Cork MEP Liadh Ní Riada condemns Minister Simon Coveney´s decision to overturn High Court judgement

8 March 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Speaking from Brussels today, the Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland-South, Liadh Ní Riada, has condemned Minister Simon Coveney´s decision to sign a new Statutory Instrument to invalidate a recent High Court judgement that ruled to abolish the current penalty point system for fishermen. Ní Riada said, “The High... Read More

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8th March, 2016

Joe Dolan Tribute and City of Cork Male Voice Choir unite in aid of Mercy Hospital Foundation

8 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St. Finbarr’s National Hurling and Football Club, Togher will host Ireland’s favourite Joe Dolan Tribute act and the City of Cork Male Voice Choir on Sunday, March 20th, in a musical night not to be missed, in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Paschal Brennan, together with his... Read More

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7th March, 2016

RedFM are official media partners of Cobh Ramblers FC

7 March 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cobh Ramblers Football Club will be showing off a new colour on their kit when they walk out for their first home league game of the 2016 season, having announced an official media partnership Cork’s Red FM. The famous Claret and Blue colours will remain for the East... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

7th March, 2016

Rural Ireland remains a top priority for Fianna Fáil – says new West Cork Fianna Fail TD

7 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South-West Fianna Fáil TD Margaret Murphy O’Mahony says Fianna Fáil will ensure that rural Ireland is given the same employment and economic opportunities as urban areas, and that the imbalance that has been enforced by Fine Gael and Labour is halted. Deputy Murphy O’Mahony explained, “Rural Ireland... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th March, 2016

Cork Midsummer Festival announces 20% funding increase for its 20th anniversary

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Midsummer Festival returns for 2016 with the announcement of a 20% increase in funding from the Arts Council. The good news comes as the renowned cultural Festival prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Cork Midsummer Festival will run over two weekends from 17-19 June,... Read More

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7th March, 2016

Water pressure IS improving in Kildorrery, Co. Cork – says Irish Water

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water have confirmed that following on from works carried out by the utility in partnership with Cork County Council, there have been significant improvements to water pressure in the village of Kildorrery, Co. Cork. Irish Water has been working with the community in Kildorrery to resolve... Read More

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7th March, 2016

Mallow based EPS Group retains its Deloitte Best Managed Company Status for 2016/2017

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie EPS has been named as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme. The company, which demonstrated superior business performance for the second year running, was recognised at an awards gala dinner in Dublin on 4 March 2016. Members of the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Cork student wins Doodle 4 Google 2016 competition

7 March 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 12 year old Cork student Mia Buckley from Summercove National School has been crowned the winner of this year’s Doodle 4 Google competition. Having faced tough competition from 74 other regional finalists, Mia’s doodle will go live to millions of users on Easter Monday, 28th March on the... Read More

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7th March, 2016

Redhead art exhibition at Cork Airport

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Crosshaven based Irish Redhead Convention are hosting an exhibition of Jörg Köster’s redhead portraits at Cork Airport from today ’til hte end of the month. The “King and Queen of the Redheads” will attend an opening reception on Thursday, 10 March at 5.30pm in the Airport.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th March, 2016

Cork MEP Deirdre Clune appointed as a negotiator for the European Parliament on aviation

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune has been appointed as a negotiator for the European Parliament in the upcoming discussions with the European Commission on a new EU wide Aviation strategy for Europe. Speaking after the appointment, Clune, a member of the EU Transport committee, described the position... Read More

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7th March, 2016

Irish Cancer Society needs Daffodil Day volunteers in Ballyvolane, Bishopstown, and Mahon

7 March 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today the Irish Cancer Society, with lead partner Dell, urgently appeals for volunteers in Cork city and the suburbs of Ballyvolane, Bishopstown and Mahon, on Saturday March 12th for their Daffodil Day 2016 collections. If you are based in those areas with some time to volunteer please... Read More

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7th March, 2016

‘Ballyhea says no’ group hold final anti-bondholder protest in North Co Cork village

7 March 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The ‘Ballyhea says no’ group have held their last march. Around 100 people gathered in the village of in Ballyhea, North Co Cork on Sunday to mark the last rally against the decision to have the Irish taxpayer bail out bondholders. The groups marches lasted only 10 minutes... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN