Thanks for the new school BUILDINGS, but we need more TEACHERS – says Sinn Fein

17 November 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Speaking following the government announcement of a programme of capital investment in schools, Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Deputy Jonathan O’Brien (from Cork North Central) said the announcement was welcome, but the Government must ensure that these schools are adequately resourced in terms of teaching staff and that the... Read More

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17th November, 2015

Concert in Ballymaloe for young muscians

17 November 2015 By Bryan 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. There’s a new Annual Event Celebrating Emerging Talent in Cork:... Read More

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17th November, 2015

Funding confirmed for new school buildings in Carrignavar and Blarney

17 November 2015, 7.10am By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and Minister of State for European Affairs, Dara Murphy TD, has warmly welcomed the announcement by Government today of a major school building programme, which includes funding for Scoil An Athar Tadhg in Carrignavar, and Scoil Chroí Íosa and... Read More

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16th November, 2015

Paschal Sheehy launches 2015 Christmas Cracker Charity cycle

16 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie RTE’s Southern Editor Paschal Sheehy unveiled details of the 2015 edition of the annual Christmas Cracker Charity Cycle at a photo-call in the Friends of Marymount shop on Friday, Nov. 13th. The shop is located on Cork’s Oliver Plunkett St. – recently voted the best street in... Read More

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16th November, 2015

Tickets for Placido Domingo Junior and Amanda Neri on sale

16 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following on from her sell-out Christmas show last year at the St Peter’s Church, this year’s event, on Sunday, December 6, is even bigger, with more international stars on stage, joining Ireland’s Bella Voce, who has chosen the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind as her charity... Read More

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16th November, 2015

How to have speed limits reviewed in Co Cork?

16 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie West Cork Sinn Fein Cllr Paul Hayes is calling on the public to contact the Council to highlight roads they feel need their speed limit reviewed. Road safety and in particular the dangers of speeding drivers are a constant concern for road users. Many of the accidents... Read More

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16th November, 2015

Cork TD says Mortgage to Rent scheme is failing

16 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As thousands await repossession, just 119 Mortgage to Rents approved As thousands of family homes are in the pipeline for repossession, a paltry 119 Mortgage-to-Rent transactions have been approved nationally so far, according to data released to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath. Deputy McGrath stated,... Read More

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16th November, 2015

Cork Convention Bureau staff travel to California to promote Cork

16 November 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork means business in California! B2B events connect Irish companies with US business tourism buyers Cork Convention Bureau joined seven other Irish tourism businesses in California this week, to take part in ‘Meet in Ireland’ events in Los Angeles and San Francisco – aimed at growing business tourism... Read More

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15th November, 2015

VIDEO: Successful conclusion to 60th Cork Film Festival

15 November 2015, 8.15pm By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie That’s a wrap folks! the 60th Cork Film Festival has concluded this Sunday evening, now, tell me who won what? The winners Irish short film Love is a Sting is in with a chance of Oscars® glory, after being selected as the Grand Prix Irish short... Read More

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15th November, 2015

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

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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

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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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