10 July 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie News in photos
6 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Customers can now avail of quick access to relevant information on their water supply, based on where they live, thanks to the rollout of a newly designed Irish Water website. The changes will allow people around the country to immediately see what works and projects are ongoing in... Read More
3 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Al Fresco dining during COVID19 is great, and there is a European plaza vibe on many streets, however, not everyone is happy. The street is a limited space and one person’s gain is another person’s loss. Sinn Fein TD for Cork North Central has welcomed news that the... Read More
3 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD, joined Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, today launched the 2020 Annual Progress Report for the Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The programme, funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development, is Ireland’s primary... Read More
3 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie TD calls for new elective hospital to be located on campus of the existing St Stephens, Sarsfieldscourt, Glanmire. Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig O’Sullivan has called for the selection of St Stephen’s, Glanmire as the most suitable site for a new elective hospital for Cork.... Read More
3 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-Central, Pádraig O’Sullivan has welcomed the decision to roll out the Covid-19 vaccine for 18 to 34-year-olds through pharmacies and is calling on that cohort to avail of the opportunity to grab a jab as soon as they can. Earlier this week Deputy... Read More
28 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Sinn Fein TD for East Cork has said that he is shocked and saddened with the news that the Owenacurra Mental Health Centre in Midleton is to close this year. Deputy Buckley said, It’s a very sad day for mental health services in East Cork and for... Read More
27 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With preparations in full swing for the 21st annual Tour de Muster charity cycle, legend of the sport Sean Kelly was on hand to officially launch the four-day Tour across Munster on Tuesday evening, June 22nd. Taking to the roads of Munster from August 5th to 8th, the... Read More
23 June 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 30,000 small and medium firms in Cork must raise the bar on providing clean air or face resistance on staff returning to offices, a sanitisation expert has warned. Office and retail businesses have an increased duty of care to provide a healthy environment as the Covid vaccine... Read More
16 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “The Government must stop prevaricating and urgently roll out rapid antigen testing as part of its overall response to the Covid 19 pandemic,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher, who is based in Cork North Central. Kelleher was commenting following the publication of a HSE study produced by... Read More
16 June 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year sees the introduction of a brand-new Official Event App which allows participants to run together, even when apart. Register now on www.vhiwomensminimarathon.ie Musician and broadcaster Una Healy today launched the 2021 Vhi Virtual Women’s Mini Marathon in Tipperary, her home county. The event, now in its... Read More
15 June 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Public Participation: Identification of Bathing Waters Local authorities must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use. To help with this process, Cork County Council are asking people who swim at beaches,... Read More