CorkIndependent.com Local News Feed http://www.corkindependent.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:10:47 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.corkindependent.com/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.corkindependent.com CorkIndependent.com Local News Feed http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4179&Itemid=82 Revenue officers have seized more than 90,000 unstamped cigarettes at Cork Airport. In a planned operation, officers from Revenue's Customs service at the airport seized over 90,000 cigarettes from four non-national males who had arrived on a flight from Lanzarotte on Tuesday (June 30). The cigarettes including 'West' and 'Viceroy' brands had a street value of approximately E35,000. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4180&Itemid=82 Cork has been dealt another major economic blow with the loss of 140 jobs at Smurfit Kappa in Togher. Yesterday (Wednesday, July 1) the company announced that it had commenced discussions with its employees and their representatives regarding a rationalisation of its operations at Togher which will result in the loss of up to 140 jobs. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4181&Itemid=82 Libraries in Cork City have been informed that their spending powers are to be suspended indefinitely and with immediate effect by Cork City Council. The freezing of the libraries book fund will prevent them from being able to purchase new publications, CD's and DVD's, as well as curtailing their spending on basic maintenance work and furniture items, such as shelving. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4182&Itemid=82 The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dara Murphy has issued invitations to both the Secretary General of the Cabinet, Mr Dermot McCarthy and Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny to hold one of its weekly Cabinet meetings and front bench meetings respectively in Cork. In his letters Cllr Murphy highlighted the strategic importance of Cork at a national level, following on from a promise made on the night of his election to do so. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4183&Itemid=82 Gardai in Bantry were last night continuing their search for a 41-year-old man who went missing from a nursing home in the town earlier this week. Brendan McCarthy was last seen on at around 8.30pm on Monday evening (June 29) near Dromleigh. Gardaí are currently undertaking an extensive search for the man in the Bantry area with the assistance of the civil defence and are now seeking in the publics' assistance in helping to locate the man. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4184&Itemid=82 Mardyke Arena UCC Staff Members L to R.,Annette Levai, Niamh Patterson, Patrick Finegan, Emma Foley, Claire Murphy and Nora Ahern at the launch of Breast Health-Your Wealth programme in association with the Mardyke Arena UCC and Breast Cancer Ireland. Picture, Tony O Connell Europhoto. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4185&Itemid=82 Fabiana Marraccini, Tourism Ireland with Italian journalists at the English Market, Cork, Ireland. Pic John Sheehan Photography Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4186&Itemid=82 Lucy McCarthy and Angie McCarthy hope for fine weather at the weekend to test pout their new boggie, Cork City, yesterday. Pic Provision Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4148&Itemid=82 There has been calls for a specialist group to be formed to tackle the issues of bonfires after the emergency services were once again inundated with call-outs on bonfire night on Tuesday (June 23). Incidents of anti-social behaviour and illegal fires were once again widespread throughout Cork, with gardaí and firefighters responding to over 200 call-outs on the night. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4149&Itemid=82 A Cork abuse victim is to take a case to the European Court of Human Rights to ensure the safety of children in schools in the future. Louise O'Keeffe , who was abused by her teacher as a child, this week lodged papers with the court seeking to have the Irish State found responsible for the abuse she experienced at school. The Dunmanway mother suffered abuse at the hands of her school principal Leo Hickey in the 1970s when she was a pupil at Dunderrow National School. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4150&Itemid=82 A major new acquisition has brought Cork a little closer to New York . Fine Point Technologies, a leading provider of software tools for the management of wireline broadband connections, this week announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cork based company Pervenio Ltd, a creator of unrivaled wireless device detection and management solutions for mobile. