COVID19: Out of hours GP service ‘SouthDoc’ consolidates resources in urban centres, and shuts 8 County locations at Fermoy, Blackpool, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Kanturk, Dunmanway, Macroom, and Youghal

14 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Effective from 8am this morning the SouthDoc out of hours GP service has closed 8 of its Cork locations, and reallocated the Doctors to larger more centrally located offices Fermoy, Blackpool, Skibbereen, Clonakilty, Kanturk, Dunmanway, Macroom, and Youghal are shut this morning. Meaning all patients must instead visit Bandon,... Read More

14th March, 2020

Asthma Society’s advice on COVID-19 to the 39,965 people with asthma in Cork

14 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Asthma Society of Ireland is advising people with asthma to be extra vigilant in their asthma management and follow the advice set out by the HSE, amidst growing coronavirus concerns. Sarah O’Connor, CEO of the Asthma Society, said: “We have been inundated with calls from individuals with... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

13th March, 2020

How can EU help Ireland with Coronavirus?

13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Kelleher responds to EU Commission Coronavirus economic package Responding to the announcement by the European Commission on a package of messages to support European economies affected by Coronavirus, Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher MEP said: “This is a proactive and considered response and one which I believe will... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

13th March, 2020

Accountants hold AGM just before Coronavirus ban on mass gatherings takes place

13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Wednesday 11th March, in what was – in retrospect – one of the last mass gatherings before the Coronavirus societal shutdown, the AGM of Certified Public Accountants (CPA) took place at the Rochestown Park Hotel Cork.

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13th March, 2020

Cork Pharmacy Technicians Graduate at The Irish Pharmacy Unions Pharmacy Technicians Graduation 2020

13 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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13th March, 2020

Ballincollig are in a with a chance in this years Texaco Children’s Art Competition

13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Judging of the 25,800 entries received in this year’s Texaco Children’s Art Competition is currently underway with winners to be announced in mid-April. Pictured is adjudicator Colleen Watters admiring two of the entries received from students in Ballincollig this year. From left, they are a work entitled ‘Colours... Read More

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13th March, 2020

Cork TD asks Minister to consider compensating trainee nurses during Coronavirus emergency

13 March 2002 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central, Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Minister for Health to ask whether or not trainee nurses will be compensated for working in hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis. Deputy O’Sullivan said that trainee nurses from UCC were expected to work on the... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

13th March, 2020

World famous Irish tourist attraction ‘Kissing the Blarney Stone’ closed due to Coronavirus

13 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s oldest tourist traditions, the Blarney Stone and the Castle which surrounds it has been around since the 13th Century, and people have been kissing it to gain the Gift of the Gab for almost as long. But for the first time in history, the spread... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

13th March, 2020

GOODBYE POTHOLES? €900,000 for non-public rural roads in Cork County Council area under Local Improvement Scheme

13 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A total of €900,000 in funding has been allocated to Local Improvement Schemes (LIS) in Cork, according to Fine Gael TD for Cork East and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality, David Stanton. The Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) monies are made available by the... Read More

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12th March, 2020

RTE seeking Cork bungalow owners for new TV series

12 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Animo TV & RTE One are on the hunt for homeowners across the country who are embarking on renovations to their beloved bungalow. In the 70’s bungalows began to pop up across Ireland thanks to readily available off the shelf plans. These bungalows have raised over three generations... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th March, 2020

EDUCATION: Cork Schools encouraged to enter gardening competition

12 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Muintir na Tire, Cork County Council Environment and Heritage Sections, Cork City Council and Griffins Garden Centre have all come together to organise this exciting competition for 2020, which is the eighth year of the competition. Applications are now being accepted from primary schools across the City and... Read More

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12th March, 2020

Cork County Council Support ‘Age Friendly’

12 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, through its Age Friendly County Programme is now accepting applications for funding from groups interested in developing AgeFriendly initiatives in their town. Kinsale, Bandon, Cobh and Mitchelstown have succeeded in securing this funding in the past and continue to work with the council’s AgeFriendly County... Read More

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