30 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As hay fever season begins, the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has issued advice on recognising the difference in symptoms between hay fever and COVID-19. With one in five Irish people living with hay fever, it is important that people understand how to recognise the key differences; for example,... Read More
29 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie €3.5million to be spent in the South West on Enterprise Development Funded by Enterprise Ireland, Munster Technological University (MTU) will spend €3.5m over the next five years on the New Frontiers Programme to support hundreds of entrepreneurs and to deliver 75 new companies in the South West Region.... Read More
29 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork community groups and projects are being invited to submit final entries for the .IE Digital Town Awards, following a decision to extend the application deadline by a week to facilitate the recent demand in submissions. The awards, which opened for entries on 22 March, will now accept... Read More
28 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has today urged the Minister for Health to outline minimum standards for partner access across all maternity services in the State. The Cork South Central TD said: “The restrictions imposed to tackle Covid-19 have been very difficult for all, but few have been... Read More
28 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie More Cork householders can now benefit from Irish Water’s free leak repair service following approval by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) to extend the scheme. In approving Irish Water’s proposals, the CRU recognises the success of the scheme in reducing leakage and safeguarding water supplies. The... Read More
28 April 2021 By Roger Jones II roger@TheCork.ie Electric scooters come with many advantages these days. They are easy to use and packed with numerous features for a worry-free ride on almost any surface. Here are some of the many benefits of electric scooters. Electric scooters are a good alternative to gas-fueled bikes – In... Read More
27 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The incoming chairperson for the next year is Valerie Fenton from Cork City Council Engineer’s Ireland (Cork Region) will hold their Annual General Meeting this evening at 7pm, online. Outgoing Chair, Ronan Keane, looked back at a strange year, “though in spite of everything we’ve had a very... Read More
27 April 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MTU’s Enterprise Camp offers second-level students a great opportunity to explore entrepreneurship and it’s free Munster Technological University (MTU) has a fantastic opportunity for students to explore their potential for enterprise, entrepreneurship and innovation. MTU are currently recruiting for this summer’s Enterprise Camp that will see 40 eager... Read More
27 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork City FC Academy, proudly sponsored by Cork Credit Unions, returns to training this week as non-contact training resumes for underage players around the country. The boys’ teams will compete at Under 14, Under 15, Under 17 and Under 19 level this season while our girls’ Under... Read More
27 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork President, Katherine O Sullivan, expressed grave concerns about the pressure that women in the workplace have experienced during the global pandemic and the negative impact this has on the progress of females in their careers and businesses. She said “In my role and lead... Read More
26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie it@cork will host TechFest 2021, which will take place virtually from 25th to 27th May 2021. The 3-day technology festival will include speakers from around the globe, interactive panel discussions, technical workshops and one-to-one networking opportunities. Marcus Weldon, former President of Bell Labs and former Corporate Chief Technology... Read More
26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley urges people to continue to adhere to Public Health Advice when enjoying outdoor amenities “While people are travelling for leisure, both to enjoy the natural amenities and recent good weather across our beautiful county, I am asking everyone... Read More