19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of UCC’s Community Engagement Week 2017 the Philosophy Department will hold a public discussion on the topic of Flood Defence. Invited speakers will include Dr. Cara Nine (UCC Philosophy. Internationally recognised expert on the ethics/politics of rivers), Dr. Orla O’Donovan (UCC Applied Social Studies), Robert... Read More
19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of San Francisco is here in Cork, and various groups have been hosting events to show off what Cork has to offer, and to cement friendly links with the well known liberal West Coast City. Last evening Cork Chamber (of Commerce) and NGINX held an event... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour spokesperson on Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch (a former Cork North Central TD, and Junior Minister), has said that mental health mustn’t be forgotten in next month’s budget, with significant issues remaining in the mental health service. Ms. Lynch was speaking as she attended the Parliamentary Forum on... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Councillor for Swords Duncan Smith and Cork City Local Area Representative* Peter Horgan have both called for an investigation into media reports as to how a Swords based ambulance was dispatched to Cork City. “As part of the local Community First Responders group in Swords, I am... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County will come alive on Culture Night this Friday (22nd September) thanks to €10,000 in Government funding to support local events. Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “I am delighted to announce that this funding will be made available to our Local Authority to help stage... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The legendary rowing coach, Dominic Casey has been unveiled as Sept. Cork Person of the Month. His name will now go forward for possible selection as ‘Cork Person of the Year’ which will be announced next January. Dominic Casey’s extraordinary rowing successes are well recognised, particularly by... Read More
19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Area Representative* for the Labour Party in Cork city, Peter Horgan, has called for the Government to implement decision deadlines on itself for future Sports Capital Funding “I have dealt with quite a large number of clubs, from a different range of sports, throughout Cork city, particularly... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Credit Union & Local GAA Club ready for throw in After weeks of hurling action on the national stage, St. Vincent’s Hurling and Football Club, get down to the serious business of the progressing in the various club competitions. Gurranabraher Credit Union are supporting their local club by... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth, Assoc CIPD bryan@TheCork.ie Due to multiple job opportunities with clients in the Life Sciences, Agri Food, and Business Service sectors. Fastnet are hosting a series of Career Open Days at their offices in Eastgate Village, Eastgate Industrial Park, Little Island, Cork. When Tuesday 19th September: SUPPLY CHAIN Open... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Thirteen of the most creative and artistic communities in County Cork are set to receive substantial funding totalling nearly €82,000 with the announcement of awards under the Cork County Municipal Districts Creative Communities Scheme Announcing the awards made under the scheme Mayor of the County of Cork,... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In celebration of the recent launch of the Cork and Rhode Island transatlantic air service, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Declan Hurley, and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Mr. Tim Lucey yesterday welcomed a Rhode Island delegation to Vertigo, Top Floor, County Hall.... Read More
18 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie More than 650 delegates from 92 countries across the world attended the opening day of the UNESCO’s third International Conference on Learning Cities, which opened today in Cork, Ireland. It is the first time that this global UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Conference has been... Read More
