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11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Delivery of world-class infrastructure vital to quality of life in Cork – Ibec Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has said that Government must seize the opportunities of the unprecedented wealth-generating capacity of the Irish economy and deliver an ambitious programme of world class public services and infrastructure development. ...
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11 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie UCC has developed a COVID-19 Tracker and Day Pass App to help protect its students, staff and wider community. Upon the checking of COVID-19 symptoms the app generates a pass for on campus attendance. The app is not compulsory, but staff and students are strongly encouraged to download...
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11 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Protecting Heritage Sites Munster Technological University’s (MTU) Dept of Computer Science researches the application of big and open data in heritage and tourism sustainability While significant tourism activities are currently on hold, MTU’s Computer Science Department is working at the cutting edge of international research on how big,...
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11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin’s Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has called for a range of measures to be introduced to deal with the massive driving test and lessons backlog that has built up as a result of the pandemic. The Cork South Central TD said: “The driving test system has been thrown...
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11 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, recently welcomed news that total funding of €200,000 will be allocated for the development of trails on the grounds of Mallow Castle and Blueway facilities along the River Blackwater at Killavullen. Speaking upon confirmation of the measure 2 funding, David Stanton...
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11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Charismatic Corkman, Martin Forrest from Midleton runs a ‘FIIT Stick fitness class’. With a background in Tai Chi and Zen meditation, Martin’s aim is to help people achieve their own personal success in life by focusing on untapped potential and bringing it to life using a blend of...
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11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Mr. Michael McGrath T.D. today announced his consent to proceed with the River Bride Flood Relief Scheme at Blackpool, Cork City. The Minister, “in pursuance of the powers given to him by Section 7 of the Arterial Drainage Act, 1945, and...
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11 March 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Tottenham and Ireland right-back Matt Doherty finally looks set to play a big part in Spurs’ European push as the Premier League rounds the corner into the final straight. A midseason slump amid a slew of injuries saw Tottenham fall off the pace, but they appear to be...
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10 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie People who were illegally adopted in Ireland should not need legislation to allow them full access to their birth records and information, according to Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns. Speaking in the Dáil today in support of the Civil Registration (Right of Adoptees to Information) (Amendment) Bill 2021,...
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10 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie To celebrate International Women’s Day (which fell on the 8th of March) we profile Aisling Buckley Long, Engineer and Regional Information Specialist with Irish Water who discusses juggling a busy work and family life and her passion for building a sustainable future The Long household is a busy...
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9 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, has recently completed the Riverstick Reservoir and the Belgooly Water Supply Scheme. The new scheme will go fully live next week. Irish Water has invested €750,000 in safeguarding water supply in this area. The works included construction of a...
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8 March 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The National Transport Authority (NTA) has announced funding of €240 million to Local Authorities for sustainable travel projects, of which Cork County Council has received an allocation of €15.8 million. On-going projects within the Cork County Metropolitan Area are set to receive €7.5 million, up from €2.04 in 2020,...
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