IFA Deputy President Corkman Tim O’Leary meets Agri Minister Simon Coveney in relation to recent Floods

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary (Cork) and Flood Project Chairman Tom Turley met with Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney (Cork) and OPW Minister Simon Harris last night to highlight the extent of the difficulties farmers are facing following recent flooding. At the meeting they reiterated the IFA’s call... Read More

8th December, 2015

Bandon floods affect charity work

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A leading Irish charity has been left counting the cost of flooding caused by Storm Desmond at the weekend. Gorta-Self Help Africa’s retail outlet in Bandon was engulfed by flood waters which rose to several feet inside its Bridge Street outlet, as the storm raged on Saturday night.... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Why are young women not attracted to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics?

8 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There are not enough women entering into Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) fields. In 2014 just 17% of entrants to third level courses in ICT were female, a figure that has been consistent since 2004[1]. Similarly only 24% of Engineering entrants are female. The situation is even... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Cork Chamber annual Blacktie dinner sold out

8 December 2015By Bryan T. Smythbryan@TheCork.ie Cork Chamber’s Annual Dinner has sold out quickly as expected. It will take place on Friday 5th February 2016 and promises to be another great success with companies from across the business community descending on City Hall. The black tie event takes place in the Concert Hall of Cork... Read More

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8th December, 2015

West Cork man missing overnight located by Coast Guard Helicopter

8 December 2015, 10.30am By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A man in his sixties who had be reported missing overnight in Sprat Hill near Bantry, Co Cork, has been located safe and well. The Shannon based Coast Guard Helicopter, Rescue 115, and local Coast Guard units assisted Bantry Gardaí with a search operation that commenced last... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Turkish Airlines pilots to be trained at Atlantic Flight Training Academy Cork

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA), has announced a significant contract win with award-winning Turkish Airlines, to train its cadet pilots from AFTA’s base in Cork Airport. The Cadet Pilot Training agreement with Turkish Airlines, represents the first for an Irish company, which is regulated... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Berrings Macra from Cork are Macra na Feirme Women’s Soccer Champions

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie National Dairy Council Indoor Soccer Champions – Macra Berrings Macra, women’s team were the big winners at Macra’s NDC Indoor Soccer All-Ireland final last weekend. They beat Knockraha Macra, from Seandun Co Cork with that team taking second place. Redcross Macra, Wicklow took home the top men’s... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Cork’s Tyndall Institute helps European Space Agency develop radiation-resistant transistors for mission to Jupiter

8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Researchers at Tyndall National Institute in Cork have been working with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop transistors that can withstand high doses of radiation in space. “Radiation-hard” transistors make it easier for space missions to avoid electronic system failures caused by radiation, so they can function... Read More

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8th December, 2015

National Coordination Group discusses Bandon Floods, and other areas

8 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A meeting of the National Coordination Group to discuss the on-going severe weather was convened in the (NECC) National Emergency Coordination Centre yesterday (7th December 2015) to review the response to date, to assess the impact of the storms on infrastructure and communities and to ensure that the... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Fianna Fail Health spokesman (Cork TD Billy Kelleher) says waiting lists not being tackled by Government

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “Minister Spins While Patients Wait”, “Targets to be hit by June missed again in November” That is the summary from Cork TD Billy Kelleher, he is not happy with the Government Waiting list targets to be achieved by the end of June have again been missed says... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Web Summit co-founder Daire Hickey encourages Cork people to volunteer abroad

8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Have you ever thought about volunteering abroad? Yesterday marked the launch of EIL Explore, a programme organised and funded by EIL Intercultural Learning that provides over 30 awards to Irish residents interested in volunteering, cultural immersion, or language education abroad. The launch took place at the Cork... Read More

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8th December, 2015

Cork Flood victims can apply for Social Welfare Humanitarian Assistance scheme

8 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you have been flooded you may be able to get financial help from the Department of Social Protection’s Humanitarian Assistance Scheme. The means-tested scheme provides emergency financial assistance to households who are not able to meet costs for essential needs immediately following flooding. The scheme aims to... Read More

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