Cork Senator calls for sporting boycott of countries hostile to LGBTQ+ rights

3 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There should be a sporting boycott of countries with poor human rights records who are hostile to LGBTQ+ rights according to a Fine Gael Senator. Senator Jerry Buttimer made the call in the Senate following comments by Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley. “We must stop rewarding and elevating... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

3rd December, 2021

When will Cork’s promised new elective hospital actually be operational?

3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, has today called on the Minister to clarify when the elective hospital in Cork will be operational and where it will be based. Deputy Gould raised his concerns in the Dail chamber with the Minister today. Depuy Gould said:... Read More

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3rd December, 2021

Carrigaline wastewater network severely impacted by wet wipes

3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water are scheduled to carry out works on wastewater infrastructure in Carrigaline over the weekend. These works are required as a result of a large volume of ragging arriving at the pumping station from the wastewater network, which have been impacting normal operations. Some 120 wheelie bins... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE, HEALTH, NEWS

3rd December, 2021

Boil Water Notice issued for Macroom Public Water Supply remains in place

3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Boil Water Notice serving Macroom town, Codrum, Masseytown, Kilnagurteen, Coolehane, Coolcower, Macloneigh, Carrigadrohid, Ballinagree and surrounding areas, remains in place as a precautionary measure due to elevated turbidity in the supply. If any customer is unsure if the Boil Water Notice applies to their area, please contact... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

1st December, 2021

#COVID19 Why are we not talking about workplace VENTILATION?

1 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Time to improve workplace ventilation Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central, Thomas Gould, has today called on the government to support an opposition motion that would ensure quality of air in workplaces. Deputy Gould said: “I think it is absolutely disgraceful that we are 2 years into... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

28th November, 2021

Where to get COVID vaccine in Cork City?

28 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall – Initial Pfizer vaccine will be available to all those aged 12 years and over -Booster vaccine available for 60-69-year olds and healthcare workers only A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City... Read More

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26th November, 2021

Fill-A-Bus food and toy appeal this Saturday at Parnell Place Bus Station will support Cork Penny Dinners, Cork City

26 November 2021, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann partners with Cork Penny Dinners for Christmas Fill-A-Bus food and toy appeal this Saturday at Cork Bus Station Bus Éireann is seeking donations of non-perishable foods and new Christmas toys for Cork Penny Dinners at Cork Bus Station, Parnell Place this Saturday, 27 November from... Read More

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26th November, 2021

Where To Find Health Advice This Winter

26 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie It’s no secret that hospitals and health services are under a huge amount of pressure. With seasonal illnesses circulating and Covid-19 still very much a public health threat, experts are warning of a challenging winter ahead. With this in mind, it’s useful to know where to turn if... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

25th November, 2021

CBD Product Industry Is Booming and Here’s Why People Support It

25 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie CBD is an abbreviation for cannabidiol; this is one of the many cannabinoids or chemical compounds found in marijuana and hemp. Other active compounds are found in it, and THC is the main psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis. THC causes the sensation and feeling of being “high,” which... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH

24th November, 2021

Cork ARC Cancer Support House open new therapy room – sponsored by the Emer Casey Foundation

24 November 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork ARC have been operating their services from Sarsfield House since September 2019, having upgraded from smaller premises on at Cliffdale, Donovan’s Road, near UCC Cork ARC Cancer Support House have recently unveiled a new Therapy Room sponsored by the Youghal based Emer Casey Foundation. The room is... Read More

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23rd November, 2021

Cork is a ‘Healthy City’

23 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Originally designated in January 2012, Cork has now been accepted into Phase VII of the European Healthy Cities Network and join Belfast as the only other Irish city currently in the network. WHO Healthy Cities is a global movement working to put health high on the social, economic,... Read More

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22nd November, 2021

LISTEN: Barry wants Government action on new elective Hospital for Cork

22 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork North Central Solidarity TD Mick Barry this morning slammed the Government for delays in the announcement of Cork’s new elective hospital and said that the urgency of the situation is shown by fresh statistics about hospital waiting lists. According to the National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF)... Read More

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