Conference on “Big Data, Better Decisions” takes place this Friday in Cork City

21 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: Clarion Hotel, Cork When: Friday June 24th, 9am – 5pm Cork’s first Data Savvy Practitioner Forum will be held in the Clarion Hotel, Cork on Friday, June 24th, as part of a three-day international conference of the IFIP Working Group (WG) 8.3 on Decision Support Systems,... Read More

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21st June, 2016

Two weeks paid paternity leave for fathers welcome news for families – says Cork Senator

21 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, and the Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, that the Government is to provide fathers with two weeks of paid paternity leave. “The Paternity Bill will be formally published... Read More

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20th June, 2016

Cork company is first in Ireland to encorage employees to make homes energy efficient

20 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Cork based company has become the first in Ireland to implement incentives for employees to make their homes more energy efficient. EPS Group, which is based in Mallow and specialises in water and wastewater treatment systems, established a home salary incentive in collaboration with Sustainable Energy Authority... Read More

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20th June, 2016

Cork City Joint Policing Committee to launch its first six year strategy

20 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This evening the Cork City Joint Policing Committee will launch its first six year strategy with a reception in Mahon Community Centre at 6.45pm. The Six Year Strategic Plan 2016-2021 is a requirement of the Joint Policing Committee Guidelines issued in August 2014. In his Chairman’s foreword... Read More

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19th June, 2016

Seandun Macra Host National Finals of Creative Challenge at Cork Summer Show

19 June 2016, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The National Finals of the Creative Challenge competition took place this afternoon at the Cork Summer Show. Hosted by Seandun Macra, the competition had eight teams taking part with clubs from Knockraha, Terelton, Ballinscarthy, Ballylanders, Awbeg, Freemount, Clonakilty and Mountmellick. With four people on each team,... Read More

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19th June, 2016

SHOW JUMPING: Results of Killeagh gymkhana in Co Cork

19 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Waterford’s Paddy O’Donnell came out on top in the seventh round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League, which was held at Killeagh gymkhana in Co Cork. Six of the 19 starters made it into the jump-off, with former national champion O’Donnell piloting his own 14-year-old... Read More

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19th June, 2016

Woman dies in Road Traffic Accident at Skew Bridge, just outside Cork City

19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two car fatal traffic collision at the Skew Bridge, Tivoli (on the lower Glamire Road), Cork. The bridge which brings road traffic over a Railway line is an accident blackspot in Cork, being located on the main route from the... Read More

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19th June, 2016

Wild Atlantic Way Providing Real Excitement Through Virtual Reality and 360 videos

19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland employs virtual reality tshowcase key destinations and activities Fáilte Ireland today announced that virtual reality (VR) experiences along the Wild Atlantic Way can now be accessed publicly via apps or on desktops. The tourism authority also unveiled its new 360° views of the Wild Atlantic... Read More

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19th June, 2016

Mixed weather didn’t dampen spirits at Cork Summer Show

19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Despite mixed weather conditions Munster Agricultural Society’s Cork Summer Show 2016 was an epic event, drawing thousands of show goers from all over the country. With national agricultural competitions including cattle, sheep, goats and horse breeding, as well as the All Ireland Cook Off 2016 (Craft Butchers... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

19th June, 2016

Cork City Womens FC awards

19 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Women’s FC honoured their player’s achievements for the past season at their annual awards evening this week. The event was held at The Briar Rose in Douglas and was attended by players, management and board members of Cork City Women’s FC as well as FORAS Chairman... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

19th June, 2016

Fire in Cork Restaurant was suspicious – say Gardai

19 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Cork are appealing for information following a commercial fire at a Restaurant in Cork City on the 8th June 2016. At approximately 05:30hrs Gardaí and Fire Services attended the scene of a fire at N Square Steakhouse & Seafood Restaurant on Camden Quay. Six teams from... Read More

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18th June, 2016

Motor claims payouts not the cause of spiraling insurance premiums – McGrath

18 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “There is no evidence that increased payouts on claims is the reason behind the spiraling cost of motor insurance”, that’s according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath (Carrigaline, Cork Southj Central), who has repeated his party’s call for a Task Force to be established to... Read More

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