O’Shea nominated by Fine Gael to contest upcoming Seanad election

29 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Councillor John Paul O’Shea has been nominated by Fine Gael to contest the upcoming Seanad election on the Industrial and Commercial Panel. Ballot papers for the election of the various vocational panels will be issued on March 16th and polling remains open until March 30th. Cllr.... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

28th February, 2020

PHOTOS: @MTU_ie Munster Technological University holds first plenary academic council meeting at CIT

28 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee are in the long process of merging to form the Munster Technological University. The first plenary academic council meeting of the University consortium took place this week.

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

28th February, 2020

BANDON: Photos from Network West Cork’s workshop on ‘How to win business awards’

28 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork launched their Businesswoman of the Year Awards yesterday in AIB Bandon, entitled ‘How to win business awards‘, and sponsored by AIB. This incredible event was presented to inspire members of Network West Cork to enter the businesswoman 2020 awards. Opening the launch President, Caroline... Read More

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28th February, 2020

Relatives of Mac Curtain and McSwiney to be the Grand Marshals at the Cork City St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2020

28 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Descendants of Tomás MacCurtain and Terence McSwiney families to be the Grand Marshal at the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Cork St Patricks’ Day Parade will take place at 1pm on Tuesday March 17th and the theme of the Parade is “A City Rising 1920-2020”. To reflect... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th February, 2020

First new housing estate in Frankfield, Douglas, Cork in more than 20 years

28 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In response to the growing need for the delivery of high-quality housing in the Cork market, Calder Initiatives is delighted to announce details of “The Oaks” at Bellevue, Frankfield. This is the first new residential development project in the Frankfield area in more than 20 years, making it a... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

28th February, 2020

Cheltenham Festival Jockeys & Trainers – Britain vs Ireland

28 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ahh, the Cheltenham Festival! We’re coming up to that time of year again when the very best of the horse racing scene in Britain and Ireland go head to head, competing in some of the most prestigious races in the National Hunt calendar; all packed within a phenomenal... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

27th February, 2020

Eoin O’Sullivan elected @CBA_Cork President

27 February 2020, Thursday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Son of well known Cork businessman James O’Sullivan (RIP) elected President of Cork Business Association “At 29, I understand I will be the CBA’s youngest president” The Cork Business Association held its 63rd Annual General Meeting last night at the Metropole Hotel Cork City. Eoin O’Sullivan was... Read More

NEWS

27th February, 2020

Planning permission granted for skyscaper on former Sextant pub and Carey’s Tools sites

27 February 2020 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie JCD Group has welcomed the granting of planning permission by An Bord Pleanála for its proposed large-scale residential scheme in Cork’s docklands at the Carey’s Tool Hire site. The decision confirms the location as being appropriate for an iconic landmark building, while ensuring the appropriate conservation and restoration... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

27th February, 2020

HEALTH NEWS: AIB staff in Cork raise €24,500 for The Rainbow Club

27 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Staff in the AIB sports and social club in Cork have raised €24,500 for the Rainbow Club, a voluntary Cork based organisation which provides services such as occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, play and art therapy for children with Autism. AIB staff across Cork hosted and took... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

27th February, 2020

SOCCER: Cork City FC pen deal with SEAT car dealership

27 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce Johnson & Perrott Motor Dealerships as new motoring partner until the end of 2021. Founded in 1810 and based in Cork, Johnson & Perrott Motor Group is one of Ireland’s leading motor retailers and has three premises situated on the Bandon... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS, SPORT

27th February, 2020

Cork French Film Festival celebrates the magic of cinema

27 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Some of the greatest French film directors will feature at this year’s Cork French Film Festival. The Festival will run from Wednesday 4th March to Sunday 8th March and takes place at The Gate Cinema. Directors of Alliance Française de Cork, Valérie David-McGonnell and Josselin Le Gall today... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

26th February, 2020

7 Cork Startups received Enterprise Ireland investment in 2019

26 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €24 million in Irish start-ups in 2019 and supported a total of 127 start-up companies. 7 of the 127 start-ups supported in 2019 are based in Cork. Investment was provided... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS