4th March 2013 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael candidate for Ireland South, Deirdre Clune, has officially begun her European Election campaign with a visit to Beal na mBlath with her father, former Tanaiste and founder of Barry’s Tea, Peter Barry. “The next few months will be challenging but I have never shied away from... Read More
3rd March 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The man behind the anti-austerity “Ballyhea says no” bank bondholder protests is to run for a seat in the European Parliament. Yesterday morning marked the third anniversary of the weekly march in Ballyhea, North County Cork, near the Cork-Limerick Border. His decision to run was inspired by Dáil... Read More
1st March 2013, Saturday, 2.15pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 800 parents, students and supporters of the North Mon Primary School marched in Cork City Centre this afternoon to stop their school being amalgamated with another. The aim was to send a message to the Dublin based Edmund Rice Schools Trust that the North Mon... Read More
1st March 2014, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie bryan@TheCork.ie A device that allows wheelchair users to walk has been demonstrated in Cork. More than 300 stroke survivors, doctors, therapists and allied health professionals and students attended a Conference in Cork on Rehabilitation and Recovery from Stoke yesterday (Friday) Organised by Saint Finbarr’s Hospital Stroke... Read More
28th February 2014, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An initiative from Irish Distillers to bring more tourists to Cork City Centre has been launched It’s called the “Cork Whiskey Trail” Every year more than 100-thousand people visit the Jameson Experience, in Midleton in the County, but not all visitors continue on into Cork City.... Read More
26th February 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A “Jobs and Careers fair” is underway in Cork City this afternoon. It’s runs ’til 5pm in Maldron Hotel, which is in the Shandon area. Organised by Servisource recruitment it’s the first of seven nationwide, and the Minister for Jobs has endorsed the series of events. Entry is... Read More
26th February 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s St Patrick’s Festival will run over three days from March 15th to 17th culminating with the parade at 1pm on the Monday. 3-thousand people will take part, and up to 100-thousand visitors are expected. However… A Former Lord Mayor of Cork wants to see designated “alcohol-free zones”... Read More
26th February 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If only we had €750,000, if only, we could have bought a shopping centre in Cork City. No, this isn’t April Fools day. A Cork city shopping centre went for auction yesterday with a guide price of a mere three-quarters of a million euro, and here is what... Read More
25th February 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Traffic problems on one of Cork Cities main arteries WILL be addressed. Cork City Councillors have voted to formally invite a representative of the National Transport Authority to the City to inspect Washington Street. That street – like many others – had bicycle lanes installed before Christmas,... Read More
25th February 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A centre commemorating the work of Cork-born “Nano Nagle” – who founded the Presentation Sisters is set to become a tourist attraction in Cork City. A “3-and-a-quarter” acre site in Douglas Street with buildings dating back 1770’s has always attracted international visitors, because it contains the tomb... Read More
25th February 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD, Jonathan O’Brien has “expressed his disappointment”, and concern at the news that the Gurranabraher & Knocknaheeny Training Centre is to close with effect from 28th February. Speaking today, Deputy O’Brien said that it was vitally important that training opportunities for the Northside Community are... Read More
25th February 2014, Tuesday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of Cork’s newest festivals has just won a prestigious national award. Just three years in existence the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival, based at Shandon has been awarded one of the Irish Hotel Federation top Gathering awards in the Best Arts and Culture category. The announcement... Read More
