Gay Byrne to perform at Ballymaloe Grainstore venue, Co Cork

15 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Entertainment news If you haven’t been to Ballymaloe Grainstore then you should check it out, at least once. Despite the Ballymaloe name, no it’s not a restaurant, it’s an entertainment venue in a beautifully resorted stone building. A good opportunity to visit would be Wednesday 2nd... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

14th November, 2015

Cork TD wants ATMs to dispense more tenners

14 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie How many times have you tried to buy some tiny item in a shop and have had to say “I’m sorry I only have a 50 [euro note]… from the ATM”? Maybe its a throwback to Celtic Tiger when a 50 euro note was the minimum people... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th November, 2015

Chambers Ireland recognise excellence of Cork County Council

14 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council picked up two accolades at the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government 2015 Awards ceremony in Dublin (Thursday 12th November 2015) The Sustainable Environment Award went to Cork County Hall Campus Beyond 2020 and the Outstanding Customer Service went to Your Good Self: Cork’s... Read More

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14th November, 2015

Cork Secondary School marks 50th anniversary with Entertainment show

14 Novmeber 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment News Half a century on from opening the school, it’s party time. Christ King Secondary School (South Douglas Road, Cork) marks 50 years of education this year. To celebrate this milestone, the school have organised a wonderful 50th Anniversary Show. The school also celebrates its 25th successive... Read More

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14th November, 2015

Sinn Féin comments on resignation of Glanmire based Cork County Cllr Ger Keohane

14 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elain@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin has responded to the resignation of Councillor Ger Keohane. A party spokesperson said; “We are disappointed that Councillor Keohane has decided to leave Sinn Féin. “He was a valued member of our team on Cork County Council. “We are particularly surprised given the fact that he... Read More

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13th November, 2015

Billy Kelleher TD Named as FF Director of Elections

13 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has appointed the Party’s Frontbench Health Spokesperson Billy Kelleher TD as Director of Elections for the General Election campaign. Deputy Martin commented, “Billy was first elected to the Dáil in 1997 and has a wide range of experience, having served as... Read More

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13th November, 2015

Karen Underwood to sing at the Everyman Theatre in early Christmas season

13 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork International Choral Festival are proud to present A Soulful Christmas fundraiser; with, the inimitable Soul and Gospel singer, Karen Underwood and band, along with the bedrock of Cork’s young singing ingénues Voiceworks Studio Group, bringing an eclectic evening of Gospel Songs, Hymns and many other... Read More

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13th November, 2015

President of Ireland launches University College Cork’s new research and teaching Centre

13 November 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, today officially launched The Centre for the Study of Moral Foundations of Economy & Society at an event held at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin. This launch is the final event under the President of Ireland’s Ethics Initiative, which ran from... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

13th November, 2015

When will Console’s Christmas Celebration of Light take place?

13 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Families and friends of people lost through suicide in Cork have the chance to come together to remember their loved ones at Console’s upcoming Christmas Celebration of Light. The evening of song, music, poetry and reflection takes place in the Sacred Heart Church on Western Road on... Read More

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12th November, 2015

Ibec Cork to launch general election campaign

12 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ibec Cork, the group that represents business in the region, will launch its General Election 2016 campaign at 11:30am tomorrow (Friday November 13) in Maryborough House, Cork, where it will set out the key priorities for the region for the next government. At the launch, which will... Read More

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12th November, 2015

Cork midwife’s caring jewellery to be showcased at City Hall Crafts Fair

12 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Cork midwife who has channelled her caring abilities into her own range of jewellery with healing properties, will appear at the City Hall Crafts and Design Fair, Cork, from November 26-29. Over €150,000 per day will be spent at the Cork Fair which will feature more than... Read More

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12th November, 2015

Christmas lights on your house can help cancer

12 November 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mercy Hospital Foundation is encouraging families to light up their homes this Christmas, share the spectacle with their communities, and shine a light on cancer services at the Mercy. This December, join the Muldowney family from Cobh and the Carey family from Youghal, who last Christmas raised... Read More

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