Rentokil issues warning for flies this summer for Irish homes

10 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil, the well known pest control provider, is warning the public of the increased threat of flies this summer as it recorded an 16% increase in callouts in the period between January to July 2022 when compared to the same period a year ago. Flies are traditionally a... Read More

HEALTH

10th August, 2022

Water off in BALLYVOLANE

10 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Possible disruption to supply from 7 pm on Wednesday 10th August to 4 am on Thursday 11th August Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Ashgrove Drive, Ashgrove Avenue, Ashgrove Lawn, Rathcooney Road, Banduff Road, Brookvale, Lios Rua, Ballyvolane Road, Ballyvolane New Road, and surrounding areas in Cork... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

9th August, 2022

Water problems in Charleville today

9 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Update: works postponed Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is undertaking water network improvement works in Rathgoggin, Charleville, Co. Cork. Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Manor Hill, Deerpark View, Rathgoggin Heights, Broomscourt, Hillview Drive, Orchard Heights, Oakfield, Mannixville, and surrounding areas that as... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

8th August, 2022

Mercy Hospital begins €2.4 million works at 9 Dyke Parade – a separate building near the main Hospital campus

8 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Building work begins on long awaited Mercy Cancer CARE Centre The Mercy Hospital Foundation is very pleased to announce that building works have commenced on the property at 9 Dyke Parade, Cork, which will be converted into the long awaited, state-of-the-art, Mercy Cancer CARE Centre. Following a detailed... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

8th August, 2022

WATER OFF on Model Farm Road

8 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Kenley Drive, Kenley Close, Kenley Avenue, Cherry Grove, The Belfry, The Orchard, Farranlea Grove, Farranlea Park, The Crescent, Model Farm Road and surrounding areas that as part of the network improvement works being delivered at the Department of Agriculture, Food and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

7th August, 2022

Robust strategy needed to tackle monkeypox – says Irish Government Senator

7 August 2022 By Mary Bermingham Mary@TheCork.ie A robust strategy is needed to tackle the rise in cases of monkeypox here in Ireland, according to Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer, who is proposing a meeting of public health officials and relevant health groups. Senator Buttimer was speaking after cases in Ireland rose to 97 during... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

4th August, 2022

Irish Water works in Ballintemple

4 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water wishes to advise customers on the Blackrock Road, Lindville, Maryville, Park Avenue, Ardfoyle Avenue, Barringtons Avenue, Lisnalee Drive, Sunnyside, Temple Gardens, Rockliffe Village, Dromcora Mews, Carrigdubh Estate, Dundanion Court, Menloe Park, Menloe Gardens, Beaumount Avenue, Ballintemple Court, Clifton Estate, Temple Hill Lawn, Churchyard Lane, Beaumount Cottages,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

3rd August, 2022

Irish Water Killaree, Shandrum, Charleville, Co. Cork.

3 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is undertaking water network improvement works in Killaree, Shandrum, Charleville, Co. Cork. Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Ballynakilla East, Shandrum, Coolasmuttane, Clonmore and surrounding areas that as part of the works being delivered there may be disruption... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

31st July, 2022

Three key projects as part of Cork City Water Supply Scheme will support growth into the future

31 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Water, in partnership with Cork City Council, is progressing works to improve the security of water supply across Cork city through the delivery of three projects as part of the Cork City Water Supply Scheme. This significant investment involves the construction of additional strategic watermains, replacement of... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

27th July, 2022

Microbiome research suggests that changes on Traveller culture have health implications for everyone

27 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Why the microbiome of Irish Travellers is important for everyone’, a summary video of findings of research published by the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, was launched at Cork City Hall by Cllr Dan Boyle at 2pm, Thursday 21 July as part of Traveller Pride Week 2022. This research... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

26th July, 2022

When will Killavullen Boil Water Notice end?

26 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork TD Seán Sherlock – whose constituency includes much of County Cork – has received an update on the Killavullen Boil Water Notice “I recently wrote to the Fianna Fáil Minister responsible for water, Darragh O’Brien to seek his intervention in resources to deal with the Killavullen Boil... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

26th July, 2022

Public awareness campaign on monkeypox required in Ireland – says Senator

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A public awareness campaign on the symptoms of monkeypox and how individuals can protect themselves from infection is urgently required here, according to Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer. Senator Buttimer was speaking after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced plans to extend the use of the smallpox vaccine for... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS