‘Wild Atlantic Way’ passport launched

27 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New Visitor Passport developed by Fáilte Ireland and An Post encourages greater exploration of communities in Cork along the west coast route We at TheCork.ie love the Wild Atlantic Way, I drove the Cork section of it two summers ago, listen here. Now, another development, Minister of... Read More

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27th May, 2016

Womens Business Group ‘Network Cork’ begin Summer season of events

27 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Cork kicks off the summer season with a sizzling event. The first event of the summer season will be a barbecue in Fota Island Hotel Clubhouse on Wednesday 1st June at 6pm with guest speaker Barbara Moynihan. The get-together will be an exciting networking event hosted... Read More

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26th May, 2016

Hewitt College graduation

26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Leaving Certificate students from Hewitt College in Cork will graduate this afternoon. Every year, over 90% of the college’s students progress to universities and third level institutions across Ireland and the UK. Renowned psychologist and psychotherapist, Dr Fergus Heffernan, will give the keynote speech to a room... Read More

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26th May, 2016

New attraction of ‘Pet Dog Show’ added to Cork Summer Show programme

26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Summer Show Pet Dog Show, is calling on all pooches and pedigree owners to participate in this year’s competition. The Cork Summer Show Pet Dog Show is one of the biggest dog shows in Munster and is open to pet and pedigree dogs. The 2016... Read More

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26th May, 2016

Preparations continue for West Cork Chamber Music Festival 2016

26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Friday 1 – Saturday 9 July, Bantry, West Cork. The West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 21st Anniversary from 1st to 9th July with a vibrant programme of concerts in St Brendan’s Church and Bantry House in the beautiful surroundings of Bantry, Co.Cork. The programme... Read More

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26th May, 2016

Dip your toes in with Cork Harbour Festival!

26 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour Festival, taking place June 4-12, features a great programme of watersport tasters and river tours guaranteed to get your summer off to an adventurous start! Take your pick of sailing, kayaking – by day or night, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Atlantic Offshore Adventure hosts ‘SUPing... Read More

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26th May, 2016

Darina Allen visits Passage West, Cork School

26 May 2016 By Elaine Muprhy elaine@TheCork.ie Five transition year students from St. Peter’s Community School, Passage West, are among the thousands of students from across Ireland who are discovering that ‘The Future IS Food’. It’s an innovative experiential learning programme created by Bord Bia, and The TASTE Council of Ireland. Darina Allen visited the... Read More

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26th May, 2016

Cork TD is against Brexit

26 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dara Murphy TD, Minister of State for European Affairs, Data Protection and the EU Digital Single Market, today welcomed the findings of a new Red C poll commissioned by European Movement Ireland, which shows that Irish support for the European Union remains very high and is growing, in... Read More

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26th May, 2016

Cork Sinn Fein TD wants tax break for Counselling

26 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD in Cork South Central, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Government to consider allowing the public to claim Tax back for money spent on Counselling Services, psychiatry and other treatments to assist mental health. “In the same way that we should aim not only... Read More

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25th May, 2016

Chinese babyfood firm launches European product, made in Co Cork

25 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Beingmate, a leading Chinese manufacturer of infant nutrition products, has launched Creation +, its first product specifically developed for the European market. The product, which is produced in Charleville, Co. Cork, in partnership with Kerry, was officially launched by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Chris O’Leary... Read More

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25th May, 2016

Singer Songwriter Gavin James walks streets of Cork

25 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: 10 June 2016, 8pm Where: Live At The Marquee What: Gavin James Tickets: TicketMaster 24 year old Gavin James an Irish singer-songwriter. In 2013 and 2016, he won the Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year award. In 2015, it was announced he would be a... Read More

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25th May, 2016

10 new jobs in Cork business transformation consulting firm ‘Leading Edge Group’

25 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork (Cobh, East Cork) based business transformation consulting firm, Leading Edge Group, has announced the appointment of a new non-Executive Director Pat Byrne as well as the creation of 10 jobs in 2016. With offices in Canada and Australia, the Cork-based firm operates an international consultancy in... Read More

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