STOP THE SPREAD OF MEASLES IN CORK: Blackpool GP wants HSE to promote MMR vaccine by reassuring public of its safety

24 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Councillor and local Blackpool GP urges parents to vaccinate their children against potentially fatal diseases Recently it was announced that there have been 2 confirmed cases of measles in Dublin. Speaking in Cork, Cork City Cllr Dr John Sheehan said “it is paramount the parents ensure their... Read More

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20th October, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork University Hospital staff to compete in entertaining ‘Lip Sync Battle’

20 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) Charity is to hold its first ever Lip Sync Battle to raise vital funds for the hospital. The event takes place on Friday, November 3rd at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs from 7pm (Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm). Over 12... Read More

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19th October, 2017

THIRD RUNWAY… at Cork Airport

19 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No, Cork Airport is not getting a third runway! rather it is the third occurrence of a – now annual – 5km charity run which takes place on an acutal runway. Calling all runners of the South of Ireland, Cork Airport’s popular and unique 5KM run as part of... Read More

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18th October, 2017

WEST CORK: “…Respite facilities will recommence at Bandon Community Hospital within 4 to 6 weeks” – says Minister of State Jim Daly TD

18 October 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael T.D. and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, visited Bandon Community Hospital last Friday, – October 13th – to see first hand the new facilities at the hospital. Minister Daly met with Hospital Management and Senior Managers from the... Read More

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17th October, 2017

STORM #OPHELIA: Cork ARC Cancer Support House pay tribute to nurse killed in storm

17 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie One of the three people who died in yesterday’s high winds was an oncology nurse, who spent much of her career with Cork ARC Cancer support house. 58-year-old Clare O’Neill died after a branch from a tree fell on her car near Aglish, in the West of County... Read More

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11th October, 2017

WEST CORK: Minister Jim Daly allays fears over Bantry Hospital

11 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork South West Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly, has today, Wednesday, moved to reassure people in relation to concerns around staffing at Bantry General Hospital. In a statement, Minister Daly said, ‘It has been brought to my attention that... Read More

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11th October, 2017

MALLOW: Damage to defibrillator illustrates need for legislation to be enacted – says Doctor Senator

11 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Damage to the defibrillator casing in Mallow, Co. Cork illustrates the need for legislation to be enacted immediately to address this issue. The Life Saving Equipment Bill 2017 has been published by Fianna Fáil Senator Dr Keith Swanick (based in Co Mayo) which could jail and or impose... Read More

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6th October, 2017

PHOTOS: Cork Simon Community annual awards ceremony

6 October 2017 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Simon’s annual Awards Ceremony took place in the Port of Cork boardroom, during Cork Simon Week 2017, where the achievements of people using homeless services in Cork and engaged with Cork Simon’s Training and Employment Programme were celebrated.

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6th October, 2017

MEDITERRANEAN RESCUE: Irish Navy Ship (L.É William Butler Yeats) returns to base after latest mission

6 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister with Responsibility for Defence, Mr. Paul Kehoe T.D., was in the Naval Base, Haulbowline today to welcome home the crew of L.É William Butler Yeats who have been deployed on a humanitarian search and rescue mission in the Mediterranean since July 2017. This was the second time the L.É... Read More

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6th October, 2017

HEALTH: Almost 1,900 CORK children waiting MORE THAN a year for ophthalmologist appointment

6 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “A new list comprising nearly 1,900 Cork children and teenagers who are waiting for an ophthalmological appointment longer than 12 months is yet another example of the HSE’s and Government’s inability to keep up with clear clinical demand for treatment,” said the Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central,... Read More

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4th October, 2017

SPORT: Four Irish men to ROW across Atlantic for Cork University Hospital Charity

4 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Crew aim to break world record, rowing over 5,000 kilometres in under 35 days Cork University Hospital (CUH) is to receive vital funds as four Irish men compete in a 5,500km (3,000 nautical miles) rowing challenge across the Atlantic on December 12th to raise over €20,000 for the... Read More

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3rd October, 2017

BALLINCOLLIG: Westgate Foundation to begin extension of Day Care buildings

3 October 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie On Friday, September 29th last Minister of State at the Department of Health, Jim Daly T.D., turned the sod at Westgate Foundation to officially launch a new building extension project which is scheduled to begin in mid-October. Westgate Foundation CEO Julie Murphy stated that “this much needed new... Read More

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