17 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following National Digital Week 2016 last week, the Ludgate Hub in Skibbereen has been awarded second place in the Future-proof and quality of service category at the European Broadband Awards 2016 in Brussels. The European Broadband Awards, which took place in Brussels earlier this week were established... Read More
17 November 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony was the first female TD elected in her constituency inthe histroy of the Irish State. When elected she signalled that gender equality would be one of the many issues she would like to address during her term. Today, research from Morgan... Read More
17 November 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s a Winter Wonderland at Wilton Shopping Centre on Friday 18th November as Santa, Mrs Claus and their elves arrive at the shopping centre. The team at Wilton Shopping Centre have extended a warm invitation to families of all sizes to join them for turning on of the... Read More
17 November 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Today Clonakilty Food Co., home of Clonakilty Sausages and the famous Clonakilty Blackpudding, announces a renewed partnership with 2016 FAI Cup champions Cork City FCcentred around a new schools programme as part of the club’s City in the Community work. The programme, to be launched by the club... Read More
17 November 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aldi has opened its latest store in Skibbereen, creating 20 jobs. It is the firms 21st store in Cork, and brings the total number of Aldi stores in Ireland to 127. (The first Aldi store in Ireland opened in November 1999). Speaking at the store opening, Peter... Read More
16 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the announcement of Damian McDonald as the new Director General of the Irish Farmers Association. “The appointment was made today following an appointment process overseen by KPMG, and a meeting of the IFA’s Executive Council. “Damian McDonald is currently... Read More
16 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for East Cork Pat Buckley TD has called for An Post to put in place Electronic Fund payment at local post offices. The system would allow payment of wages and social welfare directly into post office accounts at greater convenience to rural communities. He... Read More
16 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is “flying high” following today’s announcement that Swiss International Air is commence a new Cork – Zurich service. The new service will operate throughout the summer season, starting 2nd June through to 29th September 2017. Swiss will operate a Bombardier C Series aircraft, which carries... Read More
15 November 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie United Technologies Research Center (UTRC), the innovation engine of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), celebrated the opening of a new Power Electronics laboratory in Cork, Ireland, by United Technologies Research Centre Ireland, Limited (UTRC Ireland) further expanding the company’s technical capabilities within the country. The addition of this... Read More
15 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Dr. Seamus O’Mahony has been announced as November ‘Cork Person of the Month’ to mark his brave and thoughtful book ‘The Way We Die Now’. His book gives us a rare glimpse into the world of death and dying from the vantage point of a medical doctor.... Read More
13 November 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Medical review delays causing hardship for families The Fianna Fáil Chief Whip, Michael Moynihan has called for additional resources to be made available to the Medical Office in the Department of Social Protection to reduce the backlog, and speed up the processing of applications for disability claims, invalidity... Read More
13 November 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new public art work by artist Tom Doig and funded by Cork City Council is to be erected on Cork’s Historic Spine next to Northgate Bridge at 62 Shandon Street. The exciting artwork will be in a pivotal location visible along the River Lee, North Main Street... Read More
