9 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has called for a Citizens’ Assembly on local government reform in Cork. The call follows the narrow rejection of the Government’s proposal for a directly elected mayor in the city. The party, which had called for a Yes vote to the plebiscite, said... Read More
8 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Products launched as part of Aldi’s summer seasonal range Aldi Ireland has added two new cheese products to its summer seasonal range from award-winning Cork Buffalo Mozzarella producer Johnny Lynch. The latest products from Johnny’s farm, just in time for summer are: Specially Selected West Cork Irish Buffalo... Read More
7 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clonakilty native, Councillor Christopher O’Sullivan has been elected Mayor of the County of Cork while Independent Councillor Martin Coughlan has been elected Deputy Mayor this afternoon in Cork County Hall. Mayor O’Sullivan has been a Fianna Fáil Councillor with Cork County Council since he was co-opted in 2007... Read More
7 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross today launched Fáilte Ireland’s new Platforms for Growth initiative which will “transform the tourism landscape across the country” according to CEO Paul Kelly. The programme of investment is Fáilte Ireland’s largest yet, and forms part of its Grants Scheme... Read More
6 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water is delighted to announce the signing of a contract with EPS Group Ltd. for the delivery of four new wastewater treatment plants in Coachford, Innishannon, Ballyvourney/Ballymakeera and Dripsey. Existing wastewater infrastructure in these areas is overloaded and outdated. This new project will provide new plants in... Read More
5 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City FC can confirm that Shane Daly-Bütz has left the club, after agreeing the mutual termination of his contract. The 22-year-old signed for the club last July after a three year spell with UCC, having previously played for City’s U19s. He made 7 appearances in the latter... Read More
5 June 2019 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Is there something that your staff are doing that waste their time, and most don’t even like doing it? something repetitive that uses up stationary? Yes, it’s called shredding. What is the solution? outsource it! CCS (Cork) specialises in security shredding, confidential document destruction and paper recycling. The... Read More
5 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Calls it an investment in sport and in the community Fianna Fáil Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan, has welcomed the allocation of a €158,000 equipment grant to the Rowing Ireland National Rowing Centre at Farran Woods, Ovens, Co Cork, from the Sports Capital Grants calling it “a... Read More
4 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ifac recently raised €10,000 for suicide and self-harm prevention charity, Pieta House. Ifac, the professional services firm for the Irish farming, food and agribusiness sector, have an office in Cork that contributed substantially to raising these much needed funds. Pictures from L-R Cathy Drummond, Fundraising at Pieta House,... Read More
3 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Creative Ireland Programme has been growing from strength to strength in Cork, as evidenced by the number of applications received under the 2019 Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme. The total of 88 applications received was more than double those of last year. The 2019 allocations were... Read More
2 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water is upgrading Cork wastewater treatment plants as part of a large scale nationwide scheme to benefit communities and safeguard the environment. These works are being carried out in partnership with Cork County Council. David Sharry, Regional Project Lead says, “Ensuring that the wastewater generated every day... Read More
