6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council says hundreds of people have already signed up to a new initiative to map the talent and skill-set of people living across the county. The initiative is part of Project ACT, which is a multi-million euro programme to support Cork through the Covid-19 crisis and... Read More
5 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service launches ‘Threads’, a new online exhibition by artists Helen Condon, Elena Koyovenko, and Carrigaline’s Mary Murphy. Recognising the importance of the arts Cork County Council has responded to the current restrictions on movement and indoor gatherings by facilitating 3 online exhibitions.... Read More
4 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Town Teams across County Cork are ramping up their efforts to support communities and businesses as the country prepares for the lifting of some restrictions imposed to protect the community from COVID-19. Under the current government roadmap small retail outlets are set to reopen on the basis that... Read More
3 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elane@TheCork.ie Latest data: Cork has 1,517 cases so far, during this current pandemic The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 3 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,659 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Tuesday 2... Read More
1 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that one person with COVID-19 has died. There have now been a total 1,650* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday, 31 May, the HPSC has been notified of 77 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now... Read More
30 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Seven of Co. Cork’s most innovative Irish food and drink producers have won a new contract to supply Aldi’s 142 stores through its Grow with Aldi supplier development programme. Their exciting products will now go on sale nationwide as part of an Aldi Specialbuys event, kicking off on Sunday,... Read More
30 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The key water safety messages from the RNLI and the GAA are Protect your family – we must all take great care on the water this summer and look out for our family and our community Do not use inflatables In an emergency dial 112 or 999 and... Read More
29 May 2020, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Deaths There have now been a total 1,645 COVID-19 related deaths across Ireland. Confirmed cases As of midnight Thursday 28th May the HPSC has been notified of 39 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 24,876 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland, of which... Read More
29 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Monday, June 1st St. Colman’s Juvenile GAA Club will host a charity fundraiser, raising vital funds for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Appeal which has a close connection to the club. The club, which incorporates the parish of Cloyne, Shanagarry, Ballycotton, Churchtown South and Ballycroneen for... Read More
29 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Figures published by the Dublin based Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government last week, on social housing delivery by local authorities for 2019, showed an increase in stock and a record level of public investment across the country. The construction of social housing in County Cork increased... Read More
26 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie 1,440 cases in Cork as of today The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 9 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,615 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Monday 25 May the HPSC has been... Read More
24 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Online applications can now be made to Cork County Council for the Restart Grant for small businesses. As part of the Governments package of supports, this €250m fund will give direct grant aid to micro and small businesses to help them with the costs associated with reopening and... Read More
