CorkIndependent.com News feed - Local News and Opinion http://www.corkindependent.com Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:17:01 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.corkindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.corkindependent.com CorkIndependent.com News feed - Local News and Opinion http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3074&Itemid=83 I am reminded at this time every year just how much families are ripped off by the education system in this country because August is the month that we all shell out vast amounts of money on uniforms and books for those returning to school. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:26:29 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3064&Itemid=82 The Beacon Medical Group has dismissed a recent complaint lodged to the Competition Authority in Limerick and insisted it will have no bearing on the outcome of the rescheduled An Bord Pleanála oral hearing in Cork. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:36:09 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3063&Itemid=82 The sport of boxing received a substantial profile boost here this week as Ireland's three Olympic medal winners, Kenny Egan, Paddy Barnes and Darren Sutherland, arrived home from Beijing to a hero's welcome following their spectacular successes. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:35:18 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3062&Itemid=82 Cork-based MEP Colm Burke has told the Cork Independent he is ready and able for the challenge of former GAA President Sean Kelly if Mr Kelly decides to contest selection as Fine Gael's MEP for Ireland South at the next European elections. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:34:24 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3061&Itemid=82 Reaction to the Ryanair announcement was negative from both local politicians and business leaders. Carrigaline-based TD Simon Coveney described the announcement as "really bad news for Cork". Deputy Coveney repeated that in his belief only a debt-free, autonomous Cork Airport as promised by the government would be able to compete aggressively for business. He added that Cork needed more option destinations, not less. He concluded that the continuing uncertainty surrounding the airport's debt and the failure to appoint a new chair to the board left Cork Airport in a "stagnating" condition. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:33:52 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3060&Itemid=82 Ryanair boss Michael O' Leary has said that he would move into the old Cork Airport terminal in a shot if given the opportunity. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:33:17 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3059&Itemid=82 Susan Sinnott and Katie Malone (8) pictured at the 2nd Youghal Medieval Festival in St. Mary's Gardens, Youghal yesterday part of Heritage week. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:25:54 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3058&Itemid=82 Clonakilty man Eddie Cussen was welcomed to the Ulster Bank corporate box in Croke Park by Kerry man Sean Healy, Managing Director Sales Business Banking, Ulster Bank. The lucky Corkonian won a corporate box for himself and 29 of his colleagues at O'Brien, Cussen and Co ltd, for the All-Ireland semi-final which saw his native Cork draw with Kerry. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:24:51 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3057&Itemid=82 Ryanair Chief Michael O' Leary has spoken out against the Dublin Airport Authority's power over Cork airport saying that once again Cork is losing out as a result decision made by Dublin. The airline chief's comments came as he announced that Ryanair will be closing two of the seven routes it operates from Cork Airport. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:23:44 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3049&Itemid=83 I have been spending quite an amount of time watching the Olympic games from Beijing. Well, what else are ya gonna do if your on holidays in Ireland and the rain keeps bucketing down? Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:17:47 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3037&Itemid=82 More than 150 holidaymakers whose flight was seriously delayed en-route from Spain to Cork Airport finally made it back to Ireland after a 24-hour ordeal. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:53:22 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3036&Itemid=82 Cork and Kerry meet for the 17th time in 10 years of Championship Football this Sunday at Croke Park, with a place in the All Ireland Final at stake. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:51:16 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3035&Itemid=82 Bantry Bay Seafoods in West Cork is facing into its second food safety issue in two years following a warning from the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that consumers should not eat eating “certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods, imported from Ireland”. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:45:36 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3034&Itemid=82 Cork City Football Club took the first step towards financial redemption last night, following the transfer of Dave Mooney’s to Reading FC. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:43:16 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3033&Itemid=82 A superb night of exciting Cuban music and song will kick-start this year's Guinness Jazz Festival on the October Bank Holiday weekend in Cork. More than 100 bands will perform in 80 venues citywide. Pictured at the announcement that tickets have gone on sale for all events were models Tai Figal and Jean Kenny. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:14:41 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3032&Itemid=82 Paul Sheridan, Tour de Munster Organiser Making a Difference for the last eight years, with a yearly charity cycle all over Munster. This year all proceeds go to Enable Ireland. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:12:57 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3031&Itemid=82 John Miller, director of Cork Civic Trust and Cork Vision Centre signing the visitors book durng a courtesy call to Lord Mayor Cllr. Brian Bermingham and Lady Mayoress Elma Bermingham at City Hall. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:03:33 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3028&Itemid=83 The fitness of the Kerry footballers has always been marvelled at and I had first hand opportunity to marvel at it myself last Sunday as I returned by train from Dublin to Cork. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:14:43 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3010&Itemid=82 A veiled threat from Health Minister Mary Harney that she could propose the closure of one of Cork's three accident and emergency units has drawn an angry response from healthcare workers and politicians in the city. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:31:43 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3009&Itemid=82 The Education Minister Batt O' Keeffe has revealed that he wants to undertake an audit of spending in Irish universities. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:30:59 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3008&Itemid=82 Local representatives have raised serious concerns about rising fail rates in the leaving certificate mathematics exam. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:30:12 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3007&Itemid=82 The Cork Institute of Technology unveiled the 2008 – 2009 Continuing Education Prospectus for Courses today, Thursday, August 15. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:29:35 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3006&Itemid=82 An Bord Pleanala have given the go-ahead for a new €85 million commercial and residential development in Carrigtwohill, Cork. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:28:49 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3005&Itemid=82 Minister for Health Children Mary Harney TD, performs the topping out ceremony for the 151 Bed Cardiac / Renal Centre development at Cork University Hospital, included are; Norbert O'Reilly CEO Pierse Group, Tony McNamara General Manager CUH and Consultant Tom Aherne. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:23:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3004&Itemid=82 Róisín Ní Shé, Ballinora, Eadaoin Hayes, Macroom and Brian Hanley, Ballincollig, who each received 600 points in their Leaving Cert results, with the Minister for Education and Science, Batt O'Keeffe TD and school principal, Pat Kinsella at Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig yesterday morning. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:20:55 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3003&Itemid=82 Former Republic of Ireland international Paul McGrath, assisting the FAI qualified coaches in training drills for the children participating at the National Irish Bank FAI Summer Soccer School, Colaiste Stiofain Naofa, Cork. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:19:39 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2997&Itemid=83 The Beijing Olympics signifying man's endeavour to conquer the odds and win, against the toughest competition in the world. Limerick man Ger McDonnell reached out and grabbed his own Olympic medal by conquering K2. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:23:11 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2980&Itemid=82 The enrolment of a female student to the all-boys Nagle Community College in Mahon this week on the instructions of the Department of Education is likely to see schools around the country urgently rewording their enrolment policies. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:34:25 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2979&Itemid=82 A decision on whether or not plans to develop a private hospital on the grounds of Cork University Hospital should be given the green light, has been delayed. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:33:50 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2978&Itemid=82 Members of the Board of Bantry's Harbour Commissioners have vowed to fight plans which could see the Bantry Bay Harbour Commissioners consigned to history. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:33:03 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2977&Itemid=82 The decision to award funding for a new €5 million garda barracks in Ballincollig has been put on hold in the wake of recent government cutbacks. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:32:23 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2976&Itemid=82 The 2008 Meteor Munster Sevens Tournament officially kicks off: Sevens International Star, Denis Hurley along with Heineken Cup Heroes, Liefi mi Mafi and Alan Quinlan joined Meteor's Head of Communication, Amanda Carroll from Patrickswell, Co Limerick, to launch the 2008 Meteor Munster Sevens Tournament at Charleville RFC. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:25:45 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2975&Itemid=82 It's 'as you were' for both the Cork hurling and football starting line-ups as the teams prepare for their respective semi and quarter final clashes at Croke Park this coming Sunday, August 10. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:23:48 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2974&Itemid=82 Local representatives have implored the government to take action immediately to help the 180 workers in Cork who have learned that they will lose their jobs by the end of next year. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:22:05 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2941&Itemid=82 Convicted drug smuggler Perry Wharrie who was convicted last week for his role in the Dunlough Bay drugs haul was in court again yesterday (Wednesday) facing extradition proceedings which may see him sent to the UK accused of breaking his parole conditions after he left the country after being released from prison where he had served 17 years for murder. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:38:25 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2940&Itemid=82 The long-awaited regeneration of the Spriggs Road flats in Gurranabraher has been cancelled by Cork City Council due to a lack of funding. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:37:47 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2939&Itemid=82 County Manager Martin Riordan came under severe pressure from councillors at this week's meeting of Cork County Council to include proposals for the development of a new town near Innishshannon in the next County Development Plan. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:31:41 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2938&Itemid=82 A 50-year-old Corkman who cannot be named to protect his victims has been jailed for four years for raping his two sisters more than 30 years ago. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:30:16 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2937&Itemid=82 Fianna Fáil councillors were among those who called on Minister Gormley to resign over what they claim is the Minister's poor handling of the toxic contamination scandal at Haulbowline in Cork Harbour. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:29:05 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2936&Itemid=82 The Government have pledged to make €273,000 available to a number of regions in West Cork to ensure that drinking water there is of the very highest quality. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:27:59 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2935&Itemid=82 Law Hero Niamh Gunn is Cork Person of Month. American Walter Swift served 26 years for a crime he did not commit, and it was the work of Cork law intern Niamh Gunn that uncovered the evidence to set him free. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:19:41 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2934&Itemid=82 Lord Mayor Cllr Brian Bermingham inspects the Guard of Honour during a courtesy visit to Collins Barracks. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:18:33 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2933&Itemid=82 The latest birth at Fota Wildlife Park, Finn (pictured), a male giraffe, was officially announced yesterday (Wednesday). Finn has settled in extremely well at Fota, and is thriving. Finn is now one of 15 Giraffe present in Fota Wildlife Park. As the herd continues to grow the view of the extensive herd in the park is very impressive. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:17:51 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2928&Itemid=83 What a week for getting my goat up! I have to say I despair at the service Cork people put up with and I have to wonder if bosses and owners actually know how their staff behave behind their back. At a time when value for money is equalled only by great service here's a couple of humdingers for you. A buddy of mine was in the market for some DIY help for his new house and walked into a store in Douglas on Monday morning. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:30:27 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2914&Itemid=82 The luxury South African mansion of one of the convicted drug smugglers will be auctioned by authorities there with the proceeds to go towards the fight against drugs in South Africa. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:51:47 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2913&Itemid=82 Roy Keane returns to the club where his professional career started when he takes his Sunderland charges to Turners Cross to face Cobh Ramblers on Monday, July 28. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:51:10 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2912&Itemid=82 The Office of the Ombudsman is currently seeking an explanation from Cork City Council in relation to a supposed breach of public rights under the Planning and Development Act. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:31:53 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2911&Itemid=82 Linda Pentony, Lucy Burke, Rachel and Alice O'Connor, Beibhinn Walsh and Leyla Downey members of the Mayfield Community Arts Centre at the GlobalFest Youths Arts Festival in Bishop Lucey Park at the weekend. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:22:52 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2910&Itemid=82 1 Gun, 1 kidnapped Bishop, 3 Lads from Barrytown, the American Marines and 2 days the residents of Barrytown will never forget. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:21:32 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2909&Itemid=82 Three men convicted of possessing at least €440 million worth of cocaine off the west Cork coast on July 2, 2007 have been sentenced to a combined 85 years in prison. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:20:27 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2904&Itemid=83 I have just returned from the plastic wannabe capital of Europe, if not the world; Puerto Banus. I was over for a long weekend with RSVP magazine at the annual Marbella Ball, a right posh affair, with all the visiting Irish A listers mingling with their ex- pat Irish A lister equivalents who are now in permanent residence on the Costa. In typical Marbella fashion it was fillets steaks all the way and dancing the night away to Boney M. Happy days with old ra ra rasputin! Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:40:06 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2889&Itemid=82 Schools in the Cork City are currently more than €200,000 in arrears in water charges owed to the city council. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:31:15 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2888&Itemid=82 Health cuts are hitting Cork families hard with the long awaited opening of a family support service in North Cork now deferred and all child case conferences for the Cork and Kerry region due to be suspended for three weeks in August. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:30:34 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2887&Itemid=82 Local authority housing to the value of more than €140 million remains unoccupied in both Cork city and county t despite record numbers of people now on local authority housing lists. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:29:53 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2886&Itemid=82 Proposals to site a new tall building in the Blackpool area of Cork have been cut down by members of the city council. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:28:44 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2885&Itemid=82 This year's ACC Bank Cork Week could generate as much as €40 million for the economy. While estimates published this week have suggested that the event could generate between €10 and €20 million, according to Jean Kearney, Media Spokesperson for the event, in reality this figure could be much higher. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:28:10 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2884&Itemid=82 Georgina Staliglowe and Joaquim Martin from salsaireland.com dancing with hundreds of others during the Cuban Extravaganza featuring Ska Cubano and El Guayabero at Charles Fort on Saturday as part of Kinsale Arts Week 2008. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:20:27 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2883&Itemid=82 Pictured at the opening of of her exhibition titled Chasing Butterflies, is Nell Collins at Alliance Française Gallery, Cork. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:19:05 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2882&Itemid=82 A boat racing at ACCBank Cork Week with the Jeanie Johnston in the backround, Crosshaven, Co Cork. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:17:34 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2877&Itemid=83 We had a CoCo's nightclub reunion on Saturday night at the Victoria hotel, it sold out and how great it was to see all the old heads again and play all the old hits. CoCo's was the cool eighties club in Cork where the Cork "A listers" gathered to boogie and booze. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:47:32 +0100