top of page 22 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Arts Council is offering €9,974,730 to 166 arts organisations, 24 of which are in Cork City and County Cork The Arts Council has announced that it is offering funding of almost €10 million to 166 artists and arts organisations as part of its Arts... Read More
top of page 22 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As Level 5 restrictions come into effect today, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley is highlighting how Cork County Council’s services remain available for residents, communities and businesses throughout Cork, with a vast number of services accessible from the safety of... Read More
top of page 22 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean air helps prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID19 Eirdata (a company which mostly works with pharmaceutical, medical devices and healthcare sectors) recently undertook a nationwide survey with Engineers Ireland to see how ventilation affects indoor air quality, makes the workplace healthier and reduces... Read More
top of page 22 October 2020, Thursday, 12 noon By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork City Council working to repair burst water main on Saint Mary’s Road Irish Water and Cork City Council are working to repair a burst watermain serving Saint Mary’s Road, Peacock Lane, Peacock Row, Redemption Road, Saint Vincents Road... Read More
top of page 22 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of Cork County Council’s expansion of Age Friendly Initiatives, Bantry Age Friendly Town Committee recently held their first socially distanced meeting to kick-start its Age Friendly ambitions for the town. Following Cork County Council’s recent call for funding of potential Age Friendly Towns,... Read More
top of page 22 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Heritage Heroes’ from County Cork celebrated at National Heritage Awards 2020 In relation to Cork: The award for best project in Cork City has been claimed by Ruti Lachs, for his project, ‘Cork Jewish heritage virtual walk’. This year, the Water Heritage Award was won by... Read More
top of page 22 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD (Cork South Central) has announced funding for the upgrading of Spencer Jetty in Haulbowline Naval Base (Co Cork) to provide for the berthage requirements for the Naval Service Fleet. This project consists of: – Remedial and strengthening works... Read More
top of page 21 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There has now been a total of 1,868 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Tuesday 20th October, the HPSC has been notified of 1,167 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 53,422* confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the cases notified today;... Read More
top of page 21 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí have arrested two men in relation to approximately 10 incidents of burglary and theft in counties Tipperary, Clare, Cork and Limerick. The burglaries took place at petrol stations, post offices and shops, over the last number of months with cash, cigarettes and safes taken.... Read More
top of page 21 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Cork Kerry Tourism’ used to be a thing, as the two Counties were often marketed together. The marketer’s dream was a wealthy American Tourist who would fly into Cork Airport, and spread his/her waller around before heading to the Lakes of Killarney, and doing the... Read More
top of page 21 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Post offices can be the pillar and fulcrum where rural Ireland survives and thrives” Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has said that politicians of all parties need to move beyond the platitudes of post office and meet the funding shortfall in the sector to prevent... Read More
top of page 20 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Monday 19th – Sunday 25th October 2020 Now in its fourth year, National Baby Swimming Week is a time to discover all the joys and benefits of baby swimming for babies and parents alike. 2020 especially has highlighted more than ever, the importance of... Read More
