Closure of express lane at Portlaoise will take its toll on Cork-Dublin motorists says Carrigaline based Senator Tim Lombard

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

23rd August, 2016

Employment increase in all regions is good for Cork – says Senator Colm Burke

23 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator for Cork North Central, Colm Burke has said that employment has increased in all regions of the country in the past year, which will be of benefit to people in Cork and will encourage young people to come home. Senator Burke was speaking after the... Read More

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

23rd August, 2016

Join in the Fun at Irish Guide Dogs Open Day

23 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Saturday, 27th August 2016, the Irish Guide Dogs National Headquarters and training centre on the Model Farm Road Cork will open its doors to the public for its open day from 12pm to 4pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet and interact with our dogs, staff,... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

23rd August, 2016

Housing charity reports rise in cases of rent increases in Cork, Dublin and Galway

23 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Figures released today by Threshold, the national housing charity, show a 28 per cent increase nationally in the number of tenants approaching its advice centres in Cork, Dublin and Galway for support in dealing with rent increases. The dramatic increases in rents in recent months is putting some... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

22nd August, 2016

Awards for Co Cork Macra na Feirme Officers at County Officer Training

22 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The annual Macra na Feirme county officer training took place last weekend in Limerick where members from the different regional and county executives throughout the country were in attendance. County officer training focuses primarily on officer skills and strategic planning and provides officers with the skills required... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd August, 2016

East Cork pupils being left without school transport – Pat Buckley TD

22 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East Pat Buckley has condemned the lack of school transport services for pupils in his constituency saying action must be taken by the Department of Education and Skills. Deputy Buckley continued; “On the 29th of July ,2016 Minister John Halligan, who has responsibility... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

21st August, 2016

‘Red Head Convention 2016’ concludes in Crosshaven, Co Cork, Ireland

21 August 2016, Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 5,000 Redheads, friends and family from all over the World are in Crosshaven this weekend for the the 7th Annual Redhead Convention which is in full swing in Crosshaven, Co. Cork this weekend. These included newly-crowned Ginger Queen Emma Ni Chearuil from Kildare and Ginger King... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st August, 2016

Corcadorca founder Pat Kiernan is ‘Cork Person of the Month’

21 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Throughout the years, Corcadorca has pioneered the art of theatre performance in unusual venues and has carved out a unique place for itself in Irish theatre. Last June/July Corcadorca staged ‘Sacrifice at Easter’ at Elizabeth Fort on Barrack Street as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival. Written... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th August, 2016

1,501 .ie domains registered in Cork in first half of 2016

20 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 1,501 .ie domains were registered in Cork in the first half of 2016 (1 January—30 June), according to the latest dot ie Domain Profile Report, published by the IE Domain Registry (IEDR), the Dublin based company responsible for the management and administration of Ireland’s official internet address,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

20th August, 2016

Youghal Medieval Festival – Sunday 21st August 2016

20 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 20/08/16 Update: Due to forecast windy and wet weather, Youghal Medieval Festival has been rescheduled to next Saturday instead, 27th August Celebrating 10 years in 2016 St. Mary’s College Gardens, in the Raleigh Quarter of Youghal, will once again be the venue for Youghal’s prizewinning Medieval Festival. It... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

19th August, 2016

Cork TD Sean Sherlock says Labour party welcomes independent inquiry into Olympic ticket scandal

19 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The announcement by Minister Shane Ross today of a judge-led independent inquiry into the Olympic ticket scandal is “a welcome recognition of the gravity of the matter”, according to Mallow based TD Sean Sherlock, who wa speaking on behalf of the Labour Party. “Over recent days, we... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

19th August, 2016

VIDEO: Redhead Festival 2016 takes place this weekend in Crosshaven, Co Cork, Ireland

19 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Redheads of all shades from strawberry blonde to titian and from all corners of the world are expected to descend on Crosshaven, Co. Cork this weekend, 19-21 August for the 7th annual Irish Redhead Convention. The fun family festival of ginger-loving madness is a celebration of all... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS