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21 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie I love Clonakilty Black Pudding, but when it comes to White pudding I can highly recommend the De Róiste version instead. De Róiste is another Cork food producer, and it a more recent arrival so does not yet have the brand recognition of it’s Clonakilty rivals. Unfortunately, the De Róiste... Read More
21 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Food businesses in the Ballyhoura region are adapting quickly to find new ways to connect with customers during the current crisis. To diversify is the new way forward, and many independent food producers, restaurants, coffee shops and bakeries are working hard to supply the community with their products... Read More
21 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fund will prioritise organisations delivering frontline services such as Meals on Wheels Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has confirmed that €116,277 in funding has been secured for Cork County’s Community Call response to Covid-19. The COVID-19 Emergency Fund will provide immediate and urgently needed funding totalling to local... Read More
20 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A change in direction for Cork County Council roads staff Jerry Crowley is an outdoor worker with Cork County Council whose normal duties include road resurfacing, repairs and masonry. Jerry’s job description has changed quite a bit in recent weeks as he has taken on a brand new... Read More
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 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
12 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie HSE occupational sick pay scheme must immediately be extended to all Section 39 care workers – says Cork TD HSE occupational sick pay scheme must immediately be extended to all Section 39 care workers including in nursing homes and residential care settings to help fight to save lives... Read More