5 August 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council can confirm that the precautionary Boil Water Notice that was issued to protect the health of approximately 20,941 customers supplied by the Glashaboy Water Treatment Plant has been lifted with immediate effect. This follows consultation with the HSE. Affected customers in the... Read More
4 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC has confirmed that the Bon Secours Hospital Cork has renewed its sponsorship with the club for the 2023 SSE Airtricity League season. This will be the hospital’s sixth season with the club after coming on board as Official Healthcare partner in 2018. The world-class facilities... Read More
2 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council wish to inform customers that a precautionary Boil Water Notice, will come into effect from Thursday 3 August at 12 midnight (00.01 Friday 4 August), to protect the health of approximately 20,941customers supplied by the Glashaboy Water Treatment Plant. This is due... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Essential overnight restrictions continue for Clonakilty Public Water Supply over the weekend Nighttime water restrictions are necessary in the Clonakilty area this weekend from 11pm each night to 7am the following morning. The restrictions are continuing in the area to maintain a daytime water supply. The areas affected... Read More
23 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie A hospital consultant has successfully scaled the highest mountain in every county – in a single week. Super-fit Richard Horgan yesterday took the final steps of a gruelling and emotional challenge undertaken in memory of his sister-in-law Orla Gosnell, who died five years ago, aged 38. As he... Read More
17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Travel News Contractors working on behalf of Iarnród Éireann have commenced work on accessibility works at Banteer Station today. Initial enabling works will take place, including provision for a temporary car park and the main construction will start on August 8th next. The works include the... Read More
9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Childline listening service is now recruiting volunteers for its office in Cork, which is dedicated to helping Ireland’s children. The service provided by ISPCC is always available to any child and young person across Ireland who would like to talk about any topic on their mind. Childline’s... Read More
6 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There needs to be increased awareness around the dangers posed by ticks and the dangers of contracting Lyme Disease, a Fine Gael TD has said. Fine Gael TD for Cork East, David Stanton raised the serious health issue in the Dáil this week with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar.... Read More
6 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing over 1.6km of ageing water mains, prone to bursts in Quarry Hall, Grenagh. The programme to replace the water mains is due to commence next week and will provide a more secure, reliable water supply and reduce high... Read More
3 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has said the “huge gap” in daycare supports including dementia support services in Macroom, Co Cork needs to be addressed. The Cork North-West TD said day centre services must be expanded in the Macroom area to allow older people live in their... Read More
2 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tidy Towns While the final period of the Cork County Council litter league has passed the judges marking has not been made public. After the first two periods Carrigaline was in the lead, but they will have to wait until the awards night in County Hall next September to... Read More
27 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dr Phil Kieran gives advice for taking care of our tummies when travelling As we enter the holiday season, many people are planning their well deserved breaks. However, for some, gut health issues can put a dampener on holiday enjoyment. To help travellers maintain optimal digestive health and... Read More