Hi °C | Lo °C Not enough jobs being created in gaeltacht
NOT enough new jobs are being created to maintain employment levels in Irish-speaking areas, the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht has warned.
Now is the time to select and honour your Mallow stars of 2012
TIME is fast running out for nominations for the 23rd annual Corkman sponsored Mallow Sports and Leisure Awards with the deadline set for next Friday, January 25.
A drink or two might be okay... but we're not supporting 'insane' Danny Healy Rae
WE might allow a drink or two - but we're not willing to change the law on drink driving.
Not enough jobs being created in gaeltacht
NOT enough new jobs are being created to maintain employment levels in Irish-speaking areas, the regional authority responsible for the economic, social and cultural development of the Gaeltacht has warned.
I thought it was an early April Fool's joke - it's insane
A BOHERBUE woman who is actively seeking to change the current drink driving legislation to bring it in line with other European countries said she was "horrified" at Cllr Danny Healy Rae's proposal to allow for gardai permits to be issued to elderly drivers in rural areas to have a drink or two over the legal limit.
We're being asked to hand your local funding to a new quango
THE board of IRD Duhallow, having carefully considered the proposal from cabinet to align LEADER groups like IRD Duhallow with the local authorities - which would result in LEADER funds moving out of the control of communities and their voluntary elected board - IRD Duhallow decided to embark on community consultations.
Suicide group has helped hundreds back from the brink
A FREE service which helps adults throughout North Cork who may be contemplating suicide, or have previously attempted suicide, has helped at least 200 people since 2008.
No tax on TD'S offices - but charities must pay
A CORK councillor has slammed a loophole in legislation that sees TDs' constituency offices exempt from paying commercial rates.
The wrong time to land property tax on families
I FIRMLY believe this is not the time for the introduction of a residential property tax and the current Fine Gael / Labour government would be very unwise to proceed with the introduction of such a tax during the lifetime of this government.
Typical traits of your sun sign
IN two days time we will have a new moon. This is an excellent time to start something — you could think of it like pulling into a petrol station and filling your tank.
Returned emigrant is feeling unsettled
Terri I am feeling a bit unsettled at present. I have returned home to Ireland (small town in west Cork) after living in America for the past 42 years. I had to return for family reasons â?” Ireland is not the country I left back in 1969. I feel like a fish out of water.
Titanic offering of music in Cobh
THE lead singer with critically acclaimed traditional Irish band Dervish, Kathy Jordan, is among a number of top artists lined up to play a series of concerts in Cobh over the coming days to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
Rapid fire tour if Irish theatre
TEN of the most famous Irish plays condensed into one hilarious hour-long performance.
Enjoy the fruits of your labours
Dear Terri,
Seeking out Cork's horse racing history
Dear Editor, I am an historian researching aspects of the history of horsebreeding and horse racing in North Cork and Munster over the past century.
What you think is what you live
YOUR relationship with yourself is critically important and without a positive self-talk practice you will become trapped in the loop of negative thinking.
What your sun sign says about you
LAST week saw mercury (planet of communication ) going 'direct'; it has been retrograde since March 11.
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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.
Kanturk angler to fish for Ireland
KANTURK angler Ann McWilliams (pictured) will fish for Ireland in the 2013 Ladies International Championships next month.
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.
