9 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Sheehan today officially opened 81 new homes across the city while also unveiling plaques to mark the laying of foundation stones for a further 220 homes which are being constructed at three sites over the coming months. 71 new homes were... Read More
8 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 4 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,683 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday 7 June the HPSC has been notified of 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19.... Read More
8 June 2020 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork City Council and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) have announced the winning architectural design of the competition to redevelop Bishop Lucey Park in Cork. The winning entry (First Prize) is by Belfast firm Hall McKnight Architects. Another local company that was close... Read More
8 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Life starts returning to normal after the COVID19 lockdown One of the advantages of the COVID19 situation was the suspension of parking charges on the streets of Cork City, but from today on street parking enforcement and charges return. Cork City Council highlights it is merely following recommendations... Read More
7 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Social distancing requirements mean capacity will remain very limited and should only be used for essential journeys, Customers strongly encouraged to wear a face-covering (but not mandatory) In response to the Government announcement on moving to phase 2+ of Ireland’s roadmap for reopening society and business, all weekday... Read More
6 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Quick answer: It rains 146 days each year, in Cork On average, June has the least rainy days in Cork, so enjoy the next few weeks while they last In meteorology, precipitation is the umbrella term (pun intended) for any water vapour that falls under gravity from clouds.... Read More
6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Asking price: €1,250,000 What: 6 bedroomed ‘Ashton Park House’, Ashton Park, Blackrock, Cork City Suburbs, T12 NX7F (the last house in a quiet cul-de-sac, just East of Ashton school) Property Description A striking detached double fronted family home with a mature garden in an excellent setting just off... Read More
6 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The acceleration of the Government’s Phase 2 reopening plan has been made possible thanks in no small part to the huge efforts of the people of Cork, Fine Gael Deputy Colm Burke has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “My colleagues in Cabinet have agreed to implement all elements of Phase 2 and to... Read More
5 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Flynn Hotel Collection launches their response to COVID-19 as preparations are underway for the reopening of all four properties As the world adjusts to new travel norms and expectations, The Flynn Hotel Collection has created a specifically designed programme to enhance the already stringent procedures in place... Read More
5 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A digital book of condolences for the people of Cork to express their sympathies to the family of George Floyd has been opened. Green Party City Councillors contacted the Lord Mayor yesterday afternoon to have a book opened in City Hall, however, the response from the council stated... Read More
4 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Wednesday, June 3rd marked the launch of Cork Traveller Pride 2020. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Sheehan with Breda O’Donoghue of Traveller Visibility Group (TVG) and Brigid Carmody of Cork Traveller Women’s Network (CTWN) raised the Cork Traveller Pride flag at City Hall at 6pm last... Read More
3 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following the post-cabinet briefing on Friday May 29th, Cork Chamber of Commerce welcomed amendments to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme while cautioning that a broader interpretation of the supports is still required. Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO commented: “Amends to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme and continued suspension... Read More