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Archives / May 2017
15 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ​ Today an industrial road roller arrived at the gates of Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig, to do some serious, large scale Printmaking! Mary O’Mahony, Transition Year Art teacher, has never taken the easy road; she endeavours to set challenges for her student cohort; to have them delve into current art... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No one likes paying for insurance, but here in Ireland it is mandatory for motorists to have a privately purchased car insurance policy. New figures show a dramatic surge in the number of consumers who had to avail of the Insurance Ireland ‘Declined Cases’ facility having failed to secure... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has welcomed introduction of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017 but pointed out that it requires significant amendments to make it fit for purpose. “While there is merit in the proposal, the bill as currently presented includes... Read More
13 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called on the Government to immediately investigate the possibility of applying for funding through the EU Solidarity Fund to support those affected by a recent spate of Gorse fires across the country. Ireland has experienced a prolonged dry spell of weather... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Firemole, a Cork start-up company which has developed an gadget to monitor the temperature of electronic devices, such as phone chargers, won the Most Innovative Product Award from Enterprise Ireland (EI) at the New Frontiers Entrepreneur Development Programme Showcase & Awards. Firemole has been selected for the 6... Read More
13 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today the annual Dragon Boat Challenge takes place in Cork City; to add to the excitement of the event Lord Mayor Councillor Des Cahill is sponsoring the entry of teams comprising members of the front line services, including the Gardaí, Fire fighters, Army, Navy, Ambulance and Prison... Read More
12 May 2017 By TomO’Sullivan tom@TheCork.ie KBC Bank Ireland today announced that as part of KBC Bright Ideas it has doubled its support fund to €200,000 and launched a new scheme for Ireland’s leading social innovators and entrepreneurs. KBC’s Business Bright Ideas will assist for-profit organisations in the business of having a positive impact on... Read More