€194m city investment
Cork City Council has committed to spending almost €194m on works in the city over the next three years. Among the works to be completed are the long awaited repair of the Quay Walls near the Mercy Hospital, the development of...
The business of music
The music business has faced unprecedented challenges over the past decade. The rise in illegal downloads and accessibility of music online has forced a shift in thinking that has been difficult for many in the business. Despite the challenges, the...
Country living in Cloghroe
Address: Rosemount Cottage, Cloghroe, Cork Type: Four-bedroom detached Note: Gas fired central heating Contact: DNG Kevin Condon, 021-4220019 Price: €150,000
Quote of the day
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Sporting sickbay
If you push your body to its limits through sport, you’ll know the benefits of a medical practice that understands your sporting needs and the importance of getting an efficient service. Christine Allen speaks to Dr Paul O’Keeffe of the...
Single And The City
Our weekly tongue in cheek look at single life in Cork.
Skoda downsizes engine for the better
Skoda has a new petrol engine option for the Octavia that lowers the CO2 for a petrol car while still giving great driving smoothness and comfort. Michael Moroney took the new Octavia for a test drive and was impressed with...
Somebody to look up to
On Monday evening I was in Dublin to attend RTÉ's The Front Line as a participant from the audience. The show was about the Presidency and my contribution was about the absurdity of the political hoops prospective candidates must jump through,...
In the Footsteps of St. Finbarre (Part 260) Coca Cola comes to Cork, 1952
“Mr James A Farley, Chairman of the American Coco Cola Export Corporation and former Postmaster General of the United States was among the passengers who disembarked from the liner America at Cobh. Mr Farley will attend the opening today of...
O hAilpin confirms management ambitions
Cork GAA legend and All-Ireland winning captain Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has announced his desire to manage the Cork senior hurlers in the future. As the current crop of Rebel hurlers under Denis Walsh prepare for their first round qualifier game...
Alexandra Burke is bringing the love to the Marquee
Alexandra Burke spills out positive energy from every pore. Her enthusiasm is charming. She even says that interviews are one of her favourite parts of her job, as she loves to talk about herself. Not that she is arrogant or...
A Council meeting to remember
It's very rare that I lose any sleep about missing a City Council meeting. I've written here in the past about the fact that they are hardly what you would ever describe as 'fun'. Usually, you leave City Hall on...
Pat McAuliffe - Sports broadcaster
Name: Pat McAuliffe Occupation: Sports broadcaster with RTÉ Radio and the Sunday Game Location: Douglas Favourite thing about Cork: Sport in Cork is incredible; people have an interest in all sports.
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