top of page 23 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork based Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed a €10 million fund has been set up to provide technology and devices for disadvantaged students at primary and secondary level. The Cork-based Senator stated that the funding will be a huge help to both... Read More
top of page 23 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Home Workouts increase with 20,000 Completed On Derval.ie In The Past Four Weeks, With Participants From Every County In Ireland Three-time Olympian, best-selling author and Ireland’s Fittest Family coach, Derval O’Rourke has been steadily building her healthy lifestyle community, breaking through the crowded fitness space... Read More
top of page 23 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council extends Commemorations & Creative Ireland grant scheme deadlines The Deadline for submission for both the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme and the Creative Ireland Grant Scheme has been extended until 12 noon on Thursday 14th of May. Cork County Council’s Commemorations Grant... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork Hurling Team are using their isolation time for a very good cause. The team and management are taking part in a 42-hour Solo-Run on 25th/26th April that is really taking the concept of ‘Solo-run’ quite literally for the times we are in! Each... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline is the largest town in County Cork and as such has witnessed a phenomenal response to the emerging needs of the community. Cork County Council’s COVID 19 Community Support Programme is a multi-agency response to the pandemic. It involves the Council coordinating a range... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Usually used to accompany self guided tours, Michael Collins House, Clonakilty, has now edited their audio to make it available to all at home. Containing a 45-minute Audio Guide; Photos and Videos, people can learn about Micheal Collins and the history of Irish independence. Check... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Yes, the English Market is open Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm (although some traders are operating reduced opening hours) View this post on Instagram To help keep our more vulnerable customers safe during these times, many of our traders are now offering a home delivery... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Barry Cogan news@TheCork.ie Frontline Assistance In response to a notice, on the Carrigaline Notice Board on Facebook an appeal to fit cuffs on a consignment of Chinese medical gowns, a number of volunteers from Carrigaline and Ballygarvan responded. District Nurse Michelle Casey who now works out of the... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lota Beg House is situated less than three miles from the centre of Cork City Lota Beg House is located on and accessed from the Lower Glanmire Road on the outskirts of Cork City. It is approached by a sweeping drive that winds through the... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí seized a suspected sawn-off shotgun and ammunition in Cork city yesterday As part of an intelligence led operation, Gardaí from the Serious Crime Investigation Unit in Cork city carried out a search of an area next to the cemetery off Skehard Road at 2.30pm.... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has welcomed a change in national policy, which now mandates facemasks in all settings for any healthcare workers who provide care within 2m of a patient. It also applies to any of their colleagues who come within 2m... Read More
top of page 22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First things first… …but the reality is that the average Irish rent is €1,372 in Cork. Well, that was the case according to daft.ie in their Nov 2019 figures, which charted record highs (higher even than during the Celtic Tiger years!). However, if we fast... Read More