Buttimer present at Democrat Convention in Philadelphia
CORK senator Jerry Buttimer has described being present at the moment that Hillary Clinton made history by becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States. Senator Jerry...
View ArticlePublic throws weight behind Boxing Board
THE Cork County Boxing Board has thanked the public for its support since the Evening Echo highlighted its call for a long-promised Government-funded centre of excellence in Knocknaheeny to get the...
View ArticleMarket wants to manage tour groups
ENGLISH Market traders are investigating ways to better manage the number of tour groups visiting the iconic structure. In recent years, the Market has become a must-see for tourists visiting the city,...
View ArticleLack of €60 saw man get four months extra in jail
FAILURE to bring €60 to court resulted in a young man getting an extra four months in jail. Owen Murphy was already serving seven months in prison for other crimes. Sentencing was adjourned for three...
View ArticleWoman pleads for the return of her guide dog
A VISUALLY impaired Cork woman has appealed for her guidedog to be returned after the dog was removed to partake in a weight-loss programme. Lena Gourley, Gurranabraher, Cork who’s guidedog Elsa was...
View ArticleCORK WILDLIFE PARKS ARE TOP TOURIST SPOTS FOR VISITORS
FOTA Wildlife Park, Doneraile Wildlife Park, Blarney Castle, the Crawford Art Gallery and the Jameson Experience were among the most popular tourist attractions in the country last year, with a...
View ArticleJust 87 units to rent in Cork city
THERE were just 87 properties available to rent in Cork city yesterday – 1,000 fewer than on the same day six years ago. The declining number of rental properties was revealed amid growing concerns...
View ArticleIrish Water officials say water is safe to drink
OFFICIALS at Irish Water say there are no issues with drinking water in the Curraheen area after a scare in recent days. A spokesperson for the utility provider said the water supply in the area is...
View ArticleYoughal RNLI rescue dog and dive boat crew
HERO crew members from Youghal RNLI staged a dramatic canine rescue off the coast of Cork yesterday. The volunteers launched at around 3.10pm, initially responding to reports of a dive boat suffering...
View ArticleJobs saved at Whitegate oil refinery
Whitegate oil refinery in East Cork – Ireland’s only such facility – has been sold to Canadian giant Irving Oil with all existing jobs saved. Oil refinery, Whitegate, Co. Cork. Picture: Denis Minihane....
View Article‘I will battle leukaemia’ vows young Navy Officer Dad
A YOUNG Cork father-of-three battling a rare form of leukaemia will fight it with the great courage and determination he has shown all his life, according to his adoring wife. Richard Chute from...
View ArticleCork gets a mention on Democrat campaign trail
US Vice Presidential candidate Tim Kaine gave a special shout-out to a buddy from west Cork at a rally with Hillary Clinton in front of thousands of democrat supporters in Philadelphia. Democratic...
View ArticleA national strategy is needed on knotweed
A COORDINATED national strategy to combat the highly destructive Japanese knotweed plant is needed before it has a direct financial impact on families and businesses. That’s the view of Cork minister...
View ArticleCare worker loses unfair dismissal case
A CARE worker, who was convicted of assaulting a care home resident with autism, has lost his case for unfair dismissal. In the district court in May of last year, David Atkinson, aged 42, originally...
View ArticleMEP Deirdre Clune wants EMA to relocate to Cork
MEP Deirdre Clune has identified Cork as the ideal location for the European Medicines Agency (EMA) — an organisation that would bring 900 jobs. IE LIVE NEWS 26/05/2014 …Fine Gael candidate Deirdre...
View ArticleMinister agrees to fund student housing officer
THE Minister for Housing has announced new funding to support students amid the accommodation crisis. Simon Coveney speaking to members of the press in Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan Cork South Central...
View ArticleDrug warning after two west Cork deaths
CONCERNS have been raised about the dangers of the drug fentanyl for law enforcement officers, search dogs used to find narcotics, and citizens, due to its potency and availability. Two recent deaths...
View ArticleMiscarried foetus referred to as ‘retained product’
A YOUNG Cork woman who suffered a miscarriage has revealed her shock at the “cold” terminology on a HSE pamphlet which referred to the foetus as a “retained product of conception.” An aerial view of...
View ArticleAnti-social behaviour decreases in Mayfield
COMMUNITY efforts to strengthen Mayfield have paid dividends in recent weeks. Mayfield residents Catherine Coffey O’Brien and Terri Newman have hit out at the neglect of the area recenty. Garda...
View ArticleFirefighter dad of boy awaiting transplant in charity bid
THE firefighter dad of a little boy awaiting a transplant is inspiring colleagues in their efforts to send sick children to Disneyland. Ger Dolan, Cork City Fire Service, Aidan O’Brien, Alan Cadogan,...
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