17 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City centre has been described as an ‘accessibility nightmare’ by Green Party Councillor for Cork City South West Colette Finn. Speaking this week, Councillor Finn described the many issues people have raised to her relating to getting around the city in the six months since her election... Read More
17 November 2019, Sunday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish indie rock band, Walking on Cars, headlined a charity concert to help kit out Cork University Hospital’s (CUH) new €40m Childrens’ unit. The Dingle based four-piece, played in Cork City Hall last night. The event was hosted by Today FM’s Fergal Darcy. The Children’s Unit at... Read More
17 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Permanent TSB will be launching a banking kiosk in Mahon Point Shopping Centre from next week. The kiosk will run for three months, from today until Monday 3 February 2020. While Permanent TSB have previously done one-day promotions in shopping centres, this is their first time taking on... Read More
17 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Birthplace will host a seminar on climate change to be delivered by climate activist, academic and author, Dr Lora Gold. The event – ‘Awakening to our Children’s Future – will take place next Saturday, 23 November from 10am – 4pm. This special event will explore the... Read More
17 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is Immunotherapy all about? Irish Cancer Society announces details of latest Decoding Cancer event in Cork The Irish Cancer Society will hold a Decoding Cancer talk called “What is Immunotherapy all about?” in Cork University Hospital next Tuesday 19th November. The free public talk will feature a... Read More
17 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced details of its 2020 funding for the Arts. There are a total of eight schemes with funding available to support a wide range of arts activity, including opportunities for Arts Organisations, Festivals, Community Groups, Schools and Artists seeking funding for projects and activities... Read More
16 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Commissioner for Oaths David O’Sullivan has adjusted his service to focus on weekday evenings. The service makes life easier for anybody who needs to have legal documentation witnessed/executed. On the website, Mr O’Sullivan said “You may have a document that needs the signature from a Commissioner of Oaths,... Read More
16 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Donohoe’s hands-off approach to insurance crisis exposed – McGrath Information revealed to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath TD has revealed that the Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has not had a single meeting with the insurance industry in the past two and a half years on... Read More
16 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, An Tánaiste, Mr Simon Coveney & Mr Eoghan Murphy, Minister for Housing, Planning & Local Government were in Cork this afternoon to turn the sod at the official launch of the Affordable Housing Scheme at Boherboy Road, Lotamore, Mayfield, Cork. The €40 million value... Read More
16 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The decision by the European Commission this week to grant state aid approval to the National Broadband Plan means the landmark roll-out of rural broadband is a step closer, Cork North West Fine Gael General Election candidate Councillor John Paul O’Shea has said. Cllr. O’Shea said: “The decision... Read More
16 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First things first; what is Beet Kvass. It is an ancient probiotic drink, originating from Russia over two centuries ago. It is packed full of nutrients to support your immune system and your digestion. It is an anti-inflammatory, detoxifying and it cleanses the liver. This veggie tonic is... Read More
16 November 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie State commemorations must be held in Cork to mark the contribution of the Rebel city and county in the fight for Irish independence, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Colm Burke, a Fine Gael bye-election candidate for Cork North Central, said, “Next year Cork will be central... Read More
