4 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Document includes proposals for the development of county & urban cycle networks in Co. Cork The National Transport Authority (NTA) has opened the public consultation process for proposals to develop new cycle networks across 22 counties, forming part of the CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network programme. This includes the... Read More
3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Charity and Home celebrate 150th anniversary this year, but funds are required to maintain existing level of services One of Ireland’s and Cork’s oldest residential care homes will host their well-known annual Lunch Fundraiser for the first time since 2019 in celebration of its 150th anniversary... Read More
1 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has recorded 10,515 patients on trolleys in the month of September. This is the second worst September for overcrowding in Irish hospitals when 10,641 patients were without a bed in 2019. The top 5 most overcrowded hospitals in September 2022 include: University... Read More
30 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork In County Cork, Cork County Council have supported “Make Way Day 2022”, organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland. The Day takes place nationally at the end of September when disability groups, organisations and campaigners hit the streets to draw attention, in a fun way, to... Read More
29 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water wishes to advise that network improvement works in Green Park, Cork City, may cause disruption to supply for homes and businesses from 8.00pm to midnight on Thursday 29 September. Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Green Park, Riverview Estate, Summerstown Avenue, Summerstown Drive, Summerstown Road,... Read More
27 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage has organised an illustrated lecture entitled “A Cape Clear History Medley” for 8pm on Thursday 29th September at the Clonakilty GAA Pavilion. It will be presented by Diarmuid Ó Drisceoil, who will focus on the rich history, archaeology and cultural heritage of Ireland’s southernmost inhabited... Read More
26 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Professor Luke O’Neill immunologist and Cathal Friel will bring their expertise and insights in infectious diseases around Ireland next week, as they host a series of fireside chats in 4 Cities. The Cork event will take place at The Dean Hotel, Railway Street Cork City on Wednesday 28th... Read More
25 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, is delighted to announce the appointment of Sandra O’Malley as Chairperson of their Board of Directors. LauraLynn provides a ‘Community of Care’ that comprises the only children’s hospice in Ireland (LauraLynn Children’s Hospice Service) as well as two local disability services (LauraLynn Disability Services).... Read More
24 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie People with disabilities could receive up to €50 a week extra under pre-budget proposals put forward by the Social Democrats. Holly Cairns TD, the party’s spokesperson on Disability, said: “Despite improvements in funding in recent years, the experience of many disabled people in Ireland continues to be one... Read More
23 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mater Private Network (MPN) has embarked on delivering Ireland’s most ambitious and comprehensive Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, MEDITECH Expanse. Backed by an investment of €26m, Mater Private Network will integrate MEDITECH Expanse in its Mahon-based hospital in Cork, and across its entire Irish network, including its Dublin... Read More
22 September 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Crann, the trailblazing Irish charity, providing solutions for families with neuro-physical disabilities has been honoured with Joint Cork Persons of the Month awards. Philanthropist Kate Jarvey founded the Crann Centre,and she and volunteer Terry O’Neill have been named Joint Cork Persons of the Month for September. Their names... Read More
22 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Order Of Malta Carrigaline Unit of the Order of Malta had a great night on Thursday September 8th when their senior members, cadets and their families held their awards night and the blessing of the vehicles and members . The blessing was imparted by Fr Pat Fogarty PP.... Read More