€170k investment in Cork Opera House from Cork COUNTY Council

9 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is located in Cork City, but today Cork County Councillors today voted in favour of contributing €170,000 to the much loved institution. Why? because the Opera House plays an integral role in sustaining the Arts in Cork County. Cork County Council have already providing €50,000... Read More

9th May, 2016

Irish soccer team to be dressed in ‘Jack Doyle’ suits from Cork retailer

9 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork clothing company has won a lucrative contract to supply Martin O’Neill and the Irish soccer team with their suits for the European Championships in France next month. Suit Distributors, who are based in the North Point Business Park, Blackpool and Ballycurreen Industrial Estate, opposite Musgrave Cash... Read More

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9th May, 2016

Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa ‘end of year’ exhibition 2016

9 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa’s annual end of year displays of Art, Design, Digital Media, Culture, Heritage and Dance announced. The efforts and achievements of students and staff at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa (CSN) will be celebrated at upcoming ‘End of Year’ gala performances and exhibitions. These will enhance ongoing... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

9th May, 2016

Fianna Fáil oppose HSE break-up – Cork TD Billy Kelleher is party spokesman on Health

9 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Health spokesperson Billy Kelleher says his party will oppose Government plans to fragment health services. Deputy Kelleher explained, “Fianna Fáil believes that health services should be organised and managed as a unitary national service that is strategically co-ordinated with a strong emphasis on integrated care.... Read More

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8th May, 2016

Carrigaline Macra na Feirme are winners of National Impromptu Debating competition

8 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The team from Carrigaline Macra won this year’s National Impromptu Debating competition. The final of the competition took place last last evening, 7th May, at the Macra AGM in Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. The special prize of Best Debater went to James Brennan from East Laois, Macra, Co. Laois.... Read More

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6th May, 2016

Five Cork companies shortlisted for Bank of Ireland startup awards 2016

6 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has announced the shortlist of companies for the Bank of Ireland Startup Awards 2016 national final in The RHA Gallery, Ely Place on Thursday, 26 May. Out of a total of one hundred and thirty-three companies nationally, five Cork companies has been shortlisted for awards.... Read More

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6th May, 2016

The Annual Student Challenge at Cork Institute of Technology

6 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Annual Student Marketing Challenge took place on Thursday, May 5th in Cork Institute of Technology in association with the Marketing Institute of Ireland. This annual event showcases up-and-coming marketing talent and highlights the innovation and creativity of the next generation of marketers. This year’s event took... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

6th May, 2016

Finbar Furey to perform in Ballymaloe Grainstore in June

6 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Bank Holiday – Sunday 5 June, 8pm Where: Ballymaloe Grainstore Musician, singer, recording artist, actor and raconteur Finbar Furey is a living legend of Irish music. He sold out Ballymaloe Grainstore two years ago, so he is returning with his band on Bank Holiday Sunday 5... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th May, 2016

Neil Prendeville to officially open Mental Health Garden in Cork

5 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Red FM phone-in show presenter Neil Prendeville will officially open SHINE Cork’s Mental Health themed Green Ribbon Garden. All are welcome to attend the launch tomorrow afternoon (Fri 6 May 2016) from 2pm-3.30pm at St. Peter’s Church, North Main St, Cork City. The launch will be followed by... Read More

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5th May, 2016

Home Help being totally under-resourced – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

5 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called on the Minister for Health to review the funding for the Home Help Scheme, and for the Home Care packages. He was commenting on figures obtained by PQ, which show that the majority of new applications for Home Help approved... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

5th May, 2016

Bus Éireann launches online only seat sale on some Cork inter-city routes

5 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann have launched a new Expressway offer this month with on-line single seat fares for as little as €3.99. Customers can travel on Expressway inter-regional services such as Limerick-Ennis, Waterford-Dungarvan and Limerick-Newcastle West for just €3.99 or from Dublin-Waterford, Cork-Tralee, Limerick-Galway and many more destinations for just... Read More

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5th May, 2016

Cork based ‘Breakthrough Cancer Research’ launches ovarian cancer awareness campaign

5 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With their BEAT Ovarian Cancer Campaign Breakthrough Cancer Research, OvaCare, the Emer Casey Foundation and SOCK are asking women across Ireland not to ignore the warning signs of ovarian cancer, a disease commonly known as a silent killer. Breakthrough Cancer Research (Breakthrough), in conjunction with OvaCare, Emer... Read More

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