Jonathan O’Brien TD calls for exam reforms

9 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central Deputy Jonathan O’Brien today condemned the actions of the State Examinations Commission for delaying decisions concerning a student’s appeal for reasonable accommodation during the Leaving Cert. Deputy Jonathan O’Brien, the former Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson said; “Every year I have been... Read More

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9th June, 2016

New Clonakilty Mayor installed Thursday 9th June 2016

9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie All are invited to witness the installation of the new Mayor of Clonakilty this Thursday evening (9th) at 8pm at Asna Square. The ceremony will be similar to last year’s one at the same location. Anthony McDermott will receive the Mayoral Chain and Robe from outgoing Mayor Cionnaith... Read More

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9th June, 2016

Captain America, Wonderwoman and Spiderman welcome County Council sponsorship

9 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s been announced that Cork County Council will be lead sponsor of the Cork Summer Show 2016. Cork Summer Show takes place on 18 and 19 June 2016 in the Showgrounds at Curraheen and promises great day out for all.

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9th June, 2016

JCI Cork is looking for Cork’s Friendliest Business of 2016

9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Following the tremendous success of last year’s JCI Friendly Business Awards (FBA), which saw Perry Street Market Café as the National winner in the Category of Shop Layout and Design. JCI Cork are on the hunt for another city centre business to receive this deserved accolade or an... Read More

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9th June, 2016

Labour appoints formed Cork TD Ciaran Lynch as party ‘spokesperson on Affordable Housing and the Retail Sector’

9 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ciaran Lynch has been appointed by the Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin as spokesperson on Affordable Housing and the Retail Sector. Mr Lynch was first elected in 2004 to Cork City Council and elected to Dáil Eireann in 2007 and again in 2011. Mr Lynch previously served as... Read More

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9th June, 2016

Cork farmers left high and dry as a result of delayed TAMS approvals – Murphy O’Mahony

9 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has called on the Agriculture Minister (Cork TD Michael Creed of Fine Gael) to intervene to speed up the TAMS application process. Since the introduction of the scheme last year, more than 5,000 applications have been lodged but... Read More

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9th June, 2016

Cork MEP Liadh Ní Riada welcomes U-turn in Fisheries Penalty Points

9 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has welcomed the U-turn in Fisheries Penalty Points, resulting in penalties only being applicable after a court has dealt with a case. A Member of the European Committee on Fisheries, Ní Riada said, “The last penalty point system was draconian, and I... Read More

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9th June, 2016

Castletownbere RNLI rescue two fishermen from sinking boat on Beara peninsula

9 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Castletownbere RNLI rescued two fishermen from a sinking vessel in the early hours of this morning (Thursday 9 June). The volunteer crew was requested to launch their all-weather lifeboat at 4.45am to go to the assistance of a fishing vessel which was reported sinking 11 miles south... Read More

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8th June, 2016

Cork Senator Jerry Buttimer becomes ‘Leader of the Seanad’

8 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has announced the appointment of Senator Jerry Buttimer as Leader of the Seanad. The Taoiseach said: “I am pleased to appoint Senator Jerry Buttimer as Leader of the new Seanad which meets for the first time today. Jerry has gained considerable parliamentary... Read More

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7th June, 2016

Clonakilty Mayor honours successful locals

7 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor and his colleagues on the Clonakilty Mayoral Council hosted a “Mayoral Reception” recently at which four locals “who have achieved something special over the last year” were honoured. The event was held at O’Donovan’s Hotel, and Mayor Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin in his welcome pointed out... Read More

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7th June, 2016

€115,000 funding for CHASM Project in UCC

7 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two UCC researchers have received €115,000 funding for a project that will see them investigate the digital consent process for patients who provide their health data to a variety of websites and patient centric social media platforms. Dr. Ciara Heavin and Dr. Yvonne O’Connor from the Health Information... Read More

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7th June, 2016

UN criticises government over homelessness crisis in Cork yet 9 months later still no response

7 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Anti-Austerity Alliance TD for Cork-North Central, Mick Barry, has called for immediate rent controls ‘with teeth’ to be introduced as two UN experts raised concerns about the huge increase in homelessness in Cork. The UN experts also criticised the government for their lack of a response to their... Read More

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