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17 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Explainer: Commercial Rates is a local commercial property tax which part funds the expenditure programmes of City/County Councils. Rates are charged on commercial properties such as shops, offices, factories, warehouses, hotels, licensed premises etc. The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has welcomed confirmation from government that commercial rates will be... Read More
17 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New membership rates almost doubles versus same period last year Mr Michael Ring TD, the Minister for Rural & Community Development, has called on members of the public to avail of the excellent content and services offered by the online public library service during the COVID-19 crisis. Minister... Read More
16 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie During the current Corona Virus pandemic, Cork County Council staff members are supporting local communities where people are socially isolated and cocooned. In Midleton La Trattoria Restaurant run by the Corigliano family, prepare over 300 meals daily and through a network of local volunteers, distribute the meals around... Read More
16 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Unacceptable that this vital sector is being excluded IFA President Tim Cullinan has called on the Government to introduce a specific low-interest loan Covid-19 Market Disruption Support Scheme for the farming sector as a matter of urgency. Primary agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture, with the exception of limited increased... Read More
15 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The new president of the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) is Mary Magner, a native of Castletownroche in North Cork and living in nearby Killavullen. She represented North and East Cork as well as Cork City North on the INTO executive since 2011. Mary assumes office today. Mary... Read More
14 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With families confined to the home at present we are all learning to adapt to a new environment and to modify our everyday behaviours. Cork County Council is reminding pet owners that our canine companions are going through a significant and sudden adjustment too. “With the current restrictions... Read More
14 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bishop Paul Colton announces Postponement of Confirmation Services of 2020 in Cork, Cloyne and Ross Confirmations are held mainly during the 50 days of Easter and on the Sundays after Easter into the summer months, but not this year The Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Dr Paul... Read More
12 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Social distancing means avoiding individuals, it also means avoiding groups. Normal religious services are still taking place, but to empty pews with congregations watching by webcam, while some churches have closed entirely. In Cork City the Chuch of Ireland Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, Paul Colton has... Read More