Cork Senator Tim Lombard says TII must re-engage with road builders to solve eTag frustration for motorists

27 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has said that a lack of agreement over the use of eFlow tags on toll plazas operated by the Celtic Roads Group is leading to confusion and frustration for motorists. “eFlow has announced that from the end of August their eFlow... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th July, 2016

Dara Murphy welcomes national roll out of New Credit Union run micro-finance scheme to tackle high-interest loans

26 July 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dara Murphy, Minister for Europe and Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central has today welcomed government plans to introduce a new Credit Union managed micro-finance scheme, with the purpose of providing small affordable loans of between €100 and €2,000 for those on social welfare, to tackle the... Read More

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

26th July, 2016

Cork Culture Night gets €18,000 in funding

26 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Dara Murphy, Europe Minister Welcome’s €18,000 funding for Culture Night 2016 in Cork City and County. Dara Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Europe Minister has welcomed government funding of €18,000 for Cork Culture Night 2016, with Cork City Council receiving €10,000 and €8,000... Read More

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

25th July, 2016

Cork boutiques to play starring role in 2016 Rose of Tralee Fashion Show

25 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Some top fashion boutiques in Cork will play their part in Ireland’s largest annual celebration of style at the 2016 Rose of Tralee Fashion Show in the Festival Dome on Sunday 21st August. This year’s fashion extravaganza, which was launched at Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, Tralee,... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

25th July, 2016

Tyndall National Institute Enhances Role in European Research Landscape

25 July 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tyndall National Institute in Cork has announced the publication of its 2015 Annual Report, which reveals the ICT research institute’s rapidly growing role on the European research stage. As well as strong financial performance, highlights of the report include Tyndall’s crucial part in three Europe-wide research and enterprise... Read More

BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

25th July, 2016

‘Boom for Tourism in Cork is supported by visitors from UK, US and EU states’ says Cork Minister

25 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Dara Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Minister for European Affairs, says the latest Failte Ireland figures on tourism, show that tourists from mainland Europe were the biggest contributors to Ireland’s travel & tourism industry, spending €1.6 billion over the duration of their holidays,... Read More

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

25th July, 2016

Graham Norton hosts 4th annual Quiz Night in Ahakista, West Cork, Ireland

25 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Graham Norton is all set for hosting his Fourth Quiz Night in Ahakista, West Cork, on Friday the 29th of July 8pm and it is anticipated to be the most exciting one so far according to organisers and locals alike! Graham has continued to support the event... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th July, 2016

FF will support measures to end aggressive tax avoidance by vulture funds – McGrath

24 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath (A TD from Carrigaline, Co Cork) has said his party will support measures to end aggressive tax avoidance by vulture funds. Deputy McGrath was responding to reports in the media today that vulture funds making multi-million euro profits in Ireland... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

24th July, 2016

Cork University Hospital Chaplin receives PhD

24 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Reverend Canon Dr Daniel Nuzum, who is whole-time chaplain at Cork University Hospital, Marymount Hospice and the Bon Secours Hospital in the United Dioceses of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, successfully defended his doctoral thesis at University College Cork earlier this year. At the summer conferrings last month,... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

24th July, 2016

Network Ireland National Conference will take place in Cork in September 2016

24 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Ireland, the national organisation driving the personal and professional development of women is hosting its annual conference in Cork City on Friday 30th September. The theme of the conference is “Fearless Ambition” and will feature a range of national and international business people, motivational speakers and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd July, 2016

Irish Water commences site investigation works as part of €7 million Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network Project

23 July 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water is commencing site investigation works and surveys as part of the Bandon Water Main and Sewer Network Project in order to assist in the design of the water and wastewater network upgrade. The €7 million investment will result in significant improvements to the drinking water and... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

22nd July, 2016

Carrigaline TD calls on Government to reduce car insurance premiums

22 July 2016 By Tom Collins bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath says the government needs to intensify its efforts to address the unsustainable increases in motor insurance premiums. Deputy McGrath was commenting as the ‘Working Group’ set up by the government in response to a Fianna Fáil private members’ Dáil motion on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS