Person: Alan O’Leary

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Beara power to emphatic victory over Castlegregory

Beara Community School was full value for this Munster Colleges U-19 D final over Meán Scoil Castlegregory at the Fitzgerald Stadium Killarney on Saturday afternoon.

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Stop treating people as enemies of State

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Siptu workers at Pfizer call off industrial action

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Kenmare ‘have a hungry group of players’

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Bullet in Ciara’s neck 1mm from main artery

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Motorist who knocked down man loses appeal

Measles vaccine case dismissal ‘correct’

The dismissal of an action alleging a man’s serious brain injury and other disabilities were caused by the measles vaccine has been confirmed by the Court of Appeal.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Brian Ashton goes for a basket 27/1/2016

St Aidan’s early blitz crucial as Ballincollig’s brave fightback falls short

The big hitters came out to play on the final day of action at the All-Ireland Schools Cup Finals as St Aidan’s CBS of Whitehall met Coláiste Choilm Ballincollig in the U19A Boys decider. The Dublin boys maintained their impressive form with a 92- 71 win.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2016

Pfizer to keep 100 workers after review

Pfizer has confirmed that a change in work practices and an upsurge in workload means it is not going to press ahead with 100 of the 130 redundancies it had flagged one of its Cork plants two years ago.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2014

Siptu accepts B+L plan

Siptu has called on management of a major pharmaceutical plant to come good on a promise to invest in the future after union members’ voted by more than three to one to accept a cost-cutting deal.

Tue, 17 Jun, 2014

Bausch and Lomb talks end without agreement

Workers at the giant Bausch + Lomb pharmaceutical plant in Waterford will tonight be briefed by their union leaders following the break-up without agreement of talks on the future of the company.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

High price to pay to attract foreign investment?

On May 23, IDAIreland advertised for ‘35 results driven global business development opportunities’. The job is to win investment and employment for Ireland.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2014

Senator’s call for Bausch + Lomb jobs to be moved to New York sparks fury

A US senator has been criticised for encouraging the CEO of Bausch + Lomb’s parent company to move the 1,100-plus Waterford-based jobs to New York.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2014

Siptu seeks compromise at Bausch & Lomb

Union representatives for more than 900 workers facing an uncertain future at a pharmaceutical plant in Waterford are hoping to press for compromises with management when they begin "high-stakes" talks today.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014

Bausch + Lomb workers face €6k cuts to basic pay

Staff at Bausch + Lomb are facing average cuts of €6,000 to their basic pay under the cost-cutting plan announced by the company.

Sat, 31 May, 2014

Steely Meelin edge Argideen

Meelin 1-12 Argideen Rangers 0-14

Mon, 05 Aug, 2013

Court recommends phased 6% pay rise

The Labour Court has recommended that global eyehealth company Bausch + Lomb award its 900 Siptu workers a phased 6% pay increase.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

Ruthless Kenmare cruise through

Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) 1-23 Kilmacthomas (Waterford) 0-3

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

More job losses likely at pharma giant Pfizer

More jobs are likely to be lost in the Cork region following the confirmation that Pfizer is to reduce its workforce by 177.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2012

Pfizer staff summoned for job loss discussions

Pfizer management will today brief workers in its plants in Little Island and Ringaskiddy on plans for 180 redundancies.

Wed, 06 Jun, 2012

O’Brien scoring ace as Charleville cruise past hapless Kenmare

CHARLEVILLE cruised to an emphatic 11-point win in this Munster Club JHC quarter-final in front of one of the biggest crowds seen at Kenmare’s Fr Breen Park in a number of years.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2011

Pharma giant to axe 121 jobs in Cork

PHARMACEUTICAL giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is to axe 121 jobs – almost a quarter of its workforce – from its plant in Currabinny, Co Cork.

Tue, 05 Oct, 2010

Minister ‘must set up taskforce over Schering’

THE Enterprise Minister must establish a taskforce in his constituency after a pharmaceutical giant yesterday announced plans to shed 160 jobs over three years.

Fri, 10 Sep, 2010

Colleges strike a blow for Kerry hurling

A momentous triumph for Kerry hurling yesterday, as Kerry Colleges tasted a first win in the Dr Harty Cup in Bishopstown with a thoroughly deserved victory over Waterford Colleges.

Thu, 22 Oct, 2009

‘Odds against us when US went into downturn’

DISAPPOINTED workers at the Pfizer plant in Little Island believe the downturn in the US economy made other companies reluctant to buy the factory as a going concern.

Thu, 07 Aug, 2008

Pfizer sheds 180 jobs

Some 180 jobs are to be lost at leading pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, it was announced today.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2008

Threat of action over Chorus job cut plans

A UNION representing 60 workers has threatened industrial action over plans by multi-channel TV provider ntl-Chorus to reduce its workforce.

Thu, 24 Aug, 2006

Bishop John Buckley announces diocesan changes

MOST Reverend John Buckley, Bishop of Cork and Ross, has announced a number of changes to appointments of priests in the diocese.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2006

SIPTU clashes with charity in staffing row

SIPTU and a leading charity clashed last night over claims the charity was delaying giving permanent status to temporary staff with long service.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2006