* * At its recent Annual General Meeting, Cork Regional Chambers elected Ms. Maura Hunter of Mallow Chamber as Chair for the coming year.**** Speaking after her election Maura expressed her thanks to outgoing Chairman Michael Walley of Cobh & Harbour Chamber and to the Chamber members for their nomination. She said, “I am looking... Read More
a Bakery in the English Market has been awarded the title of “Cork’s Friendliest Business”. The award comes from J-C-I Cork, in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, Evening Echo, and Silver-springs Hotel. 32 small businesses were nominated by readers of the Echo. and mystery shoppers then visited each and graded their experiences. The “Alternative... Read More
** ** ** Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of Cork Opera House yesterday (Wednesday 6th September 2012), Chairman Damian Wallace stated that the recent financial year had been challenging, and the tough economic environment had impacted on the Opera House; but despite general economic difficulties Cork Opera House had done well in relative terms,... Read More
Fine Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, has called for an insurance scheme to be established for victims of flooding who are being refused cover due to repeated flooding. The scheme which would be based on the national solidarity principle, along the lines of that which is used by Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Ireland... Read More
31st August 2012 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber Chief Executive Conor Healy today welcomed the news that a planning application for the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh will be made in October. According to Mr. Healy, “At present, Cork does not have a stadium with the capability of hosting major sporting events. As... Read More
31st August 2012 By Bryan T. Smyth news@TheCork.ie News that the majority of troops based at Collins Baracks are to remain in Cork is great news for the city and also for the army members and their families, according to local Cllr Mick Finn who joined the chorus of disapproval against the proposed relocation of... Read More
Cork City face Shamrock Rovers for the second time in a week, as the sides follow their FAI Cup meeting with a league clash at Turner’s Cross tomorrow. Speaking ahead of the game, Cork City boss Tommy Dunne told CorkCityFC.net that his side will be looking for the three points tomorrow night: “Looking back at... Read More
Cork County Council wishes to inform consumers that due to scheduled works, water will be off from 8pm on 30th august to 8am 31st August in the Kinsale road area, from Woodies DIY to Kinsale road roundabout. Cork County Council regrets any inconvenience caused.
Councillor Barbara Murray, Mayor of the County of Cork and John P. McDonough, Maryland Secretary of State at the formal signing of a Friendship Agreement between the State of Maryland, United States of America and Cork County at Cork County Hall, Cork, Ireland. Councillor, Barbara Murray, Mayor of the County of Cork and John P.... Read More
Millstreet Development Group have launched a new E Centre initiative which will be opening later in the autumn as a facility to support local start-up and growing businesses in Millstreet and the surrounding region. Áine Collins TD was instrumental in bringing the idea of an E-Centre to Millstreet Development Group who were anxious to find... Read More
> Following on from the commitment given by the City Manager Mr Tim Lucey > in June Cork City Council has introduced a severe weather SMS alert and > mailing list service. > > > > This service offers members of the public the opportunity to receive an > sms alert and /or an email... Read More
Four West Cork cheese makers; Milleens Cheese based in Eyeries, Gubbeen Farmhouse Products based in Schull, Durrus Farmhouse Cheese based in Coomkeen and Coolea Farmhouse Cheese named after their local village of Cúil Aodha are are to have their cheeses stocked in Tesco stores nationwide as part of the launch of the retailer’s new ‘Cheeses... Read More