alike! Graham has continued to support the event... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th July, 2016

FF will support measures to end aggressive tax avoidance by vulture funds – McGrath

24 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath (A TD from Carrigaline, Co Cork) has said his party will support measures to end aggressive tax avoidance by vulture funds. Deputy McGrath was responding to reports in the media today that vulture funds making multi-million euro profits in Ireland... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th July, 2016

Cork University Hospital Chaplin receives PhD

24 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Reverend Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum, who is whole-time chaplain at Cork University Hospital, Marymount Hospice and the Bon Secours Hospital in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, successfully defended his doctoral thesis at University College Cork earlier this year. At the summer conferrings last month,... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

24th July, 2016

Network Ireland National Conference will take place in Cork in September 2016

24 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Ireland, the national organisation driving the personal and professional development of women is hosting its annual conference in Cork City on Friday 30th September. The theme of the conference is “Fearless Ambition” and will feature a range of national and international business people, motivational speakers and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd July, 2016

Irish Water commences site investigation works as part of €7 million Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network Project

23 July 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water is commencing site investigation works and surveys as part of the Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network Project in order to assist in the design of the water and wastewater network upgrade. The €7 million investment will result in significant improvements to the drinking water and... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

22nd July, 2016

Carrigaline TD calls on Government to reduce car insurance premiums

22 July 2016 By Tom Collins bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath says the government needs to intensify its efforts to address the unsustainable increases in motor insurance premiums. Deputy McGrath was commenting as the ‘Working Group’ set up by the government in response to a Fianna Fáil private members’ Dáil motion on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd July, 2016

‘Compliance & Risks’ creates 50 jobs in Little Island expansion

22 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Another 50 jobs were announced this week for Little Island. Compliance & Risks, the end-to-end global regulatory solutions provider, today announced that it will be adding 50 new jobs to its workforce over the next three years. The majority of these jobs will be based at their Cork... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd July, 2016

Govt must ensure that social housing promises are kept – Murphy O’Mahony

22 July 2016 By Tom Collins bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony says the Housing Minister Simon Coveney must live up to his commitments on social housing projects. Earlier this week it was announced that 50 homes would be built in Clonakility. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony commented, “There are hundreds of... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd July, 2016

New Baby Tapir at Fota Wildlife Park Needs a Name

22 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The latest birth at Fota Wildlife Park is a female Brazilian Tapir, born in the park last Tuesday the 12th of July in the early evening. The newborn’s parents Basil (6) and mother Maya (8), along with brother Thiago are all very protective of their new addition... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd July, 2016

Ballincollig Vintage Car show this weekend

22 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This weekend (Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July), Ballincollig & District Vintage and Classic Car Club will host its Annual Vintage Show in the car park of Ballincollig Shopping Centre. This year’s beneficiary is Oglaigh Naisiunta na hEireann Teoranta / Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women, the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th July, 2016

Over 10,000 people rescued in the Mediterranean by the Irish Naval Service

20 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe, T.D., today praised the Naval Service for their continued success in assisting with the migrant crisis in the Mediterranean. To date, the Naval Service has rescued more than 10,000 people since Irish Naval vessels were first deployed to... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS