Hazel McCarthy exhibition opens in Cronins Crosshaven

top of page 21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A solo exhibition of paintings by Monkstown based artist Hazel McCarthy has opened at Cronin’s Pub, Crosshaven. The exhibition will be on display until Monday 6 June. “Hazel’s style encompasses an experimental mixed media approach, using both oil and acrylic paint, wax, sand, paper... Read More

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21st April, 2016

How does Cork City compare to Silicon Valley?

top of page 21 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Cllr Kenneth O’Flynn has submitted a motion for discussion at a meeting of Cork City’s elected Councillors. That Cork City Council would carry out (A) Digital Audit of the city that identifies where digital innovation is taking place across all sectors of the... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Potential for a viable and sustainable eel fishery must not be ignored

top of page 21 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has stated that all stakeholders must be included in discussions about the conservation of eels in our waterways and the revival of a sustainable eel fishery in Ireland. She made the comments following a meeting with the ESB, who... Read More

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21st April, 2016

‘Active Leisure’ host Family Fun Day in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation

top of page 21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: Ballincollig Rugby Club When: 2 – 5pm, Sunday, April 24th Active Leisure will host a Family Fun Day from 2 to 5pm on Sunday, April 24th in Ballincollig Rugby Club, in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Activities on the day will include... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Montenotte Hotel invests in €5m upgrade

top of page 21 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A multi-million euro redevelopment is currently underway at The Montenotte Hotel in the hills above Cork City. The €5 million investment by hotel owner, Frankie Whelehan of Choice Hotels Group, will see the addition of several new and exciting features including a stunning new... Read More

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21st April, 2016

Cork TD Micheál Martin makes speech in Dail on Brexit

top of page 21 April 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What are Cork’s TD’s doing ‘up in the Dail’ this week? Micheál Martin wears many hats. Here at TheCork.ie we love all things Cork so we refer to him as “Cork South Central TD Micheál Martin” but elsewhere he is “Fianna Fail Leader Micheál Martin”.... Read More

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20th April, 2016

Jonathan O’Brien TD calls for new approach to drugs problem

top of page 20 April 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking during a Dáil debate on health today, Sinn Féin spokesperson for Drugs, Deputy Jonathan O’Brien problems to be dealt with as a health problem rather than a criminal justice one. The Cork North Central TD said; “We have an ever-increasing number of people losing... Read More

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20th April, 2016

CORE to be launched in Cork City Hall

top of page 20 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new partnership to drive progress for Cork’s city centre will be formally launched at City Hall, Cork on Thursday 21 April 2016. Spearheaded by Cork City Council and local stakeholders including Cork Chamber, Cork Business Association, An Garda Siochána, Bus Éireann and representatives... Read More

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20th April, 2016

New date for Ballincollig Vintage Club Gougane Barra Run

top of page 20 April 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ballincollig & District Vintage and Classic Car Club ‘s Gougane Barra Run and Memorial Service will now take place on Sunday the 22nd of May, following the postponement of last Sunday’s Run due to the inclement weather. The timetable & route will remain as planned:... Read More

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19th April, 2016

Witness appeal for Robbery in Glanmire

top of page 19 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a robbery that occurred at a service station in Brooklodge, Glanmire, County Cork yesterday evening, Monday 18th April 2016 at approximately 7.15pm. A lone male arrived at the scene driving a wine coloured Fiat Punto, partial registration 98D. He then entered... Read More

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19th April, 2016

Turnaround times for unoccupied housing units must be improved – Murphy O’Mahony

top of page 19 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West, Deputy Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has today called for councils to speed up the turnaround times for social housing units, following a report showing that showed the turnaround time in Cork County is 66 weeks – the highest... Read More

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19th April, 2016

New government must preserve Cork Oil Refinery – says Irish Government MEP

top of page 19 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Brexit or a UK exit from the EU could leave Ireland extremely vulnerable in terms of our transportation fuel supply, according to Seán Kelly MEP (Ireland South). Mr Kelly has said that the new government must recognise the vital importance of indigenous petrol... Read More

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