25 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Government TD has rubbished current procedures for keeping an eye on how money is spent in Ireland’s school system. Fine Gael TD Jim Daly of Cork South West said: “The lack of accountability, transparency, misuse of public funds – and in some cases blatant fraud that... Read More
25 August 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann officially launched its sleek new double decker buses in Mahon Point last week with the help of local employees, and local school children. This year, the company has increased its Cork fleet to 154 – which includes fifteen new double deck buses, five new commuter coaches,... Read More
25 August 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What has happened? Kearys was today unveiled as the exclusive agent in Munster to supply and support BMW’s range of electric vehicles, the award-winning BMW i models. Who was there? Minister for Agriculture, Food, the Marine and Defence Simon Coveney T.D., an avid electric vehicle supporter and ambassador... Read More
23 August 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Heritage Week is off to a flying start with audiences of more than 20,000 turning out for Cork Heritage Open Day in the City. The annual celebration of Cork’s built heritage provided free access to more than 40 buildings, usually closed to the general public, along with 100... Read More
23 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí at Fermoy are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occured yesterday afternoon, Saturday 22nd August 2015 at 4 p.m. A male motorcyclist (41 years) was fatally injured when his motorcycle collided with a car. The collision occurred at Ballinrush, Kilworth, Co. Cork. The motorcyclist was... Read More
22 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The sixth annual Irish Redhead Convention got off to a fiery start yesterday afternoon! Hosted in the coastal village of Crosshaven, crowds of gingers from all over the globe arrived, some with their redhead-appreciating friends, to enjoy the weekend red fest. Highlights of the Convention so far... Read More
21 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Cork North Central Senator and the Party’s Seanad Spokesperson on Health, Colm Burke, has said that “we need to plan ahead for our ageing population” and that there is an urgent need to develop and grow professional home care services. The number of people aged... Read More
21 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s rare to see something negative about West Cork – the scenic tourist friendly section of Co Cork – but alas today word reached us that the The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) advises of a food recall of fresh mussels supplied from Roaringwater Bay. The... Read More
21 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Whitechurch Macra na Feirme club is this year celebrating it’s 55th year. To celebrate this milestone, a dinner dance is being held in the Clayton Hotel, Silver Springs, Cork on 17th October 2015. The event is open to all. Tickets E35, will be soon available through Whitechurch... Read More
20 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The first ever Music in Community Festival, sponsored by Voxpro, and supported by Cork County Council and Ballincollig’s business community, is a free family festival taking place in Ballincollig Regional Park on Sunday 30th August from 1pm to 6pm, and will be a celebration of Cork’s musical... Read More
19 August 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water, Ireland’s national water utility responsible for providing and developing water and waste water services throughout Ireland, has signed a contract with EPS and Sorensen Civil Engineering Joint Venture for the construction of a new €12.5 million wastewater treatment plant in Youghal, Co. Cork, as part... Read More
18 August 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association and Cork City Council have officially launched this year’s Cork Better Building Awards. The awards honour the best-designed and best-kept buildings in Cork City and suburbs, and are aimed at rewarding businesses and building care-takers for their efforts to protect, enhance and improve the city’s... Read More
