International conference on building great cities to take place in Cork next month

27 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Hundreds of international delegates interested in the opportunities and challenges facing ‘cities on the rise’ will travel to Cork next month, June 27-30 for the annual congress of the international Academy of Urbanism. The controversial US ‘ godfather of gentrification’ , Richard Florida, who has been derided by... Read More

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27th May, 2018

PHOTOS: Cork County Council launch ‘Ring Buoy’ Mascot to remind citizens to REBEL against Ring Buoy vandalism

27 May 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Shannon Griffin and Erin Pettit-Mee of Ardfield NS, helping at the launch of ‘Rebel’ the ring buoy mascot in Rosscarbery for County Cork, reminding everyone to rebel against ring buoy vandalism. Picture: David Keane.

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27th May, 2018

WEST CORK: Tubs Highlights the Wild Atlantic Way as he Broadcasts from Clonakilty

27 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Ryan Tubridy Show has joined forces once again this year with Fáilte Ireland, as part of its ‘Embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of Life’ marketing campaign. Over the next four days the RTE Radio 1 show will broadcast live on the Wild Atlantic Way, including a stop... Read More

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26th May, 2018

WEST CORK: Sherkin Islanders prepare for ‘Samhradh Le Cheile’ exhibition

26 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sherkin Island artists, photographers, musicians and craftworkers are preparing for the islands’ annual community exhibition. Part of this year’s West Cork Islands Festival, the exhibition ‘Samhradh Le Cheile’ (Summer Together) opens in the Community Hall on Sherkin Island at 2:30pm on Saturday 16th June and will run for... Read More

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25th May, 2018

WEST CORK: TD says Rural Ireland “being left to wither and die” as Government “facilitates closure of post offices”

25 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil’s TD for Cork South West, Margaret Murphy O’Mahony, has warned that vast swathes of West Cork may be without post offices if the An Post proposals come to pass. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony issued the warning as it became clear that the Government is unwilling to block... Read More

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24th May, 2018

Cork Harbour Festival – 2-10th June 2018

24 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Vibrant Harbour. A Maritime Haven. 9 Festival Days and over 70 Great Events. Cork Harbour Festival is the largest annual event in Cork Harbour offering a nine day celebration of Cork’s maritime culture, from 2nd – 10th June 2018. Kicking off on the June Bank Holiday, with... Read More

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23rd May, 2018

SPORT: 2018 Irish Rowing Team Selection and International Regatta Season Launch

23 May 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Rowing Ireland have announced the 2018 Senior Irish Rowing team who will represent Ireland at World Rowing Cup I and throughout the international regatta season ahead. Following a rigorous selection process carried out at national trials on Inniscarra Lake, concluding last weekend (May 17th – 19th) the... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

22nd May, 2018

River Lee Hotel Cork announced as partner for FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries

22 May 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The River Lee Hotel in Cork has been confirmed as official partner of Basketball Ireland and Mardyke Arena UCC for the upcoming FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries. The announcement comes with just five weeks to go until the tournament tips off on June 26th at the... Read More

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22nd May, 2018

SPORT: Defeated Tipp Out To 4/1 For All-Ireland Ahead Of Cork Hurling Showdown

22 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tipperary Hurlers have drifted from 11/4 to 4/1 to be All-Ireland Champions in 2018 after the Munster round-robin series was opened up by a Limerick victory at the Gaelic Grounds.John Kiely’s men overturned a half-time deficit to begin their campaign with a win and go joint favourites for... Read More

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21st May, 2018

Cork Food to be featured at Dublin ‘Bloom in the park’ event

21 May 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Food Village brimming with first-class Irish-produced food and drinks; live cooking demonstrations by the Ireland’s top TV chefs and cookbook authors including Neven Maguire, Catherine Fulvio and Rory O’Connell; a miniature town constructed from wheatgrass, barley, cress and microgreens; Ireland’s top seafood chefs wash up on Bloom’s... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

21st May, 2018

ROWING: Coupe de la Jeunesse will be hosted in Cork, Ireland in July 2018

21 May 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A dramatic showcase of skill, strength, and teamwork like no other, this year the annual Coupe de la Jeunesse will be hosted in Ireland. The last weekend of July, 27th to 29th July, will see young rowers from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Hungary, Italy,... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

20th May, 2018

BUSINESS: 5 Cork startups successful in National Startup Awards

20 May 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Five Cork startups were successful at this year’s National Startup Awards, powered by Bank of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. The Awards took place on Thursday, 17 May at the Mansion House in Dublin. The successful Cork companies included: ApisProtect won the silver award in the Agritech Startup category.... Read More

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