12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rents fall 2.1% in April as Covid-19 takes it toll Nationally rents fell by 2.1% on average in April, compared to March, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, reflecting the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the largest monthly decrease in over 11 years.... Read More
12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With people adhering to government advice and staying at home since mid-March in response to the Covid-19 crisis, Irish Water has confirmed that there has been a significant increase in household water usage. New domestic metering data has revealed that households are using an additional 24 litres of... Read More
11 May 2020, 10.45pm By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Mayfield have arrested a male youth in relation to an alleged assault that occurred this evening, around 8.30p.m. A number of youths gathered in Ballyvolane and one male assaulted a female youth who was removed to Cork University Hospital where she is receiving treatment. Her... Read More
11 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork has launched a new programme called ‘Explore your Hidden Goals’. This 3 part series runs fortnightly through the month of May. The programme kicked off on Friday 1st May with a webinar hosted by branch president Caroline Murphy with special guest Margaret Hoctor. Margaret... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ballincollig’s community and voluntary groups are working hard to ensure that young and old and being looked after during Covid-19. Working alongside the Cork City Community Response Forum (CRF), the groups are delivering key services to those who need it most. Some of the recent highlights include: Westgate... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Car Registrations by County January-April 2020 County 2020 Units 2019 Units % Change 2020 % Share 2019 % Share Cork 6490 9286 -30.11 12.82 12.72 The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) recentlyreleased their official new vehicle statistics. Nationally, new car registrations for April declined by... Read More
11 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 15 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,467* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Monday 11th May the HPSC has been notified of 139 new confirmed cases of... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The COVID19 ecercise zone of 5km or 3.107 miles covers s lot of ground, unless you live near the sea! 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... Read More
11 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Greens say increased opportunity for residents groups to increase biodiversity in their area due to COVID-19 The Green Party in Cork has asked residents groups to use this Summer season as an opportunity to set an area of green space aside for greater biodiversity. Restrictions because of COVID19... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City and County households will generate a combined 32,900 tonnes of single-use plastic packaging waste in 2020. Cork City residents generate 11,000 tonnes annually, with Cork County Generating 21,900. To put this in perspective, if this 32,900 tonnes of single-use plastic packaging waste were in the form... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Introduction It’s 2020 and the popularity of online streaming services is at an all-time high, and Ireland is no different. With so many to choose from, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start, especially as more and more services are releasing their own streaming platforms just like... Read More
10 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Initial Hygiene is warning the Irish public and businesses of the risk of the spread of bacteria via door handles. In response, the company is offering an innovative solution for businesses to counteract this type of surface contamination. It is called the HygenicTouch Door Handle. HygienicTouch is an... Read More