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4151&Itemid=82 John Foley (stripes) of Foley's Express Foodstores Ltd, Mallow, Co Cork celebrates with friends and family as the winning ticket of the special EuroMillions Plus Extra Draw of Û1,000,000 from last Friday's was sold on 19 June in his store.The winner(s) who matched 5 numbers in the special once off Plus Extra draw will claim the guaranteed prize of Û1,000,000 offered to players in Ireland only. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4152&Itemid=82 Girls from Blarney, Ellen Marley, Hope Alo, Even and Siobh‡n O'Brien enjoying the sunshine, Fountainstown, Co. Cork, yesterday. Pic Provision Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4153&Itemid=82 Cllr Derry Canty and his wife Noreen after he was elected Mayor of County Cork yest. pic Michael Mac Sweeney/provision Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4117&Itemid=82 The Baltimore RNLI lifeboat rescued a French father and son in the early hours of Wednesday (June 17) morning after the ship they were sailing in got into difficulties seven miles south of Baltimore Harbour. The French sailers were taking part in a race to the Fastnet when a large wave struck their Mini Transat yacht Petit Bonum, breaking the mast on of the vessel and throwing them into the water. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4118&Itemid=82 Cork hit the headlines across the globe for all the wrong reasons this week when the Blarney Stone was named the world's most "germiest" attraction. While the acclaimed stone has long been associated with its powers to give people eloquent speech, a new top five list from TripAdvisor this week told travellers that given that up to 400,000 mouths from all over the world touch the stone each year, "putting your own to the grimy attraction (no easy task in itself) may be too high a price for the promised gift of gab." Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4119&Itemid=82 The decision by An Bord Pleanala to ignore the recommendation of its own inspector and grant planning permission for the construction of a private hospital on the grounds of Cork University Hospital has drawn much criticism from elected officials and local residents alike. In approving the Beacon Medical Group's application to build a e250 million co-located hospital adjacent to CUH, the planning board have effectively cancelled out an earlier ruling made in September which followed a three day oral hearing. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4120&Itemid=82 Gardai in Cork City are seeking the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing Cork teen. Sixteen-year-old, Jennifer O'Driscoll from Silversprings, Mayfield was last seen in the North Mall area of Cork City on April 27. Jennifer is described as being 5'2" in height with long dyed auburn hair, blue eyes and slim build. Gardai believe that the Cork teen may currently be in the West Cork area. They also believe that she may be in the company of a male teenager of a similar age. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4121&Itemid=82 Former Kinks star Ray Davies will play a special, intimate concert in Cork tomorrow night (Friday, June 19) to help try to raise funds for a local school. Davie's daughter Eva is currently in sixth class at Ballinadee National School and the former singer/songwriter has come on board with her school Principle to help raise funds for a much needed extension at the facility. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4122&Itemid=82 'The Lucky Seven Cabaret Club' :'The Wau Wau Sisters, Ken Fanning, The Boy With the Tape on His Face and Lili La Scala at the Spiegeltent in Cork yest. where they are performing until Sat. night June 20th. Their performance is a live variety carnival Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4123&Itemid=82 Pictured at the launch of The Cornstore's New Summer Menu in Cork today were Kate O'Donovan and chef Eoin O'Reilly. The Cornstore, Cork's favourite speciality steak and seafood restaurant, launched it's mouth-watering new Summer menu in style on Wednesday with over 100 guests being treated to a sumptuous Taittinger champagne and seafood banquet. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4124&Itemid=82 David Hackett, Darren Delaney, Daragh Murphy and Peter O'Connor after sitting their final exam paper of the Leaving Cert, Economics, Colaiste Chriost Ri, Cork City, yesterday. Pic Clare Keogh/Provision Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4075&Itemid=82 Unemployment in Cork has increased by more than 100 per cent in less than a year. According to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office, the number of people on the Live Register in Cork has increased by 20,389 in the last 12 months. Local TD and Fine Gael Innovation Spokesperson Deirdre Clune has expressed serious concerns about the new figures. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4076&Itemid=82 A new report published this week has raised serious concerns about the impact which climate change will have on Cork. According to the new report, which was published by the Environmental Protection Agency, climate change could bring a 30 per cent drop in summer rainfall in Cork over the coming years. This, the report says, will lead to increased summer drought and challenges for agriculture in these areas. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4077&Itemid=82 The leader of the Fianna Fail party in Cork City Council, Cllr Terry Shannon, has said he is fearful that the newly elected city council is at danger of being dissolved before its full term. Speaking to the Cork Independent, Cllr Shannon said that he was worried that if the newly elected council could not pass the budget when it comes before them this month that the Minister would dissolve it and appoint the City Manager as Commissioner of the Council. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4078&Itemid=82 All of Cork's hospitals will have to fundamentally change how and what services are delivered to their community. That's according to Professor John Higgins, the man who has been tasked with implementing the reconfiguration plan for hospitals in the Health Service Executive South. This reconfiguration will be grounded by the long-awaited Teamwork Report, which was finally published this week. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4079&Itemid=82 The second Mad Pride Family Fun Day again brought thousands of enthusiastic supporters to Fitzgerald's Park, Cork on Sunday last. During the course of the day and despite frequent showers, ten thousand people passed through and lent their support to the event which was a large umbrella for those wishing to end stigma surrounding mental health in Ireland. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4080&Itemid=82 Sentimentality was in short supply during last weekend's Local Elections with the electorate choosing to end two long-standing political dynasties on the Cork City Council. The biggest surprise in Cork was the failure of Fianna Fail Councillor Damien Wallace to retain his northside seat. Defeat for the former Lord Mayor and party leader ended his families long-running ties with Cork City Council, which stretched back nearly 30 years. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4081&Itemid=82 who won a seat in the Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork City, Last night. Pic Clare Keogh/Provision Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4082&Itemid=82 President McAleese accompanied by her husband Dr. Martin McAleese admires the massive undertaking initiated by Dr Eamon Langford, Director of Cork Place Names Survey and Archive to start a County Place Names Archive, Cork City, yesterday. Pic Clare Keogh/Provision Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4083&Itemid=82 World and European champion athelete, Sonia O'Sullivan (DArts), Cllr Mairin Quill (LLD), Exec Vice Pres. Shanghai Univ. Zhou Zhe-Wei(DSc), Dr. Michael Murphy, President UCC, Health Campaigner and innovator Dr. Michael Boland(MD), and co-founder of Concern, Fr. Jack Finucane. pic michael mac sweeney/provision Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4047&Itemid=82 A decision on the controversial plans to locate a new private hospital on the grounds of Cork University Hospital is expected before the weekend. An Bord Pleanála had been expected to announce their decision on whether or not to grant permission for the multi-million-euro development yesterday (Wednesday, June 3). Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4048&Itemid=82 Almost 13,000 students across Cork commenced their state examinations at schools across the city and county yesterday (Wednesday, June 3). Some 6,275 leaving certificate students, 354 leaving certificate applied students and 6,352 junior certificate students will sit their exams in Cork over the next 12 days in 89 curricular and 15 non-curricular subjects. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4049&Itemid=82 The odds are on, the bets are coming in and the tension is rising ahead of what is anticipated to be one of the most interesting elections for quite some time. Tomorrow (Friday, June 5) some 381,476 eligible voters in Cork will be given the chance to decide who they want to represent them at Cork City and County Hall while 372,124 Leesiders will be able to vote for their top candidates in the European elections. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4050&Itemid=82 Ali Hewson pictured abseiling from Ireland's tallest building the Elysian in Cork city in aid of Chernobyl Children's Project International. Picture: Daragh MacSweeney/Provision Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4051&Itemid=82 Internationally acclaimed, Cork-born violinist Una Palliser pictured arriving into Kinsale to launch the 2009 Kinsale Arts Week which runs 11-19 July. Una is pictured with local fi shermen Dale Coleman (left) and John O'Mahony (right). Picture: Daragh Mac Sweeney/Provision Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4052&Itemid=82 More than 600 people are expected to descend on Cork tomorrow night (Friday, June 5) to attend the Mallow College of Design and Tailoring Young Designer Fashion Show. