top of page 25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of Covid-19 and the impact it has had on normal community and organisational life, the decision has been taken to extend the deadline for the Commemorations and Creative Ireland Grant Schemes has been extended from 26th March 2020 to 23rd April 2020. Full details... Read More
top of page 25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Togher are appealing for witnesses in relation to a series of road traffic collisions, which occurred in Lehenaghmore, Ballycurreen and the South Douglas Road, Cork this afternoon. Shortly after 3pm, Gardaí attached to the Togher District, on patrol in the area, observed a... Read More
top of page 24 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has called on the government and HSE to engage with mobile phone providers to establish an opt-in service to give people the most up to date information relating to COVID19. Deputy O’Sullivan expressed concern that people... Read More
top of page 24 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Actor Fancied to Play Notorious Spy The Douglas actor who plays Tommy Shelby in the hit TV show Peaky Blinders, could be swapping his 1920’s gangster look for a tuxedo and a martini after his odds on replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond were... Read More
top of page 23 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Thousands of people across the country should avail of e-worker refund Thousands of workers throughout the country who have recently been asked to work from home as a result of COVID-19 can avail of Revenue’s e-worker relief. Tax refund specialists at Taxback.com say that many... Read More
top of page 22 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair, Caroline Farrell said that the spread of the coronavirus and restrictions it has imposed and, potentially will impose, is a worry for many farm families. “It is understandable to feel vulnerable or overwhelmed reading or hearing the news,... Read More
top of page 22 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Employees Now Working From Home Urged to Claim Tax Relief Thousands of people across the country should avail of e-worker refund Thousands of workers throughout the country who have recently been asked to work from home as a result of COVID-19 can avail of Revenue’s... Read More
top of page 22 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 8 Top Tips for Kitchen Hygiene The kitchen is the heart of the home – keep it healthy! Kitchens are the heart of the home, and now more than ever, they’re at the centre of our daily lives. It’s where we cook, eat, relax and... Read More
top of page 21 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan says the right decision has been made as the Minister for Transport relaxed the requirement for over 70’s to have a medical certificate to accompany a driving licence renewal until July. He commented, “It is very... Read More
top of page 21 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Fastnet Film Festival committee have regrettably taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Festival which was set to take place from the 20th to 24th of May. Although the Festival will not be staged in May, the short... Read More
top of page 21 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bus routes must be nationalised and funded to survive Coronavirus’s impact, says Politician Workers’ Party councillor Ted Tynan has called for all long-distance bus services serving Cork, along with a range of other public transport options, to be nationalised, in order to survive the impact... Read More
top of page 21 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A weekly Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 has gone to lucky Prize Bond number IN700953 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2008. There were over 5,100 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €319,000. In addition... Read More