22 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Anam Cara, a national organisation supporting bereaved parents, hold fourteen face to face meetings across the country each and every month. Every parent present at the meetings have many things in common, however the most significant being, the loss of a child. Taking that first step to attend... Read More
21 February 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 65 people on trolleys in Cork University Hospital’s Emergency Dept today which is the highest oy any Hospital in Ireland – according to INMO daily ‘Trolley Watch’ data 663 patients are without beds in Irish hospitals today according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. INMO General Secretary... Read More
20 February 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann and Cork County Council wish to remind customers supplied by the Killavullen Public Water Supply that a Boil Water Notice remains in place to protect public health. The Boil Water Notice, issued on 2 May 2022, was put in place due to high levels of turbidity... Read More
19 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On Tuesday 21st February, Anam Cara will hold their West Cork meeting in the Mill Court, Bandon @ 7:15pm Bereaved parents support charity, Anam Cara, continue to offer their services both online and face-to-face to those who’s child has died. During Covid restrictions, Anam Cara took the decision... Read More
17 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cope Golf Alliance has raised more than €1.5m since 1978 Cope Foundation, one of Ireland’s largest disability organisations, has announced that funds raised by members of the Cope Golf Alliance will go towards a new outdoor classroom. The ‘sheomra’ will be located near the Beech Hill Garden Centre... Read More
15 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The new men’s range is available to purchase at Arnotts, Avoca, Kilkenny Design, other stockists and direct from TheHandMadeSoapCompany.ie The Handmade Soap Company, has announced the release of its first-ever complete men’s range. Already known for their luxury, handmade range of natural hand, body and home fragrance products,... Read More
14 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dealership Continues To Support One Of Cork’s Oldest Charities Blackwater Motors Group has provided “the use of” a Volkswagen Crafter to one of Cork’s oldest charities, Cork Penny Dinners. The donation follows a successful food drive that Blackwater Motors Group ran in the run up to Christmas through... Read More
13 February 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie New Defibrillator installed at Ringaskiddy Community Centre donated by the The Port of Cork Company The Ringaskiddy Community Centre has unveiled a new community defibrillator that has been donated by The Port of Cork Company (PoCC). The new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is easily accessible at the newly... Read More
7 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council are delighted to announce that a Social Enterprise Regional Stakeholder consultation workshop is taking place in City Hall on Thursday, February 9th, 9am-1pm. The purpose of the Workshop is to enable stakeholders (e.g. social enterprises, public sector and private sector organisations and other community and... Read More
1 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has expressed his concern at the significant waiting lists for CAHMS in the Cork and Kerry area. Speaking in the Dáil this week, he also said that it was vitally important that any review also take in to... Read More
1 February 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is welcoming a new EU-wide innovative platform to help diagnose cancer. Launched ahead of World Cancer Day (Saturday February 4th), the European Cancer Imaging Initiative will use artificial intelligence and digital technologies to assist in the detection, identification and treatment of the disease.... Read More
30 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Surgeon Noonan Society returns to the Rochestown Park Hotel for the Annual Surgeon Noonan Ball on Saturday 4th February celebrating the society’s 46th year. Music provided by the Cork Pops Orchestra Conducted by Evelyn Grant, RTÉ Lyric FM. 100% of the proceeds will provide medical aid and... Read More