4 January 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Entertainment New research from Heineken shows a growing number of Irish adults participating in a ‘Dry January’ this year. A particularly interesting note is this growing trend amongst the 18-24 age group, where over half of respondents indicated that they were likely to participate in this coming Dry... Read More
3 January 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Over 70,275 patients went without a bed in Irish hospitals in 2021, according to figures published today by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation. The union has branded this year’s figures as an “unacceptable rise in overcrowding while we know this adds to the spread of COVID-19 in our hospitals”.... Read More
2 January 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Emergency Department at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has been exceptionally busy over the past number of weeks. Due to this increased level of activity and subsequent admissions, it is regrettable that some patients may experience a delay in the ED. The increasing number of COVID-19 positive patients... Read More
31 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation yesterday (Thursday 30 December) from Cape Clear Island off the coast of West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 9.26am, following a request to bring a doctor to the island and provide a medical... Read More
25 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Santa stopped off on his way back to the North Pole to visit Cork University Hospital today.
25 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Cork County Council are issuing a Boil Water Notice with immediate effect to protect the health of consumers supplied by the Whitegate Regional Public Water Supply. The notice affects approximately 9,500 people supplied by the Whitegate Regional Public... Read More
24 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Hundreds of Cork Students Rise to the Fundraising Challenge this year by Fasting in Solidarity with the Elderly in our Community SHARE (Students Harness Aid for the Relief of the Elderly) are fundraising across the streets of Cork this week in support of Cork’s elderly community and those... Read More
24 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rentokil provides top Christmas pest control tips Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider, has issued a warning to home and business owners to be aware of the top threats from rodents during the winter period. The pest control provider believes that callouts for rats and mice will rise... Read More
22 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The ASTI is seeking prioritising of ventilation and measures to ensure adequate heating in schools in the review of public health measures in schools announced today by Minister Foley. Following today’s meeting with the Minister and the Chief Medical Officer, ASTI President, Eamon Dennehy said: “Schools have been... Read More
22 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing 1.1km of problematic watermains in Shanakill, Ballymacoda to improve water quality and provide a more reliable water supply to the local community. The upgrade involves the replacement of problematic watermains with new modern pipes. The programme to replace... Read More
22 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kevin Kelly from Bandon wins Robbie Keanes Hublot Watch as fundraiser makes €371,000 Robbie and Claudine Keane pictured at the Mater Hospital,Dublin as they presented the Mater Foundation with funds raised from their “Our Hospital Heros appeal”. The appeal raised an incredible €371,604.72 which has been split between... Read More
16 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Support for Bereaved Parents in West Cork this Christmas As 2021 comes to a close and Christmas approaches, bereaved parents are the forefront of the minds of those working in the charity, Anam Cara. Throughout the month of December, they will continue to hold their face to face... Read More