22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lota Beg House is situated less than three miles from the centre of Cork City Lota Beg House is located on and accessed from the Lower Glanmire Road on the outskirts of Cork City. It is approached by a sweeping drive that winds through the deciduous woodland that... Read More
21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Using the right techniques are vital to the successful outcome of any meeting. Cork Chamber have organised a free 60-minute webinar on Thursday 23rd April which will give participants the chance to learn how to use Zoom effectively. The course will also provide an overview of Online Meetings... Read More
21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Mick Barry and Ruth Coppinger of the Solidarity political party have both given their full backing to protest actions taking place today (Tuesday) by Debenhams workers. Workers at seven stores in Cork, Dublin, and Waterford will hold simultaneous protests at 11 am while workers... Read More
21 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork training charity, Ag Eisteacht, has responded to a need for further continuous professional development for teachers during the Covid-19 health crisis by providing on-line learning opportunities for primary and post primary teachers and SNAs. Under a joint initiative with Cork Education Support Centre (CESC), Ag Eisteacht is... Read More
18 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has launched an interactive online map detailing locations and contact details of support services available for people who need them in our city communities, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The map, on https://corkcity.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=667557cbd5d04cd0840c539832fb982e, breaks down the city into its 16 local Community Response areas. Users can then... 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
15 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Mandate Trade Union has called for the immediate suspension of the decision by Debenhams management to put the company into voluntary liquidation in the Republic of Ireland, calling the move “opportunistic” and “cynical.” Debenhams shocked almost 2,000 workers in 11 stores last Thursday, (9th April) by announcing that... 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
13 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has backed community calls asking people to be proactive in reducing litter during the COVID19 crisis. Green Party councillor, Oliver Moran, made the call after reports of a rise in casual litter at a number of city parks and beauty spots. Cllr Moran’s... Read More
13 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A recent report from the National Transport Agency (NTA) credited an 11% drop in use of the rent-a-bike schemes in Cork to increased bus services in the city. Green Party Councillor for Cork City South West, Colette Finn, said the reason the service has experienced such a drop... 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
