Cork region
About
About the region
The Cork Region network represents many sectors of the industry, including third level education, local authorities, central government, contractors, companies, researchers and many more. We aim to identify schemes for sustainable developments in the Cork Region, and to influence regional and local development policies.
The region has a number of infrastructure projects such as:
- The Docklands development
- Commuter rail links
- Flood relief schemes
Our network provides a focal point for engineers of all grades and disciplines, and proactively encourages their continuous professional development through delivery of a varied programme of lectures, seminars and networking events.
Who can join?
- Engineers and engineering technicians working in the region
- Engineering consultancies and support servicing companies
- Local government and semi-state organisation workers involved in engineering
- Academic researchers, lecturers and students
How to join
You can join our network through the Members Area.
Events
Cork Region network members receive invitations to a wide variety of educational and social events throughout the year, including:
- CPD-approved evening seminars and lectures delivered by experts across a broad range of engineering topics
- A CPD-approved evening course run by the network each October
- A one-day training seminar in mid-March
- Events for young engineers and graduates organised by the Career Development Section of our committee
- An annual dinner dance and a number of golf outings throughout the year
- Night lectures, including joint lectures with the Institute of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Electrical Engineers, on topics including biopharmaceuticals or local infrastructural issues
Contacts
Chairman
- Brendan Brice
- Chartered Engineer
- RPS Consulting Engineers
- Innishmore
- Ballincollig
- Co. Cork
- Tel: 021 4665900
- Mob: 086 3801318
- Email: brendan.brice@rpsgroup.com
Vice-Chairman
- Jim Robinson
- KES Ltd
- NCS Mahon
- Blackrock
- Cork
- Tel: 021 2309343
- Mob: 087 2393010
- Email: j.robinson@kelper-systems.com
Secretary
- Bernadette Janeczek
- Chartered Engineer
- RPS Consulting Engineers
- Innishmore
- Ballincollig
- Co. Cork
- Tel: 021 4665902
- Mob: 086 8206551
- Email: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Treasurer
- Aidan Cronin
- DMA Consulting Engineers
- Building A1
- Fota Business Park
- Killacloyne
- Carrigtwohill
- Co. Cork
- Tel: 021 4882991
- Mob: 086 8275041
- Email: aidan@dmaltd.com
Liaison Committee Rep
- Brian Murphy
- MHL & Associates
- Carrig Moir House
- 10 High Street
- Douglas Road
- Cork
- Tel: 021 4840214
- Mob: 086 3303249
- Email: bmurphy@mhl.ie
Events
CPD course: Alternative dispute resolution
Dates: Tuesday, 5th October, Monday, 11th October, Tuesday 19th October and Tuesday, 26th October, 2010
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
About the event: The CPD series of four evening lectures will be on the theme of alternative dispute resolution, covering mediation, conciliation, arbitration, etc. Each week experts in the area will give an update on different aspects of ADR in Ireland, including case studies. The series will include information on ADR career opportunities for engineers.
Course fees will apply and booking is recommended.
Contact: Kevin Murray, committee member, Cork region
E: kevin@kevinjmurray.com
Registered titles information evening
Date: 2nd November, 2010
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Shirley McDonald, manager of membership projects at Engineers Ireland
About the event: Shirley will describe the routes to achieving the various titles of the institution including chartered engineer, associate engineer and engineering technician.
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Rapid response and emergency engineering in Haiti
Date: 2nd November, 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speakers: John Jefferies, consultant for Irish Aid Emergency Telecommunications Cluster and Captain Tim O’Connor, Defence Forces Eng Corps
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Annual seminar: Innovation – how to turn your bright idea into revenue
Date: 8th November, 2010
Time: 9:30am – 17:00pm (Registration from 9:00)
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
About the event: This 1-day seminar will be of interest to all innovators, engineers, entrepreneurs, members of the public and private sector (SME’s and large corporations) who want to pursue the development of an innovative product or idea in the workplace.
Expert speakers will share their experiences and cover topics such as: the politics of innovation; innovation for leaders; how to innovate; commercialising your idea; the
role of Enterprise Ireland and enterprise boards; the patent process; what to expect when trialling new products etc. Course fees will apply and booking is essential.
Contact: Brian Cassidy, committee member, Cork region
E: brian_cassidy@corkcity.ie
Wind power for medium sized industry
Date: 16th November, 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Brian Costello, Wind Energy Direct
About the event: This is a joint lecture with the energy and environment division.
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Developing a world class maritime and energy research campus in Ireland
Date: 30th November, 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speakers: Valerie Cummins, MERC3 and Captain Mark Mellett, Irish Naval Service
About the event: This is a joint lecture with MarEST.
