10 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospital and Hospice (commonly known as Marymount Hospice) will launch its ‘Move for Marymount’ campaign online this Monday 11th May. The campaign, led by the physiotherapy team at Marymount, will include free and accessible fitness videos that can be easily followed along at home. Physiotherapy is... Read More
10 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 12 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,458 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Sunday 10 May the HPSC has been notified of 236 new confirmed cases of... Read More
10 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In Entertainment News: A Cork online player has won €118,737 after falling one number short of Lotto jackpot! Two players from Dublin and Cork, were both one number shy of sharing last night’s Irish Lotto jackpot but shared a prize of €237,474. Another lucky Dubliner also won the... Read More
10 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Minister of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Michael Creed T.D., today announced the early commencement of the balancing payments on the Organic Farming Scheme. The balancing payments will see over €1m paid to 1,200 farmers. These payments are being made two weeks earlier than last year. The... Read More
9 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality, David Stanton, has confirmed that the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government will shortly fulfil its funding commitment to Cork County Council for initial repair works on Fermoy Weir. The Department... Read More
9 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Today’s COVID19 update The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 18 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,446* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Saturday 9 May the HPSC has been notified of 219 new... Read More
9 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard is encouraging retail businesses in Cork to apply for newly available funding to support them to enhance their digital capability. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD has announced that applications are now open for the new Enterprise Ireland €2 million... Read More
9 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie How to work out, where you can work out! Since Tuesday 5th May people in Ireland have been able to exercise within 5km from their homes. This marked an expansion from the previous 2km which applied for all of April. There was confusion over whether or both these... Read More
9 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, as part of the national ‘In This Together’ Wellbeing Campaign, has released a variety of initiatives to help people connect with each other and the rich heritage of Cork County. Cork County Council has called upon the breadth of knowledge and resources that exist, both... Read More
8 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Today’s COVID19 update Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 27 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,429* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Friday 8 May... Read More
8 May 2020By Bryan Smythbryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Sexual Health Centre launches ‘how to’ guide on maintaining relationships during COVID-19 outbreak Marriages, family relations and other relationships are under increased pressure since the implementation of social distancing measures, Cork’s Sexual Health Centre has reported. While many people have not had the opportunity to enjoy the company of... Read More
8 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie How to calculate where you can exercise in Ireland during the COVID19 ‘lockdown’? Since Tuesday 5th May people in Ireland have been able to exercise within 5km from their homes. This marked an expansion from the previous 2km which applied for all of April. There was confusion over... Read More
