29 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Covid-19 crisis shows preschool system needs to be rationalised and brought under state control” – says the Workers Party The Dublin based Workers’ Party representative Éilis Ryan stated that: “We obviously welcome the fact that so many poorly paid workers in the for-profit preschool sector will have a... Read More
28 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The all Ireland Hop To It Frog Survey was first launched in 1997 by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC). The survey was a huge success with records obtained from all over Ireland. To date, over 5,400 frog records have been databased by the IPCC for researchers and... Read More
27 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Government must immediately revisit emergency laws designed to help the early childhood industry, as countless preschool, Montessori and creche owners express fears they will not be able to reopen when Ireland emerges from the coronavirus crisis. The government announced a raft of measures it said will help... Read More
27 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited, sponsors of the annual Texaco Children’s Art Competition – which is currently in its 66th year – has announced their decision to postpone the Final Judging, Winners’ Announcement and Prize Presentation of this year’s Competition. Taken in response to advice issued by Government and... Read More
26 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gaisce – The President’s Award has launched ‘Gaisce at Home’/ ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’. The campaign encourages young people in Cork, precisely as the country and the world responds to the challenge of Covid-19, to stay active and engaged in their personal development and community action. ‘Gaisce at Home’... Read More
26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Despite the closure of the library buildings, the good news is that a number of library services are still available via Cork County Council’s website. Whether it’s reading a book, keeping up to date with the news, taking the time to learn a language or doing a course... Read More
21 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘Schools out’ but right now many young people don’t have access to the technology or support they need to engage with learning activities Camara Ireland maximises the use of technology in education to create inclusive, creative learning opportunities. With schools and youth centres closed there are many young... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Supporting remote learning by students was the main topic of Kinsale College’s first-ever Virtual Staff Meeting which took place over the internet on Thursday, March 19th. Kinsale College won the West Cork Business Award for Best Use of Digital late last year, thanks to its innovative and progressive... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We may be living in a post-Brexit society, but the relationship between Ireland and Wales remains stronger than ever as scientists in both countries work together on projects of shared importance. Researchers in UCC and Wales are collaborating on three newly launched environmental projects, which focus on the... Read More
19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC researchers show that increased water temperatures and reduced food supply strongly affect where trout decide to live – with more trout opting to stay in rivers as things heat up. This could seriously decrease the sea trout population as the climate continues to change. Little is known... Read More
19 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie World Vision Ireland has extended the deadline for their Climate Change Essay Competition so that children can write essays in their homes, while schools are closed during the COVID-19 shutdown. The charity is calling on children across the country to put pen to paper and enter their Climate... Read More