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Large turbo-generators and auxiliary systems
Date: 7th December, 2010
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Cork Institute of Technology, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: John Doyle, ESBI
About the event: This is a joint lecture with the IET.
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Underground gas storage
Date: 14th December, 2010
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Henry Smyth, Bord Gáis Éireann
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Sustainable, durable and architectural concrete construction using GGBS cement
Date: 11th January, 2011
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: David O’Flynn, Ecocem
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Edmund Edward Fournier d'Albe (1868-1933): gaeilgeoir agus innealtóir athshlánúcháin
Date: 18 Eanáir, 2011
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
Admission: Free. All welcome.
Léachtóir: Annraoi de Paor, ollamh emeritus le hinnealtóireacht leictreach, UCD
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Biomethane: source of renewable transport, thermal energy and electricity
Date: 25th January, 2011
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Dr. Jerry Murphy, University College Cork
About the event: This is a joint lecture with the IChemE.
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Cork harbour project
Date: 8th February, 2011
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Paschal Buckley, ESB
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Annual dinner
Date: 11th February, 2011
Time: TBC
Venue: Maryborough Hotel and Spa, Cork
Note: The region will not hold a dinner dance during the 2010/2011 season.
Contact: John Lapthorne, Cork region
E: john.lapthorne@corkcoco.ie
Natural gas vehicles
Date: 22nd February, 2011
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Fergal McGrath, Bord Gáis Networks
About the event: This is a joint lecture with the energy and environment division.
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
New Mizen Head footbridge- design and construction
Date: 8th March, 2011
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
Speakers: Noel O’Keeffe, Cork County Council, Kieran Ruane, RPS, Ross O’Donovan, RPS, Murt Coleman, Carillion Irishenco, and Eoghan Lehane, Commissioners of Irish Lights
About the event: This is a joint lecture with the IStructE and the ICS
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
The internet of things
Date: 15th March, 2011
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Cork Institute of Technology, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Dr John Barrett, NIMBUS, Cork Institute of Technology
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Best practice for water services network management
Date: 22nd March, 2011
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Grellan McGrath, RPS
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
M50 widening project
Date: 5th April, 2011
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
About the speaker: Richard Neuling, Atkins
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Presidential address and conferring of registered titles
Date: 12th April, 2011
Time: TBC
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Admission: Free. All welcome.
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
AGM
Date: 19th April, 2011
Time: TBC
Venue: Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork
Contact: Bernadette Janeczek, secretary, Cork region
E: bernadette.janeczek@rpsgroup.com
Papers
East Cork Pipeline System and Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline
By Brian Sheehan, Bord Gáis Networks
March 23, 2010
Content
- Background to projects
- East Cork Pipeline System
- Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipeline
- Overview of Pipeline Construction Activities
Download East Cork Pipeline System and Curraleigh West to Midleton Pipline (PDF)
Whitegate Independent Power Plant
By Declan Lynch, Bord Gáis Energy
March 23, 2010
Content
- WIPP project summary
- Project Development
- Key project milestones
- Eirgrid circuit routes
- 450 MW CCGT power plant
- Current status
Download Whitegate Independent Power Plant (PDF)
A Roadmap for Smart Networks
ESB Strategic Framework 2020
Date: 17th November, 2009
Contents:
- World class sustainable networks
- A renewable business of scale
- Best practice generation portfolio
- Customer focused supply business
- Significant international presence
- A leader in carbon management and energy efficiency
Download A Roadmap For Smart Networks (PDF 4.52 MB)
Natural gas: secure energy for the future
Date: February, 2006
Author: Denis Twomey, Commercial Operations Manager, Bord Gais Networks
Contents:
- Global gas market
- Security of supply
- Infrastructure
- Fuel Diversity
- The Irish situation
- Gas pricing
- Transportation tariffs
- International wholesale prices
- Enviroment
Download Natural Gas - Secure Energy For The Future (PDF 571 kb)
Cork Area Strategic Plan
Date: February, 2003
Authors:
- Jack Sheehan BE MIEI, Director, Atkins, Cork
- Conall Mac Aongusa BE M.Eng Sc MEIE, Project Manager, Atkins, Cork
Synopsis:
CASP sets out a strategy that aims to provide guidance as to the general direction and scale of growth so that the Cork region can provide a high quality of life and opportunity for all of its citizens over the next 20 years.
It seeks to reflect spatial planning guidance from initiatives such as the National Spatial Strategy (NSS) and the National Development Plan (NDP), which encourage gateway centres such as Cork to develop as the focus of successful and innovative regions. In particular, CASP sets out a framework that will enable the Cork region to:
- attain critical mass
- integrate land uses and transport
- make efficient use of investment in infrastructure
- provide a high quality environment
- improve the competitiveness and attractiveness of the region
Download Cork Area Strategic Plan (PDF 1.16 MB)