28 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Fine Gael’s plan to keep the economic recovery going will bring significant benefits to Cork” according to Fine Gael Cork South West TD, Noel Harrington. “The increase in people returning to work means the Government has more revenue to invest in better services here in Cork. It also... Read More
27 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Wow, a bank that is opening a new branch surely not? Yes!, KBC Bank Ireland will officially mark the opening of its new retail banking hub in Wilton Shopping Centre at 11am on Saturday, 28th November. That said, the Bank’s Cork connections are diluted somewhat by the address of the... Read More
27 November 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Brendan Howlin TD and the Minister for Agriculture, Food & Marine and Defence, Simon Coveney TD were today (Friday) in Cork to highlight the benefits of the Government’s capital investment programme, Building on Recovery, for the Cork and Kerry area. Ministers Jimmy... Read More
27 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s one of Cork’s most unusual Restaurants; not because it’s old, not because a famous person once visit, but because of its location, location, location. The Restaurant at Curraheen Park Greyhound track (or ‘the dog track’ as we refer to it locally) has joined the Restaurant Association of... Read More
26 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland warmly welcomes today’s announcement by Iberia Express of a new flight from Madrid to Cork for summer 2016. The service will operate twice weekly, from mid-June to mid-September, helping to boost leisure and business travel from Spain to Cork and the South of Ireland. Niall... Read More
26 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP and member of the EU Tourism Taskforce Deirdre Clune has congratulated both Clonakilty and Cobh on making the shortlist in the Failte Ireland National Tourism Town awards and said that Cork has a bright future ahead when it comes to tourism. “Tourism is a... Read More
26 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Current legislation lets mortgage lenders off the hook for outrageous behaviour – says Michael McGrath TD Fianna Fáil Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has called for tougher fines and legislative sanction for banks which engage in sharp practice against mortgage customers. He was speaking following a Dáil exchange... Read More
26 November 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Old plant failed to meet environmental standards for the treatment of wastewater causing poor water quality in the River Stick and significant odour issues for the local community Irish Water, Ireland’s national water utility responsible for providing and developing water and wastewater services throughout Ireland, in partnership with... Read More
26 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber’s third quarterly economic trends survey of 2015 reports increases in turnover, net profit, employee numbers, and strong business confidence as regards the future, reflecting a positive overall outlook on current market conditions and an encouraging future outlook. This quarter’s survey paid particular attention to assessing views... Read More
25 November 2015, Wednesday 5pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber’s Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 5th February 2016 and promises to be another great success with companies from across the business community descending on City Hall. That is more than two months away, but tickets will go on sale 9am tomorrow morning (Thursday)... Read More
25 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mediators Institute of Ireland (MII) have recognised Siun Kearney of RoundTable Mediation for her excellence in family mediation. The MII Award specifically acknowledges her contribution and commitment to mediation in resolving family issues, particulalry those involving children, separation and divorce. Congratulating Siun Kearney, MII President Gerry Rooney... Read More
24 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Nando’s, home of the legendary flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken, is set to ‘turn up the heat’ (if you’ll excuse the pun) in Cork with the opening of its second restaurant today. The Academy Street city centre location will bring more than 50 full and part-time jobs to the... Read More
