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8 December 2015, 4.30pm By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has confirmed that the rate of discharge from Inniscarra Dam is to continue at the rate of 180 cubic metres per second. This is due to the heavy rainfall that occurred in the western part of the Lee Catchment over the past few days....
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8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: City Hall, Cork Sunday 31st January 2016 When: 3.00pm-6pm Who: Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra, Special Guest Keith Hanley Tickets: €10 from Pro Musica Oliver Plunkett St., Cork A January ‘Gathering’ of young and old, from communities all over Cork and beyond who love to dance, will...
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8 December 2015 By Bryan Smtyh bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology has welcomed today the publication of Ireland’s strategy for research and development, science and technology: “Innovation 2020”. The proposed additional investment in R & D by private and public sectors to 2.5% of GNP by 2020 is important for the development of research and...
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8 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There are not enough women entering into Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields. In 2014 just 17% of entrants to third level courses in ICT were female, a figure that has been consistent since 2004[1]. Similarly only 24% of Engineering entrants are female. The situation is even...
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8 December 2015By Bryan T. Smythbryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber’s Annual Dinner has sold out quickly as expected. It 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. The black tie event takes place in the Concert Hall of Cork...
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8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Researchers at Tyndall National Institute in Cork have been working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop transistors that can withstand high doses of radiation in space. “Radiation-hard” transistors make it easier for space missions to avoid electronic system failures caused by radiation, so they can function...
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8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Minister Spins While Patients Wait”, “Targets to be hit by June missed again in November” That is the summary from Cork TD Billy Kelleher, he is not happy with the Government Waiting list targets to be achieved by the end of June have again been missed says...
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8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Yesterday marked the launch of EIL Explore, a programme organised and funded by EIL Intercultural Learning that provides over 30 awards to Irish residents interested in volunteering, cultural immersion, or language education abroad. The launch took place at the Cork...
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8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you have been flooded you may be able to get financial help from the Department of Social Protection’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. The means-tested scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households who are not able to meet costs for essential needs immediately following flooding. The scheme aims to...
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8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The River Lee Winter Whiskey Club celebrated its inaugural session with a special masterclass recently entitled ‘Women & Whiskey’ led by female distiller Karen Cotter. Gathered with Cotter was a largely female audience who experienced a tasting flight of Ireland’s finest whiskeys on the night, including Redbreast 12...
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7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Tuesday December 8, 10am – 2pm Dynamic business ideas and budding entrepreneurial acumen will be on show in Merchant’s Quay on Tuesday, December 8, when Cork city students showcase their mini-companies as part of a specially organised Christmas Trade Fair. Initiated by the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City,...
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7 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has advised that the ESB is facilitating an increased through-flow of water at the Inniscarra Dam. This is due to the heavy rainfall in recent days in the western part of the River Lee catchment. The ESB has indicated that the discharge of water from...
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