18 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has welcomed the announcement that Phase 2 of the Glanmire to city centre pedestrian/cycleway will be included in a national programme of “pathfinder” projects for sustainable transport. Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, this week launched the Pathfinder Programme of 35 national exemplars of... Read More
18 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindreas Moynihan, has welcomed the publication of the Report of the Strategic Workforce Advisory Group on Home Carers and Nursing Home Healthcare Assistants. The report is available online here. Deputy Moynihan commented: “The cross-departmental Strategic Workforce Advisory Group was established in March... Read More
16 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Charity Sleep Out raises money for Focus Ireland Focus Ireland’s Shine a Light Night, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy, will take place on Friday 14 October 2022. Shine A Light Night, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy, took place on Friday 14 October, and over the weekend,... Read More
15 October 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Join Cork’s youngest “Heroes” for Mercy Heroes on Friday, 21st October in aid of the Mercy Kids & Teens Appeal The Mercy Hospital Foundation has released a video featuring some of Cork’s youngest “Heroes”, Noah, Denis, Darragh, Alannah and Calvin, who are all patients at the Mercy University... Read More
14 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Mental Health charity among Irish organic producers and growers honoured at the 2022 Bord Bia National Organic Awards Cork mental health charity Slí Eile Support Services was among the winners announced at the 2022 Bord Bia National Organic Awards yesterday evening, which saw seven organic farmers, growers,... Read More
12 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s the first of 12 mobile vaccination units around the country The Cork Kerry Community Healthcare West Cork vaccination team will deploy a new Covid-19 mobile vaccination unit this winter. 12 such units are planned for the country, and West Cork took delivery of the first vehicle recently.... Read More
12 October 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There is a notable chill in the air as Halloween approaches in the coming weeks. But many don’t need Halloween to wear a mask…. Anam Cara wants to reach out to bereaved parents all over the county, to avail of their free services, to drop their ‘masks’ at... Read More
10 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Happy Pear: Healthy Living platform launches today on iOS and Android. It is a practical guide supporting users on their journey of becoming a healthier, happier person. The app will offer leading advice from experts and lifestyle practitioners who are there to support and inspire every user.... Read More
9 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Road closures will be required on the L6201 – Monallig from 8am on Monday, 10 October to 6pm on Friday, 18 October and on the L22001 – Coolnasoon from 8am on Monday, 7 November to 6pm Friday, 9 December. Irish Water is replacing 2.2km of problematic watermains in... Read More
7 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sabrina Boyd announced as Cork finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards Sabrina Boyd has been announced as a regional winner and finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards 2022. The awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of Care... Read More
6 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Boots Pharmacies participating: Half Moon Street, Cork City Centre – Mahon Point Shopping Centre – 26/26 Main Street, Midleton, Fermoy Road, Mitchelstown Boots has announced that the Winter Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Service has commenced for the 22’/23’ season. New this year is the option to book an... Read More
4 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water is replacing 1.5km of problematic watermains in Guileen, Ballinrostig, Co. Cork which will improve water quality for the community. The project is due to commence in “early October” and form part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works will also involve laying new water... Read More
