4 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 16 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,319 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Monday 4 May, the HPSC has been notified of 266 new confirmed cases of... Read More
4 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent Cork City Councillor Ken O’ Flynn says that Cork urgently needs a Taskforce that can lead a fully charged initiative to reignite the local economy, support businesses and protect jobs. Cllr O’Flynn said “In speaking with business people in our city and county over recent weeks it... Read More
3 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pure Cork is a brand which sets out a vision and action plan to grow Cork tourism. It was founded in 2016 and includes representatives from Cork City Council and Cork County Council. The folks at pure Cork have produced a lovely 40 second inspirational video In these... Read More
3 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie This May bank holiday weekend, management at South / South West Hospital Group are appealing to members of the public to continue to follow the Government’s Covid-19 guidelines relating to social distancing and hand hygiene, to ensure that they do not contribute to the spread of the coronavirus.... Read More
2 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Lee Mount, Lovers Walk, Cork city, a luxurious 5 bedroom property which has fantastic views of the River Lee It is the first mansion on Lover’s Walk, as your drive up the Hill The red-brick mansion, as seen from outside Pairc Ui Chaoimh, across the River Lee... Read More
1 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rentokil, the pest control company, is warning the public of expected increased levels of fly infestations during the coming the summer months. The fly population is expected to multiply at a faster rate due to the warm weather. The company is warning home and business owners to be... Read More
30 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There’s no such thing as ‘temporary arrangements’ – Green Party worried about de-pedestrianisation of Oliver Plunkett Street The Green Party in Cork has said that the city’s response to COVID19 can see a retreat to the car or the development of a safe and reassuring environment for businesses... Read More
30 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie City and county councils record as increase in reports of illegal dumping since the introduction of Covid-19 related restrictions. We recently reported on Illegal dumping in County Cork, now all of Ireland’s 31 Council’s have joined forces to highlight the consequences for scofflaws. People who are found to... Read More
30 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation as well as the receiver appointed to Debenhams Irish stores to see what entitlements workers are due following the closure of the company’s branches in Cork and across the... Read More
29 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Arbutus Lodge’ in Montenotte – A Cork house with a complex history is for sale again In Cork, the word ‘Arbutus’ is associated with gastronomic success. There is currently a business called Arbutus Bread, which is lead by Declan Ryan. He turned to bread making in 1999, and... Read More
28 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There’s no bank holiday from Covid-19 The bank holiday weekend isn’t a break from the hard work of dealing with Covid-19, front-line public sector workers in Cork have warned. Staff from the HSE, An Garda Siochana and Cork County Council joined together this week for a photo demonstrating... Read More
28 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Debenhams workers are to stage a second round of protests at stores tomorrow (Wednesday) calling for government action to save their jobs. The protests come a day before a liquidation hearing for Debenhams on Thursday. Protests will all adhere to social distancing guidelines and take place from 11... Read More