27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There’s good news for Cork classical teens as the Top Security Frank Maher Classical Music Awards for sixth years is going ahead this year, with a €5,000 prize for the winner. Violinist Mia Cooper, leader of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra (pictured) at the photocall to launch the search... Read More
27 August 2020, By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Phil Hogan became the latest casualty of ‘Golfgate’ as he resigned from his EU Trade Commissioner role yesterday and Simon Coveney is the hot favourite to replace him. BoyleSports have been inundated with requests on who will replace Phil Hogan with initial odds chalked up of 10/11 for... Read More
27 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new audit of drains and their clearance is needed to ensure confidence on the drainage network in Cork City, according to Labour Local Area Rep Peter Horgan. “We need to get back to basics here,” Said Mr Horgan. “It’s quite clear, even with flash rainfall with heaviness... Read More
26 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie We often pay attention to people with medical conditions, but what about the carers? Now, a free counselling service has been launched aimed at providing coping skills and vital information to people who are caring for the estimated 6,900 stroke survivors living in Cork city and county. The... Read More
26 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Greens thank children & young people The Green Party in Cork have thanked the children of Ireland for their selflessness and conscientiousness ahead of schools re-opening this week. A representative for the group says their sacrifice and discipline throughout the crisis has saved countless lives, and stands... Read More
25 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 50 personal shoppers to be hired to service 86,000 households across Cork City and Suburbs Buymie, a same-day grocery delivery provider, has teamed-up with Lidl Ireland to offer home grocery deliveries and full personal shopping services to over 86,000 Cork households. Earlier this year, Buymie announced the creation... Read More
25 August 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Green Party welcome “millions of investment” in sustainable transport in Cork City in 2020 and 2021 – Cllr. Oliver Moran & Minister Eamon Ryan The Green Party in Cork has welcomed investment of millions of euro in pedestrian, cycle and green infrastructure for the city in 2020 and... Read More
23 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Transport Authority has allocated funding totalling €55m to 547 projects in 11 counties to support pedestrian and cyclist movement and to enhance accessibility in cities, towns and villages. What happening in Cork? Installation of parklets in Cork City How much money? Cork City Council is receiving... Read More
21 August 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme will support businesses in Cork to expand their online presence A new Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme will support businesses in Cork to expand their online presence, Colm Burke TD has said. Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English TD, has... Read More
21 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City’s One City One Book was launched by Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy in Cork City Library recently A discussion on the book with author Tadhg Coakley was led by poet and writer Thomas McCarthy, behind closed doors. The 2020 title is Whatever it Takes by local writer... Read More
20 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 7 new cases in Cork today alone, meanwhile 1 death nationally The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 1 person with COVID-19 has died. There has now been a total of 1,776 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Wednesday 19th August, the HPSC... Read More
20 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council have announced a new initiative that casts a close eye on Shandon. A permanent urban orienteering route is being developed which will wind its way through streets, alleys and parks to spotlight the buildings of this Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). As part of this initiative,... Read More