27 September 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Memorial Service was held on Saturday 24th September in St Mary’s Church, Carrigaline for the esteemed consultant physician Dr Sir Eliezer Ezeka Okafor (1932-2016) who died recently in Nigeria. The Cork connection is that Dr Okafor’s daughter, Dr Chioma Njoku is a parishioner in Carrigaline Union where... Read More
27 September 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “The fact that the Health Service Executive had no clue that they were being ripped off by pharmacies suggests that there is a systemic lack of oversight over how money is spent in our health system,” said the Fianna Fáil Health Spokesperson, Billy Kelleher TD. Following the launch... Read More
26 September 2016, 7.30pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Courtmacsherry RNLI All Weather Lifeboat was called out at 5.46pm this evening, Mon to go to the immediate aid of a 60 foot Fishing boat that was sinking 20 miles off the Seven Heads coastline in West Cork. The Courtmacsherr Lifeboat under Coxswain Sean O... Read More
26 September 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has been highly commended at the global marketing awards for the aviation industry at the prestigious World Routes aviation forum in China. The gala event, which took place in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, recognises the very best in marketing new routes and route development in... Read More
1 September 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On October 21st 2016 Ireland’s business leaders will sleep-out at Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral and the Cork City Gaol (an atmospheric museum based in a former Gaol) to raise funds and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in Ireland today. Over the past four years, over 300 business... Read More
28 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Acme Blinds, one of the largest blind manufacturers in Ireland is celebrating 60 years in business this year. The Irish owned, family run business, manufacturing all domestic and commercial blinds is headquartered in Cork and has a nationwide network of retail outlets. The company was founded by William... Read More
27 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has congratulated Olympic silver medallist Paul O’Donovan following his gold medal win at the World Rowing Championships in Rotterdam this morning. The Lisheen man swept to victory in the Light Weight Single Sculls, finishing in a time of... Read More
26 August 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 53 young people from across the country received Leadership Distinction Awards on last Saturday night at a special ceremony hosted as part of Macra na Feirme’s Training weekend. Macra’s county officer training weekend in association with ABP Food Group Ireland, held in University of Limerick saw 180 county... Read More
25 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD, Michael Martin has today welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to give approval to the expansion of Apple’s European HQ in Cork that will bring an additional 1000 jobs to the Cork region. “This is a fantastic day for Cork. An extra 1000... Read More
25 August 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anticipation has been building and the countdown is on for the sell-out music and arts festival of the year, is almost upon us. Electric Picnic, one of Ireland’s top boutique festivals, takes place from Friday, 2nd to Sunday the 4th of September at Stradbally Estate, Co. Laois. Bus... Read More
25 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Saturday, August 27th from 1-4pm It’s Back to School time and Wilton Shopping Centre are making it a fun time with their Back to School Quiz. On Saturday August 27th from 1-4pm there will be a trivia style game which will get to test how good you... Read More
24 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has spoken out against a proposal to close the express lane at the Portlaoise toll plaza on the Cork to Dublin motorway, saying it will not solve the current impasse and will be a huge inconvenience to commuters and businesses. “As... Read More