18 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Management at the Cork University Maternity Hospital have taken the following precautionary measures regarding visitor restrictions at the hospital with immediate effect: Women admitted for induction of labour or in labour can have one nominated visitor For all other inpatients, including Antenatal inpatients and Postnatal inpatients: No visitors... Read More
18 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of the country’s move to the delay stage of Covid-19 management and in the interest of public health, the Cork City Marathon, which was due to take place on May 31st, has been postponed until September 2020. Adrienne Rodgers, Race Director and Director of Services at... Read More
16 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Authorities liaising closely with HSE during COVID-19 pandemic The Port of Cork can confirm that freight operations are continuing as normal, as it works closely with the HSE during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Port of Cork is a key facilitator of trade in the Munster region, and vital... Read More
16 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We are in the midst of an unprecedented event. Covid-19 is effecting every one of us and I would like to take this opportunity as a Mayor of the County of Cork to ask everyone to do their bit in this battle and help us control the spread... Read More
16 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Church of Ireland Bishop of Cork Paul Colton has taken the exceptional step – for the first time ever in his 21 years as Bishop – of releasing his monthly one-page open letter online. Previously it was published in the Cork, Cloyne and Ross Diocesan Magazine only.... Read More
16 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “There is no need to visit an intreo centre. Intreo centres have to apply social distancing recommendations so queues will be long and people who call may have to wait a long time.” The Department of Social Protection here is no need to visit your local Dole office... Read More
16 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “ICSA fully supports the Government’s decisions designed to slow down spread of the virus and we will fully implement decisions regarding public meetings,” according to ICSA president Edmond Phelan. “ICSA sees the health of all citizens as being the primary concern and we are obviously worried about the... Read More
15 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has described the response from city officials and the general public to the coronavirus as “hugely positive.” The party thanked residents groups who have pulled together using social media and are looking out for vulnerable neighbours. Green Party Councillor Oliver Moran said: “Everyone... Read More
15 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Mr. Michael Ring, TD, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, has emphasised the important role of communities in supporting their vulnerable neighbours over the coming weeks. The mobilisation of local community & voluntary groups and the engagement of volunteers at local level can play a crucial part... Read More
15 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie This week’s Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes 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 to a €1 million... Read More
14 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that a suite of supports will be made available to businesses in impacted by COVID-19. Senator Lombard said: “I know that this is a worrying time for businesses and I want to assure them that my Fine Gael colleague, Minister for... Read More
14 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ICOS (the Irish Co-operative Organisation Society) represents over 130 co-operatives in Ireland – including the Irish dairy processing co-operatives and livestock marts – whose associated businesses have a combined turnover in the region of €14 billion, with some 150,000 individual members, employing 12,000 people in Ireland, and a... Read More