Know the Difference between Hay Fever and COVID-19 symptoms

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

HEALTH, NEWS

29th April, 2021

Munster Technological University (MTU) launches an entrepreneur recruitment campaign.

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

29th April, 2021

Final call for Cork applicants as deadline extended for ‘.IE Digital Town Awards’

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

NEWS

28th April, 2021

Government must outline minimum levels of partner access in maternity hospitals across the state – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

28th April, 2021

Irish players to watch in the English championship

28 April 2021 By Roger Jones elaine@TheCork.ie The English championship is once again finding its feet with the gradual lift of COVID related restrictions and fans couldn’t be more excited to get close to the action once again. Having fans back in the ground will add a more spice to what has thus far been... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

28th April, 2021

Cork customers to benefit from extension of Irish Water’s First Fix free scheme to tackle leaks

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

NEWS

28th April, 2021

Benefits of Electric Scooters

28 April 2021 By Roger Jones 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 fact,... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

27th April, 2021

New chairperson of Engineer’s Ireland Cork Region is City Council Engineer

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

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

27th April, 2021

Munster Technological University running ‘Enterprise Camp’ for future young entrepreneurs

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

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION

27th April, 2021

Cork City FC Academy returns to training as #COVID lockdown eases

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

NEWS, SPORT

27th April, 2021

Women’s inequality in the workplace widens due to pandemic

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

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

26th April, 2021

3-day online technology festival from it@cork

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

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS