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5 March 2018 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that the frontline staff, who kept emergency and essential services going during Storm Emma. He also said that we now need to gear up for the danger of flooding. “Severe Weather events can be dangerous, and...
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4 March 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Local Enterprise Week 2018, a national initiative led by the Local Enterprise Offices across Ireland, kicks off today – Sunday March 4th – and runs until Friday March 9th. Throughout the week the Local Enterprise Office (LEO), Cork City has organised a number of events and workshops covering...
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4 March 2018, 11am By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Due to issues associated with Storm Emma and an increased demand on water supplies, a number of areas of Cork are currently experiencing disruptions to their water supply. Irish Water is working with Cork County Council to fix leaks and carry out any other necessary repairs as...
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4 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There’s a new type of event taking place in Cork to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge this year. It’s for people whose Irish is poor (or pretty much non-existent) who would like to get a chance to speak the language in a relaxed setting, while enjoying some delicious Irish...
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3 March 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water is advising customers in Cork that due to the extremely cold weather conditions and exceptionally high water demand, some water treatment plants in the county are struggling to keep up with supply demands. The agency did not list areas, instead it said “All customers are being asked to conserve...
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2 March 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Paul Kehoe T.D. provides an update on the activities of the Defence Forces and Civil Defence. In the past 48 hours, including overnight, the Defence Forces have deployed 290 Army personnel and 117 vehicles in a range of tasks to support the primary...
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28 February 2018, Wendesday, 7.45pm By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie South / South West Hospital Group can confirm that in order to minimise unnecessary travel risks for patients, all elective and outpatient appointments have been cancelled for Thursday, 1st March, and Friday, 2nd March 2018 in Cork University Hospital; along with The South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital;...
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28 February 2018, 12.45pm By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Following an Emergency Management Team meeting at UCC this morning it has been decided to end classes/labs etc. today (Wed Feb 28) at 3pm. Staff may leave early, as necessary, from 3pm to ensure their safe return home. The University will be closed from 6pm this evening...
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28 February 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald and the Lady Mayoress, Georgina Fitzgerald are in the US this week on a visit aimed at improving trade and tourist links between the US East Coast and Cork. Norwegian Airlines began flying from Cork-Providence last year and the Lord...
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28 February 2018, 12 noon By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following overnight snowfalls, Cork City Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team convened earlier this morning to review the situation regarding the deteriorating weather conditions. Scattered heavy snow showers will continue today, tonight and into tomorrow with further accumulations of snow occurring. Most significantly, the City Council notes...
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26 February 2018, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The new Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD has called for a “reimagining of Ireland” and stated that the mission of Uniting Ireland is about more than ending partition. Teachta McDonald made the remarks while delivering a keynote address on Irish Unity in Cork City Hall...
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24 February 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New partnership between UCC and Cork Opera House boosts Cork’s reputation as city of learning and culture The stage is set for one of the most exciting collaborations in the history of Irish theatre between University College Cork and Cork Opera House. An eight-year partnership will see these...
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