28 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospital and Hospice long-standing patient Lucy Carty is celebrating her 105th birthday today. President Michael D Higgins has already sent on his congratulations and a medal to mark her magnificent achievement. Family members and staff will cut a cake for her this afternoon.
28 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Yesterday PaddyPower.com speculated – through a new listing of odds – that Cork Airport would be the next state assets to be sold. Bets are being accepted until “Tuesday 30th June 2015, 12:00”, so there’s plenty of time to lay down a few euro if you feel... Read More
28 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A year on since Colette Twomey (of Clonakilty Blackpudding fame) became Ireland’s first ever directly-elected Mayor, she will conclude her term on Thursday 4th June and her successor will be installed. When the Government announced they were going to abolish all Town Councils in May 2014, the... Read More
27 May 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Cork North Central TD Jonathan O’Brien has described the sale of the state’s remaining 25% share in Aer Lingus as “a terrible decision for the people of Ireland.” In light of the government’s obvious privatisation agenda, the Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson also raised concerns regarding the... Read More
27 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD today announced that eSentire Inc., a leader in continuous advanced threat protection cybersecurity solutions and managed security services, based in Ontario, Canada plans to create close to 100 jobs over the next five years in a European HQ... Read More
27 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie At 5.30pm tomorrow – Thursday, May 28th – in the Atrium of Cork City Council, Anglesea Street “Ideopolis” will be launched. Its backers say it’s a new initiative which is all about creative ideas. “Its aim is to create a forum for new ideas of all kinds... Read More
27 May 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Details of the Ballincollig Business Awards were, today, announced by Chairman of the Ballincollig Business Association, Emer Cassidy and Áine Collins TD for Cork North West. Guest of honour will be An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, who will also be presenting the prestigious awards. This event will take... Read More
26 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is delighted to announce details of the Extra Early Morning Commuter Trains, which have been laid on to operate from Cobh and Midleton to Kent Station, Cork for this year’s Cork City Marathon on Monday, 1st June 2015. One of the Extra Early... Read More
25 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie According to an announcement today (Monday) at the Cork Internet eXchange (CIX) and it@cork event at County Hall, Cork will become a global IP switching centre with fibre connectivity routing high speed Internet traffic to and from USA, UK, Europe and Asia. The Minister for Data Protection... Read More
23 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Almost 50 Porsches descended on Kinsale today (23 May) as Porsche Club Ireland, with the support of Fáilte Ireland, complete their 2,000km Wild Atlantic Way driving tour at the Old Head Wild Atlantic Way Signature Discover Point. The convoy of Porsches crossed the finish line at 5pm... Read More
22 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Billa O’Connell and David McInerney have been presented with Cork Person of the Month awards to mark their careers in entertainment, which stretch back to the 1940’s. “They have been exemplary national ambassadors for Cork through comedy and song for nearly seventy years, and are held in... Read More
22 May 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has said that upgrading of Clashduv Park will be a great boost for local community. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following an announcement of €10,000 to upgrade the playground by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, TD. “The... Read More