27 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Áine Collins, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-West, has today (Wednesday) called on Cork County Council and it’s Councillors to carry out a safety report on all National Schools across Cork County. “It was brought to my attention by a concerned parent, whose children attend Banteer National School,... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South-Central TD and Fianna Fáil Leader Closure of Local Employment Service in Mahon should be reviewed – Martinhas said he is extremely disappointed that the closure of the Local Employment Service in Mahon has gone ahead. Deputy Martin said: “It is disgraceful that this service has... Read More
26 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Cork will hold an informative business panel evening on Wednesday 3rd February in The Kingsley Hotel. The event kicks off at 6pm and will showcase the financial supports, as well as investment and training opportunities, available to business owners and employees. The “one stop shop” information event... Read More
26 January 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Four year refund period severely disadvantages honest taxpayers Fianna Fáil Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath TD (based in Carrigaline, Co Cork) has called for an extension to the current maximum period of four years over which a taxpayer can make a reclaim for any amounts they have overpaid to... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Crosshaven RNLI, Co Cork saw considerable activity with 42 launches and 50 people brought to safety last year. Nationwide RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews were kept busy in 2015 with 1,098 launches bringing 1,244 people to safety. At 45 lifeboat stations around the Irish coast and on inland... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Award winning chef and owner of the acclaimed Les Gourmandises Restaurant, Pat Kiely and his wife Soizic will hold a cookery demonstration at Fota Island Resort on Thursday, February 4th in aid of the Mercy Kids + Teens Appeal. Guests will also be treated to a prosecco... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 9 Fold Accumulator Defies 2,363/1 Odds A plucky Footie punter struck it big when their incredible 9-fold accumulator clicked and saw them take BoyleSports for over €23K. The bet, which was placed in one of BoyleSports County Cork shops, had a total stake of €10 and consisted of... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ciarán Lynch TD has welcomed news that over €29.6 million has been confirmed for road maintenance and strengthening works in County Cork this morning. The funding has been announced as part of the Government’s €298 million investment programme for 2016 for regional and local roads. Speaking today,... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein General Election candidate Councillor Rachel McCarthy has called on the government to provide emergency funding for urgent repairs to the road infrastructure in County Cork, which are needed due to damage caused by recent storms and flooding. Councillor McCarthy said that it is unacceptable that, as... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish water have confirmed that the substantial watermain contract (3,694m), tender evaluation and clarifications are now complete and the contract for Belgooly will be signed with the successful tenderer this week. It is expected that the programme of works will be about 24 weeks, commencing in February... Read More
26 January 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “It is with huge excitement that we announce the inaugural Beaufort Cup which is going to be part of Volvo Cork Week 2016. This event will attract teams from many countries and will add a unique and exciting element to the already fun packed Volvo Cork Week... Read More
