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Kanturk angler to fish for Ireland
KANTURK angler Ann McWilliams will fish for Ireland in the 2013 Ladies International Championships next month.
'Let's Go' summer jobs for teachers
THOSE with teaching qualifications in Co Cork who are currently looking for summer work have been encouraged to apply for one of the 160 new positions at Let's Go Summer Camps.
Barry's staff put their backs into fundraiser to help Haiti
World gathers for unique food fest
'Softly, softly' on developers rejected by county manager
DEVELOPERS cannot be seen to be absolved of their responsibilities for unfinished estates, the county council manager has warned as the local authority came under fire for its "softly, softly" approach to tackling incomplete housing projects.
Plan to change rates law welcomed
PROPOSED legislation that would remove the burden of a rates debt from new businesses has been welcomed by Cork County Council.
Berrings pupils' tome is fit to print
PUPILS, teachers and parents at Berring's National School have been busy in recent times with some extra curricular activities.
'They had too short a time together'
AFTER battling valiantly since last July following a horrific crash while on holiday in the UK which claimed the lives of his son Oisín and unborn daughter Elber Marie, Connie Twomey sadly passed away last Friday.
Young driver led gardai on high speed chase
A man who drove through a checkpoint before leading gardai on a high speed chase through the Mid Cork countryside is facing community service.
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Plan to change rates law welcomed
PROPOSED legislation that would remove the burden of a rates debt from new businesses has been welcomed by Cork County Council.
'Softly, softly' on developers rejected by county manager
DEVELOPERS cannot be seen to be absolved of their responsibilities for unfinished estates, the county council manager has warned as the local authority came under fire for its "softly, softly" approach to tackling incomplete housing projects.
Berrings pupils' tome is fit to print
PUPILS, teachers and parents at Berring's National School have been busy in recent times with some extra curricular activities.
Barry's staff put their backs into fundraiser to help Haiti
'Let's Go' summer jobs for teachers
THOSE with teaching qualifications in Co Cork who are currently looking for summer work have been encouraged to apply for one of the 160 new positions at Let's Go Summer Camps.
World gathers for unique food fest
IDA: hard to tell why site is idle
THE IDA has said that the changing nature of foreign direct investment has made it more difficult to attract companies to Fermoy's Business and Technology Park.
Doc has the perfect prescription for a safe getaway
Terror in Mallow after attacks on homes
GARDAI in Mallow were on a high state of alert this week following the death of Mallow man Roy O'Driscoll in Cork Prison.
Sherlock: Plan in progress to make Fermoy 'food valley'
JUNIOR Research and Innovation Minister Seán Sherlock says that the future for industry for Fermoy lies in creating a food hub in the region - and that he "resents" any suggestion that the town does not have a TD representing it.
Hats off to you, Ann
Business is brisk at reopened Macroom hotel
JOE LEOGUE
Sherlock: Plan in progress to make Fermoy 'food valley'
JUNIOR Research and Innovation Minister Seán Sherlock says that the future for industry for Fermoy lies in creating a food hub in the region - and that he "resents" any suggestion that the town does not have a TD representing it.
Terror in Mallow after attacks on homes
GARDAI in Mallow were on a high state of alert this week following the death of Mallow man Roy O'Driscoll in Cork Prison.
Doc has the perfect prescription for a safe getaway
IDA: hard to tell why site is idle
THE IDA has said that the changing nature of foreign direct investment has made it more difficult to attract companies to Fermoy's Business and Technology Park.
Ladies in a league all of their own
EAMONN Ryan's remarkable Cork team captured a 14th national title under his stewardship at Parnell Park last Saturday.
Golfers defy the weather to vie for Pat Owens Memorial Trophy
ANOTHER difficult weekend on the weather front did not deter over 200 competitors from taking part in the Pat Owens Memorial Trophy last weekend at Mallow Golf Club.
Hurling team prepares for Dromina test
On the local GAA scene, the c/ship season is now in full swing with the preliminary rounds taking pride of place in all grades at the moment.
Gallant ladies lose league final
MOURNEABBEY played Inch Rovers in the Senior League Final in Fermoy on Sunday 12th May. This was a very entertaining and competitive contest but Inch's experience proved too much for the Mourneabbey side.
Dark horses triumph
THE Newmarket darts league season came to a very exciting finish on Friday, April 26, in Dan Hourigan's bar.
Basketballers put on great performance
KANTURK Ladies Basketball Club's under 18 team were in the Parochial Hall on Thursday night last for the top four of the league play offs and, despite depleted numbers, the Kanturk team put on a magnificent performance.
Eamonn has a powerful energy to heal with tap into your own bio-energy
A DAIRY farmer from Killavullen is using his natural healing ability to help people unlock the healing powers of their own mind and body.
Highest green flag in Ireland set to be raised
Meelin
Magnificent seven gold for Vickie
Medals Bonaza: Last Sunday was a day to savour at Cork County Championships when our athletes competed in almost every discipline. They ran, jumped and threw with purpose.
Charity hit as vintage rally is cancelled
THE Dromcollogher May Fair & Vintage Rally has had to be postponed due to the poor underfoot conditions in the grounds where the event was to take place adjacent to the West Limerick town.
Community council meeting rescheduled
KILLAVULLEN
Vintage club day out will be a classic
CHARLEVILLE & District Veteran Vintage & Classic Club will hold a vintage tractor run on Sunday, May 26, starting from John Roche's garage, Kilmallock and members and non-members are welcome to join on the day for a scenic drive across the Ballyhouras.
EU takes up 'Forget Me Not' school campaign for missing people to go Europe-wide
Mental health for schools
A NEW initiative aimed at promoting positive mental health among schoolchildren was this week launched in Cork by children's ombudsman Emily Logan.
Survey for domestic water meters begins
CORK householders have been warned against letting anyone claiming to work for the council into their house as the local authority gathers information ahead of the proposed roll-out of domestic water metering.
Oxfam clothing banks are 'secure'
OXFAM Ireland has moved to reassure people about the security of its clothing donation banks in Kanturk and Mitchelstown which provide much-needed stock for Oxfam's Cork city shops following the recent RTÉ Prime Time investigation into the criminal gangs targeting donations of second-hand clothing.
Community groups can share in €100k fund
COMMUNITIES from right across North Cork have been told to apply for their share in €100,000 in funding from Cork County Council's 2013 Amenity Grants Scheme.
Going blind proves an eye opener for Mallow mayor
Voting underway in Macroom Person of the Year awards
Xtravision staff dodge the bullet
Welsh wool wizards go head to head in Millstreet showdown
A STAR attraction at this year's CLiK All Ireland Sheep Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Millstreet will be when the current world champion wool handler Gwenan Paewai from Wales goes head to head with the previous world champion, Bronwen Tango, who is also from Wales.
