August 30th2010
Dave McCarthy
THE Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Michael O’ Connell and Cork City Council hosted a civic reception in the council chamber, City Hall to honour Councillor Dave McCarthy’s 25 years as a city councillor representing the city’s North West Ward. First elected in 1985 as a Fianna Fáil councillor, Cllr McCarthy was the last councillor elected as an alderman in that ward. He was elected as an independent candidate in the 2009 elections.
Speaking before the reception the Lord Mayor said, “I am delighted that the city is paying tribute to someone who has given so much of himself for over a quarter of a century to the people of Cork, particularly the people of Knocknaheeny and Hollyhill. He has been a tireless advocate for the people of his area for all of that time and is fully deserving of the honour.”
June 25th2010
THE newly elected Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Michael O’Connell followed in the tradition of the office by engaging in a walkabout in the city centre this morning.
He met with members of the public and with representatives of the media and business community.
During the walkabout the Lord Mayor visited the Evening Echo and Examiner offices on Lapps Quay and the English Market where he enjoyed the traditional breakfast in the Farm Gate café.
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June 1st2010
THE Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dara Murphy today opened a book of condolences for the aid workers who lost their lives when Israeli forces boarded a ship which was part of a flotilla bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
“I am greatly concerned at the loss of life in this operation which occurred in international waters. I extend my condolences to the families of the bereaved and call on Israel to provide the international community with the full facts of the operation before commenting further on the matter,” he said.
The book of condolences will be available for signing in Cork City Hall offices from 10am, Tuesday, June 1st and will remain open until Friday, June 11th.
April 2nd2010
THE Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dara Murphy has announced the recipients of the Lord Mayor’s Civic Awards 2010 which will take place on Wednesday next, April 7th in the Concert Hall, City Hall, Cork.
Speaking in advance of the ceremony the Lord Mayor paid tribute to the recipients and the contribution each had made to their city.
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March 4th2010
Dara Murphy. Picture: Provision
THE Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Darragh Murphy will officially open the Re-Discover Cork tourism showcase event this coming Saturday in the Millennium Hall at Cork City Hall at 12pm.
Re-Discover Cork is aimed at letting people in Cork know what is available to them on their doorstep. It will be a family fun afternoon from 12pm – 4pm in the millennium hall at Cork City hall with face painting, African drumming, train rides, food samples and competitions throughout the afternoon.
The event is expected to draw a large number of people from all over the county who will be keen to find out why Cork has been included on the Lonely Planet’s and Yahoo China’s top ten cities for 2010.
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