26 August 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 53 young people from across the country received Leadership Distinction Awards on last Saturday night at a special ceremony hosted as part of Macra na Feirme’s Training weekend. Macra’s county officer training weekend in association with ABP Food Group Ireland, held in University of Limerick saw 180 county... Read More
25 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD, Michael Martin has today welcomed the decision by An Bord Pleanála to give approval to the expansion of Apple’s European HQ in Cork that will bring an additional 1000 jobs to the Cork region. “This is a fantastic day for Cork. An extra 1000... Read More
25 August 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anticipation has been building and the countdown is on for the sell-out music and arts festival of the year, is almost upon us. Electric Picnic, one of Ireland’s top boutique festivals, takes place from Friday, 2nd to Sunday the 4th of September at Stradbally Estate, Co. Laois. Bus... Read More
25 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Saturday, August 27th from 1-4pm It’s Back to School time and Wilton Shopping Centre are making it a fun time with their Back to School Quiz. On Saturday August 27th from 1-4pm there will be a trivia style game which will get to test how good you... Read More
24 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has spoken out against a proposal to close the express lane at the Portlaoise toll plaza on the Cork to Dublin motorway, saying it will not solve the current impasse and will be a huge inconvenience to commuters and businesses. “As... Read More
23 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator for Cork North Central, Colm Burke has said that employment has increased in all regions of the country in the past year, which will be of benefit to people in Cork and will encourage young people to come home. Senator Burke was speaking after the... Read More
23 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Saturday, 27th August 2016, the Irish Guide Dogs National Headquarters and training centre on the Model Farm Road Cork will open its doors to the public for its open day from 12pm to 4pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet and interact with our dogs, staff,... Read More
23 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Figures released today by Threshold, the national housing charity, show a 28 per cent increase nationally in the number of tenants approaching its advice centres in Cork, Dublin and Galway for support in dealing with rent increases. The dramatic increases in rents in recent months is putting some... Read More
22 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The annual Macra na Feirme county officer training took place last weekend in Limerick where members from the different regional and county executives throughout the country were in attendance. County officer training focuses primarily on officer skills and strategic planning and provides officers with the skills required... Read More
22 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork East Pat Buckley has condemned the lack of school transport services for pupils in his constituency saying action must be taken by the Department of Education and Skills. Deputy Buckley continued; “On the 29th of July ,2016 Minister John Halligan, who has responsibility... Read More
21 August 2016, Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 5,000 Redheads, friends and family from all over the World are in Crosshaven this weekend for the the 7th Annual Redhead Convention which is in full swing in Crosshaven, Co. Cork this weekend. These included newly-crowned Ginger Queen Emma Ni Chearuil from Kildare and Ginger King... Read More
21 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Throughout the years, Corcadorca has pioneered the art of theatre performance in unusual venues and has carved out a unique place for itself in Irish theatre. Last June/July Corcadorca staged ‘Sacrifice at Easter’ at Elizabeth Fort on Barrack Street as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival. Written... Read More