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4019&Itemid=82 Fifteen people have been arrested in Cork in connection with an ongoing garda drugs investigation. Gardai confirmed yesterday (Wednesday, May 27) that 15 people were arrested in the previous 48 hours in connection with what they are calling 'Operation Reuben'. According to the gardai , ten of these individuals were to appear before the District Court yesterday charged in relation to the supply of controlled drugs including heroin, cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy. Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4020&Itemid=82 Over 160 jobs are expected to be created at the Cork facility of Dawn Meats following the announcement of a partly Government funded A5.8 million investment. Dawn Meats is investing over A35m in three of its plants, including their Charleville Food operation, of which A13.7m comes from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food's Beef and Sheepmeat Investment Fund. Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4021&Itemid=82 The Lord Mayor of Cork Councillor Brian Bermingham has been branded a hypocrite and accused of continuously failing to show respect by his former driver. Patrick Buckley drove Cllr Brian Bermingham and his predecessor Cllr Donal Counihan before being let go by his employers Abbey Chauffeurs in January. The company, who are contracted by Cork City Council to provide a driver to the Lord Mayor, cited the economic downturn as the reason for letting Buckley go in January. Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4022&Itemid=82 Plans have been submitted to develop a new E80 million private hospital in the city centre. This week O'Callaghan Properties lodged an application with Cork City Council to develop a 100 bed hospital at a site near Jurys Hotel on the Western Road. The facility will also house six operating theatres and 20 consulting suites. The plans have already received the backing of major national and international health care operators, including The Health Partnership. Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4023&Itemid=82 Tributes were this week paid to seven sitting councillors in County Hall who will not contest the upcoming local elections. Fine Gael's Cllr Liam O'Doherty, Cllr Tadgh O' Donovan, Cllr Tomas Ryan, Cllr Patrick Buckley, Cllr Marian Murphy and Cllr Maura Cal McCarthy and Sinn Fein's Cllr Martin Hallinan each announced earlier this year that they would not be looking to secure their seat for the next term. Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4024&Itemid=82 Fine Gael candidate Billy macGill along with local traders give a thumbs up after the Camus family from Saint-Malo, France had their hired car released without paying the clamping fine on the South Mall, Cork on Saturday afternoon just in time for them to make the ferry home. Photo Kevin Aherne Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4025&Itemid=82 13month old Gianluca Forsythe from Dunmanway checks the form at Clonakilty Races, on Inchydoney Island, Co. Cork Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4026&Itemid=82 Fota Wildlife Park announced the arrival of their newborn baby Gibbon Billy, born just ten days ago on 16th of May and is thriving. Billy is the first newborn of parents Chloe and Connor. After losing his partner a number of years ago, Connor found a new partner in Chloe and they have been extremely happy. Billyos safe arrival is an added bonus to what seems to be a match made in heaven. Thu, 28 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3989&Itemid=82 Councillor Annette Spillane has said she will consider a High Court challenge if she is prevented from standing for election in the ward in which she currently holds a seat. The Independent was distraught to learn this week of an error in her nomination application which has her registered to contest the north central ward as opposed to the north east ward where she has held a seat since 2004. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3990&Itemid=82 Masterlink Logistics has announced details of a major investment in North Cork. The Irish-owned and managed company is set to invest €5.2 million in its new Mallow depot and will create 36 new jobs in the locality. Commenting on the investment, John O'Regan, Managing Director, Masterlink Logistics, said, "I'm very proud to be able to commit to this significant investment in Mallow and very grateful for the support we have received from local councillors and the local community." Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3991&Itemid=82 The long-awaited Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse has finally revealed the heartbreaking truth about child abuse in Cork institutions. The report, published yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, 20 May) details decades of abuse in industrial schools and institutions nationwide including St Patrick's Industrial School in Upton, Greenmount Industrial School, Lota in Glanmire and the Passage West Industrial School. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3992&Itemid=82 The Campaign for a Real Public Health Service will host a public meeting in Cork next Tuesday night, 26 May, to discuss the future of the region's hospitals. The meeting follows on from media reports that Cork University Hospital is to be designated as the only acute hospital in Cork and Kerry. According to the Irish Examiner, the long awaited but unpublished Teamwork report shows that Cork's other hospitals will be re-designated as local centres of excellence for all non-acute care. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3993&Itemid=82 Ireland's first large scale "behind the meter" wind turbine project was officially launched in Cork yesterday, 20 May. The project, which has been developed by Irish renewable energy company, Wind Energy Direct has seen two wind turbines installed at the Munster Joinery plant in Ballydesmond which will provide all of the energy needed for the facility. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3994&Itemid=82 Medb Lambert as 'Lola' and Marcus Bale as 'Humbug' from Asylum Productions 'Red Lola' in Bishop Lucey Park, Cork City yest to launch the 2009 Cork Midsummer Festival which runs from 13th to 28th June which features a mix of music, arts and performance Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3995&Itemid=82 Furniture designer and upholsterer Aiveen Daly from Blackrock, Co. Cork officially launched the inaugural Brown Thomas Cork Design Week which will take place from Friday May 15th to Sunday May 24th in Brown Thomas on Level 2 in association with the Cork County and City Enterprise Boards,The aim of this exciting exhibition is to present and promote the wealth Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3996&Itemid=82 One of Ireland’s newest NGOs is appealing to the people of Cork to join it in its mission to house some of the poorest people on the planet. Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3959&Itemid=82 Up to 11 percent of the workforce at Cork Airport are facing redundancy as a result of a €70 million shortfall in the Dublin Airport Authority finances, according to Fine Gael Cork South Central Senator, Jerry Buttimer. The 11 percent equates to an axing of 40 staff from the 350 strong workforce at Cork Airport, with the DAA desperately trying to make up for the shortfall in revenue, while also saddling the cost of Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport. Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3960&Itemid=82 Two Cork men, charged with IRA membership, have been released on bail until June 23. Tom Hanlon (42) of Pembroke Row, Passage West and George Hegarty (62) of Donnybrook Cottages, Douglas were arrested earlier this week as part of Operation Phoenix, the investigation into the laundering of money from the Northern Bank Raid in 2004. Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3961&Itemid=82 A Cork mother of ten has been handed a two year jail sentence after stealing €65,000 from a pensioner she claimed crashed into her car. Kathleen Lewis from Blackwater Heights, Youghal was found guilty of more than 20 counts of theft against 88-year-old bachelor farmer George Berry from Ballynoe on the Waterford-Cork border at Waterford Circuit Court earlier this year . Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3962&Itemid=82 Concerned parents from across Cork will bring their fears about their childrens' health directly to the Health Service Executive (HSE) today when they protest outside the Executive's Regional Health Forum meeting. Parents from across the region, whose children are suffering with diabetes, have voiced serious concerns in recent years over the HSE's failure to provide care for their children and while improvements have been made to the service, they are now galled at the news that their children will not be able to access a paediatric dietician until next year. Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3963&Itemid=82 A motion calling for the same privileges to be extended to residents of Oakwood, Cedar Row and Gatelodge Close, Blackrock, as those that were recently afforded to occupants of the Hollyhill Heights affordable housing scheme was narrowly passed during the meeting of Cork City Council this week. A number of the residents in Blackrock, like those in Hollyhill Heights, Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3964&Itemid=82 Grand Slam winning rugby star Ronan O'Gara pictured with 1948 Grand Slam winner Bertie O'Hanlon and current Ireland Rugby coach Declan Kidney at the Civic Reception held for the victorious 2009 team at County Hall, Cork. Picture: Provision Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3965&Itemid=82 Barrack Street Band and Butter Exchange Band Plaques were unveiled by Lord Mayor, Cllr. Brian Bermingham at the end of Shandon Street and the end of Barrack Street Pic Gerard Bonus Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3966&Itemid=82 The Cystic Fibrosis Association of Ireland (CFAI) have launched a major National Campaign to fundraise for dedicated CF units throughout the country. The "Brick by Brick" Campaign plans to raise over €2.5million to ensure that young people living with CF have dedicated CF units in their regions, taking pressure off the major CF centres in Dublin. The campaign will be asking people to support fundraising initiatives in their areas. Thu, 14 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3929&Itemid=82 Members of the Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) and IMPACT, working at the Mercy University Hospital, have deferred plans to ballot for strike action. Both unions had announced this week that they were to ballot members on strike action after management said that they were going to cut premium payments to staff in a bid to save money. However, these ballots were deferred after hospital management decided to rescind these cuts, pending further discussions on how to achieve cost reductions at the city hospital. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3930&Itemid=82 An assortment of Community Organisations located across Cork City look set to receive substantial funding ranging from E5,000 to E53,000, following a meeting of the Community Development Committee of Cork City Council this week. The committee approved funding totalling E250,000, which will go towards upgrading and refurbishment work on 15 community premises and also in some instances to support the summer play scheme. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3931&Itemid=82 Following months of campaigning, intensive negotiations and fundraising, the Co-op behind the re-establishment of the Cork Swansea ferry have confirmed that they are not in a position to run the service this year. Despite mammoth efforts to reinstate the service in time for the 2009 season, the board of the co-op have announced that they have taken the decision to instead return the service on March 1, 2010. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3932&Itemid=82 The National Conservation & Heritage Group's continued efforts to retain the Beamish & Crawford brewing site as a historical tourist attraction will take them to the Dutch Embassy in Dublin this month. The group, who have already twice met with representatives from Heineken Ireland, will next meet with the Dutch cultural attaché to Ireland on Thursday, May 21, with a view to arranging a meeting between the NCHG and executives at the Dutch company's global headquarters in the Hague. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3933&Itemid=82 The Labour Party yesterday (Wednesday, May 6) unveiled its election manifesto in the run up to polling day on June 5. The party is proposing a number of new measures aimed at supporting the economy including the introduction of a new rates increment scheme, which will allow new start-up companies to pay a discounted rate base over specified period of time. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3934&Itemid=82 THE Ombudsman for Children , Emily Logan, has suspended her investigation into the handling of the child protection Audit of Catholic Church Dioceses by the Health Services Executive and the Department of Health. Yesterday (Wednesday, May 6) Logan announced that she would not continue with the investigation due to the failure by the HSE to genuinely cooperate with this process. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3935&Itemid=82 Mandate will launch a new campaign in Cork next week aimed at urging both customers and company managers to afford retail workers with more respect. The campaign is being launched by the union in response to a large increase in complaints from union members regarding verbal and physical abuse towards retail workers. According to Daniel O' Malley, spokesperson for Mandate in Cork, workers in almost 90 per cent of retail companies are experiencing some level of abuse be it from customers or management. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3936&Itemid=82 Model Samina Zia and Captain of the UCC rugby team, Ivan Dineen were on hand at Brown Thomas Cork today to officially launch the 2009 Fashion Targets Breast Cancer™ Ireland campaign in aid of Action Breast Cancer (a programme of the Irish Cancer Society) and Europa Donna Ireland. Samina and Ivan launched the Paul Smith designed Fashion Targets Breast Cancer tote bag, which has been exclusively created for the Brown Thomas Group to support this year's campaign. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3947&Itemid=82 Micheal Sheridan, Mercy University Hospital Foundation with this years contenders to be the Cork Rose of Tralee. The Cork Roses are aiming to raise over Û25,000 for the Mercy Hospital through raffle ticket sales which will all be donated to the Intensive Care Unit Fund. Pic Darragh Kane Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3948&Itemid=82 (left to right)DJ Ken Tobin with Hannah McSweeney in the 96fm studio for the launch of Cork 4 Kids Radiothon in aid Mercy Hospital University. Cork for Kids is the theme this June as presenters from Corks 96fm become ÔChange Detectiveso to raise funds for the sick children in Cork hospitals. The Cork4Kids Radiothon will run on air on Corkos 96fm over 3 days from the 11th to the 13th of June. Thu, 07 May 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3901&Itemid=82 Children attending the Cork University Hospital will not be able to access a dedicated paediatric dietician until next year. Management at the hospital have confirmed that the current paediatric dietician has commenced maternity leave and that they are not in position to provide cover for her post. This follows a decision by government to place a moratorium on recruitment and promotions in the Public Service until the end of 2010. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3902&Itemid=82 Cork is set to benefit from the development of a new state-of-the-art hospice and hospital. St Patrick's Hospital, which incorporates Marymount Hospice, has signed a contract with BAM Contractors Ltd to construct a new facility at Ballinaspig More, Waterfall Road. The new 44 bed hospice and 75 bed hospital will replace the existing facilities at Wellington Road. Once opened it will provide a comprehensive specialist palliative care programme which will include an in-patient unit, a base for community services, a day care unit, and an education centre. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3903&Itemid=82 Cork County Council will have to borrow in the region of E41 million to fund the Housing Capital Allocation for this year's Social Housing Programme. At this week's meeting of Cork County Council, County Manager, Martin Riordan told councillors that the council was facing a cost of E75-E76 million to meet its contractual obligations under the scheme this year. He said however that while figures are not confirmed yet, the local authority is expecting to receive in the region of E30 to E35 million in grants to operate the scheme, leaving them with a shortfall of E41 million. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3904&Itemid=82 Angry residents who availed of an affordable housing scheme in the Hollyhill Heights estate more then two years ago must wait on the conclusion of an investigation by the Ombudsman before finding out whether they are any closer to receiving the deeds to the houses. Occupants of the homes agreed to pay a deposit and enter into a temporary rental arrangement with Cork City Council, which, they believed at the time, would only last for a period of one month. Two years on however, and residents are still paying dead rent money, much to their dismay. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3905&Itemid=82 Tributes have continued to flood in for former Lord Mayor of Cork, Pearse Wyse. Mr Wyse, who was one of the founding members of the Progressive Democrats, passed away at St Finbarre's hospital on Tuesday (April, 28). The highly respected politician was well-known throughout Cork and indeed across the country. He first entered politics in 1960 when he was elected as a Fianna Fail councillor to Cork City Council. Five years later he was elected to Dail Eireann and retained his seat up until 1992. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3906&Itemid=82 The choir from Ballyphehane Secondary school pictured at the special Jubilee Mass in honour of Nano Nagle at St. Finbar's South Parish, Cork yesterday. Pic Daragh Mac Sweeney/Provision Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3907&Itemid=82 Meitheal Mara's annual rowing race 'Ocean to City ' An Ras Mor' from Crosshaven to Cork City will kick start the June Bank Holiday weekend on Saturday, 30th May with 2 Currach Crews for Annapolis USA leading an international line up of participants. Entry forms are available from the Ocean to City Event Office on 021 4847673 or online at www.oceantocity.com (http://www.oceantocity.com). Pictured is An Seabhac Mara, a Bantry Bay longboat gig, passing Cobh at last years race. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3908&Itemid=82 Let's Go! Summer School, a multi activity summer camp running nationwide in July and August is back again in 2009. The camps for kids from 5 to 13 years keep kids active and entertained while school is out for Summer. Information on locations and booking is available by logging onto www.letsgo.ie or calling 1890 538746. Pictured are: Roisin O'Sullivan Harrington from Kerry and Niamh O'Shaughnessy from Cork Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100 http://www.corkindependent.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3873&Itemid=82 Nurses at Bantry General Hospital have deferred plans to commence industrial action. Members of the Irish Nurses Organisation (INO) were due to commence action at the hospital on Tuesday (April 21) but, deferred the action after the Health Service Executive (HSE) put a number of new proposals to union members in Bantry. Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:00:00 +0100