Sky contract creates 130 jobs at Cork call centre ‘Abtran’

1 February 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based business process management company – Abtran – are recruiting 130 new staff to support Sky’s customer service operations. Abtran currently employs over 1,000 people in Cork. The contract announcement was made by Minister for Agriculture, Food and The Marine, Simon Coveney with JD Buckley,... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

31st January, 2016

Fianna Fail Leader (and Cork TD) Micheál Martin pays tribute Terry Wogan

31 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has described Terry Wogan as “one of Ireland’s true ambassadors”. Deputy Martin has been paying tribute to the eminent broadcaster following the news of his death this morning. “Terry Wogan was a man of true talent. His success, both here and in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

31st January, 2016

Bantry House receives state funding for roof works

31 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Togher Castle, Togher, Dunmanway is to receive €9,000 for roof works and Bantry House will receive €7,000. The announcement is part of a national €2m Built Heritage Investment Scheme, which will benefit 340 heritage projects nationwide. The minimum amount of funding awarded under the scheme is €2,500... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

31st January, 2016

Douglas Court Shopping Centre to host “Coffee Mornings for Mums” on Wednesdays at 11am

31 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This February, Douglas Court Shopping Centre will host “Coffee Mornings for Mums” – a series of informal discussions and chats over coffee, hosted by parenting experts and bloggers for mums and mums-to-be. Every Wednesday morning at 11am, mums are invited to go along and meet other like-minded women and... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

30th January, 2016

SOCCER: Match Report – Cork City WF.C 0 – Wexford Youths WFC 6

30 January 2016, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City W.F.C. 0 – Wexford Youths W.F.C. 6 (Kennedy 24, Cassin 35, 70, Douglas 36, O’Riordan 85, Murphy 90) Cork City fell to a heavy defeat in Mayfield Community School in their second Women’s National League Cup game against a strong Wexford Youths outfit. The... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

30th January, 2016

Gardai seek witnesses to fatal Bantry crash

30 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Bantry are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Durrus, West Cork this morning. At approximately 1.55am a 63-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured when he was struck by a 4×4 vehicle on Kilcrohane Road (L4704), Durrus. He was treated at the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

29th January, 2016

JLT Tiles win overall ‘Northside For Business Award’

29 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fighting off stiff competition of more than 80 successful nominated businesses across the Northside, JLT Tiles was awarded the overall Northside For Business Award. At a ceremony held in the Ambassador Hotel, Cork last night (Thursday) a total of 7 award winners were announced across several different... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

29th January, 2016

Mayoral Reception from Cork Cork Mayor for Special Olympic Athletes

29 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In honour of the recent achievements of Cork Special Olympics Athletes, County Mayor Cllr John Paul O’Shea will host a Mayoral Reception on Monday, 1st February at 4.30pm in the Council Chambers. There are six recipients who will be awarded on the day: 1. Laura Ahern from Glanmire... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

29th January, 2016

Social Democrats manifesto promises movement on Cork-Limerick motorway project

29 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Election candidate for Limerick City, Sarah Jane Hennelly, has said that her Social Democrats party are the only grouping that can will move forward with the Cork-Limerick M20 Motorway project. The Social Democrats manifesto was launched in Dublin last week, and it’s the only one that specifically... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS

29th January, 2016

Sinn Féin in Government would defend Students – says Cork Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

29 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin General Election candidate Cllr Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that Sinn Féin would ensure that access to Third Level Education can be expanded, and would not allow the hardships students have suffered in recent years to continue. Cllr Ó Laoghaire spoke at a debate on Wednesday... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

29th January, 2016

Martin McGuinness to canvass in Bandon tomorrow morning

29 January 2016, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will visit Bandon tomorrow morning (Saturday). He will be doing a canvass with Sinn Féin General Election candidate Cllr Rachel McCarthy and viewing some areas and premises badly damaged by the recent flooding.

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

28th January, 2016

Cork MEP raises concerns around public procurement process

28 January 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has raised concerns around public procurement process & e-tenders following a number of issues being made apparent by community groups. Ní Riada said, “I recently met with a community group that applied for funding for the refurbishment /extension of their community hall.... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN