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

26th July, 2022

Irish Water prepare to replace old watermains in Blackrock

26 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water crews have recently completed network upgrade works in Beaumont and within days they will be on site a stone’s throw away bringing a more reliable water supply to the people of Blackrock. Almost 300 metres of old cast iron watermains within McGrath Park will be replaced... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

25th July, 2022

Northside podcasters ‘Two Norries’ named as Cork Persons of the Month

25 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Two Norries Receive July Cork Persons of the Month Awards The creators of the Two Norries podcast have been awarded the July Cork Person of the Month award to honour their podcast’s success, and the contribution they have made to community life in Cork and Ireland by speaking... Read More

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

25th July, 2022

Local Cork EUROSPAR Supermarkets promote safefood initiative

25 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Three Cork EUROSPAR Supermarkets have teamed up with safefood this summer to encourage us all to take a moment to think about something we often take for granted – food safety – especially during the summer months when people are barbequing more regularly. safefood is an all-island body... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

23rd July, 2022

Cork Charities invited to apply for Movement for Good 2022 larger grants

23 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away over €1million to help charities change lives for the better – Phase 2 is open now until August 5th Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards is giving away a further €500,000 to support charity projects that have a lasting... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

21st July, 2022

GAELIC GAMES: Rockbán Ladies Football and Camogie Club receive Texaco funding #Whitechurch @GAArockban

21 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Rockbán Ladies Football and Camogie Club, County winners in the recent Texaco Support for Sport initiative, has been presented with a cheque for EUR5,000 which will help the club to cater for its rapid growth in membership by funding the purchase of new goals, ball catcher nets,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT