15th Janaury 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The idea of attacking a Government policy, or some national plan, is commonplace for an aspiring politician who wants their name in the headlines. When the candidate is from an opposition party we expect nothing less, but what happens when a sitting politician wants headlines? and they start... Read More
14 January 2014 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Cork City Councillor is calling on householders to “smash their water metres”! Cllr Ted Tynan from the Workers Party has been against water charging since the idea was first mooted. At last nights Council meeting he said he will “stand alongside anyone who smashes their water meter”,... Read More
14th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth, reporting from Cork City Hall bryan@TheCork.ie The location of Cork’s new Events Centre will be known by May. A team of Consultants appointed by the City Manager have begun their 4 month job of weighing up proposals for South Main Street and Albert Quay. The goal is to... Read More
13th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of County Cork is delighted that Fota Island Golf Resort had secured the contract to host the Irish Open golf tournament in June. Fota Island Resort, which was recently purchased by Chinese investors The Kang Group Worldwide. Mayor of County Cork Cllr Noel O’Connor (FG)... Read More
11th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In another sign that the pen and paper is on the way out the Sports Capital Programme has also gone digital, so clubs must now apply online in a new system called OSCAR (Online Sports Capital Register). Sports organistions should also take note that this will be... Read More
10 January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Year awards scheme, celebrates its 21st Anniversary this year, at the upcoming Gala Awards Lunch on Jan 17th, at the Rochestown Park Hotel. International actor Jeremy Irons will be honoured at the event, and receive an Honorary Corkman award from last years... Read More
10th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you haven’t been on Popes Quay recently then prepare yourself for a change. The area has become more unfriendly and restrictive for cars. The opening of the street from the direction of the opera house bridge has been narrowed, and in keeping with the style of... Read More
10th January 2014 By Aidan Pendlebur – A Town Councillor on Clonakilty Town Council news@TheCork.ie Last week I informed my supporters and the people of my locality that I would not run in the May elections. While many seemed unsurprised, given my resentment towards the current Irish political landscape, the real reason was my inability... Read More
10th Janaury 2014 By TheCork.ie news@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann has extended the free parking promotion on Cork Commuter routes into 2014 – Glounthaune and Littleisland Stations as well as Midleton and Carrigtwohil all offer free parking to rail customers. Cork – Cobh and Cork – Midleton commuter services offer a frequent, efficient, reliable and cost effective... Read More
9th January 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It was all smiles at National Lottery HQ this afternoon, when a lucky Cork Lady collected her cheque for €100,000 she won the fantastic prize in the Christmas Millionaire Raffle draw on Tuesday 31 December 2013. “My daughter purchased the ticket for me as a Christmas present.”... Read More
8th January 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City manager John Caulfield has confirmed the appointment of John Dunleavy as Cork City captain for the 2014 season. Discussing the appointment, Caulfield explained that he believes Dunleavy’s personality is ideally suited to the role: “He is a fantastic leader, he has a great attitude and he... Read More
8 January 2014 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie One of the finest existing examples of a 17th Century Star Fort has been handed over to Cork City Council by the Office of Public Works (OPW). It follows a path in recent years of the OPW divesting itself of attractions, and giving them to local authorities, a... Read More