POLITICS: LÉ Aisling sale must be investigated – says Cork opposition MEP

18 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has called for an investigation into the sale of the LÉ Aisling naval vessel. The Ireland South MEP was speaking after the ship, which was sold to a Dutch buyer by the Department of Defence for €110,000 at auction in Cork, appeared... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

18th May, 2017

GOLF: Experience the excitement of the Majors at Fota Island Resort in Cork

18 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For the third year in a row, Fota Island Resort is bringing a taste of the Majors to Cork with a themed series of events for golfers to enjoy over the course of the next three Majors competitions. Fota Island Resort will host Open Singles competitions on the... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, NEWS, SPORT

17th May, 2017

BUSINESS: Blackwater Motors receive recognition for ‘Outstanding service to the Volkswagen Brand’

17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Martha McCarthy, Manager of the Blackwater Motors Business Development Centre, recently received the Volkswagen Gold Pin Award and David Quirke, Director of Blackwater Motors, received the Volkswagen Diamond Pin Award. The awards are the highest national accolade given by the brand to individuals for outstanding service to... Read More

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

17th May, 2017

POLITICS Potential new Taoiseach – Cork TD Simon Coveney – comments about resignation of current Taoiseach Enda Kenny as Fine Gael leader

Statement by Simon Coveney T.D., Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government on Party Leader, Enda Kenny T.D. 17 May 2017, 9pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government, Simon Coveney T.D., has today paid warm, personal tribute to outgoing Party Leader Enda Kenny, T.D. who announced today... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

17th May, 2017

POLITICS: Cork TD Simon Coveney is NOT the bookmakers favourite to be Taoiseach

17 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following the news that Enda Kenny will retire as Fine Gael leader effective from midnight tonight, BoyleSports can report that Leo Varadkar is the firm 2/5 favourite to succeed him as party leader. Cork TD Simon Coveney was a one-time favourite for the role, but is currently in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

17th May, 2017

POLITICS: Statement from Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin about Taoiseach Enda Kenny stepping down as Fine Gael leader

17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD (Cork South Central) has commented after the decision of Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD to stepping down as Fine Gael leader, “I wish to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny for his contribution to Irish political life... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

17th May, 2017

WEST CORK: Courtmacsherry RNLI Lifeboat goes to aid of 70 Foot Fishing Vessel 10 miles off Old Head of Kinsale

17 May 2017, 6pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Courtmacsherry RNLI All Weather Lifeboat was called out at 11.30am this morning Wed to go to the aid of a 70 foot Fishing Vessel that sought assistance, 10 miles south east of the Old Head of Kinsale in West Cork. The Courtmacsherry Lifeboat under Coxswain... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

17th May, 2017

BUSINESS: Irish companies must unite to outline their BREXIT concerns – says Cork MEP Liadh ni Riada

17 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada, from North West County Cork – is urging Irish industries affected by Brexit to speak with a united voice. The Ireland South MEP made the comments following a meeting in Strasbourg with European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Phil Hogan as... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

17th May, 2017

CORK ABROAD: Adverts for Cork Airport appear in Spanish Train Stations

17 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 7+ million Spaniards encouraged to discover Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Iberia Express and Cork Airport, to promote flights to Cork from Madrid and to grow tourist numbers from Spain this summer. The campaign is highlighting Cork and... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

17th May, 2017

HOTELS: Refurbishment at Clayton Hotel Cork City

17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Refurbishment at at Clayton Hotel Cork City Almost €2 million has been invested in the refurbishment at the Dalata Hotel Group’s Clayton Hotel Cork City on Lapps Quay in Cork. With 100 bedrooms recently renovated and the introduction of the Red Bean Roaster Café, further significant changes are... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th May, 2017

EMOTION OF FEAR IS REGULATED BY BACTERIA: Cork Scientists Uncover a Role for the Microbiome in Regulating Fear Responses

16 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New research has shown that the microbiome, the collective trillions of bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract, regulates fear responses and modifies the brain function of adult mice. The research, from scientists at the Science Foundation Ireland-funded APC Microbiome Institute at University College Cork, shows at least in animal... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

16th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Everyman Theatre Cork launches Summer 2017 schedule

16 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman has a tantalising line up for the summer season with a rich mix of theatre, music, comedy and family shows. With over 100,000 customers through the doors in 2016, the Everyman team are looking forward to creating more magic for Cork audiences in the season ahead.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS