13 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and commitment to public health and safety, Africa Day Cork 2020 has been postponed. Last year over 4,000 people attended Cork City’s Africa Day events which included a fashion show, film screenings and a family fun day in Fitzgerald’s Park. This year... Read More
12 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC’s School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Achievement Awards took place virtually today on the International Day of the Nurse May 12th, The Awards can be viewed here Awards Ceremony. This was the first online School of Nursing and Midwifery Annual Achievement Awards and was a celebratory occasion... Read More
12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Leader on Cork City Council, Cllr Mick Nugent has said that the local authority will require stronger funding commitments from the government to cover a significant shortfall as a result of the Covid-19 emergency. Councillor Nugent said; “Local authorities throughout the state are experiencing serious funding... Read More
12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rents fall 2.1% in April as Covid-19 takes it toll Nationally rents fell by 2.1% on average in April, compared to March, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, reflecting the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the largest monthly decrease in over 11 years.... Read More
12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With people adhering to government advice and staying at home since mid-March in response to the Covid-19 crisis, Irish Water has confirmed that there has been a significant increase in household water usage. New domestic metering data has revealed that households are using an additional 24 litres of... Read More
11 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 15 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,467* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Monday 11th May the HPSC has been notified of 139 new confirmed cases of... Read More
11 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Greens say increased opportunity for residents groups to increase biodiversity in their area due to COVID-19 The Green Party in Cork has asked residents groups to use this Summer season as an opportunity to set an area of green space aside for greater biodiversity. Restrictions because of COVID19... Read More
9 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Today’s COVID19 update The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 18 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,446* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Saturday 9 May the HPSC has been notified of 219 new... Read More
9 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie How to work out, where you can work out! Since Tuesday 5th May people in Ireland have been able to exercise within 5km from their homes. This marked an expansion from the previous 2km which applied for all of April. There was confusion over whether or both these... Read More
8 May 2020By Bryan Smythbryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Sexual Health Centre launches ‘how to’ guide on maintaining relationships during COVID-19 outbreak Marriages, family relations and other relationships are under increased pressure since the implementation of social distancing measures, Cork’s Sexual Health Centre has reported. While many people have not had the opportunity to enjoy the company of... Read More
8 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork students have been encouraged to apply for a national accounting technician apprenticeship programme available at Cork College of Commerce which will create 20 jobs in the area this year and 150 positions nationally. The accounting technician apprenticeship is a funded, work-based learning programme that sees apprentices earn... Read More
7 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s cleaning staff and specialist contractors are deep cleaning the streets of Cork as ‘stay at home’ restrictions continue and in advance of the gradual reopening of the city centre. Over the coming weeks, specialist contractors are cleansing high footfall areas of the city centre from... Read More