9 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí investigating the assault that occurred on Saturday 6th June, 2020 at approximately 10.30p.m. at Waterpark, Carrigaline, Co Cork arrested a male juvenile this morning, Tuesday 9th June, 2020. He was arrested at his home and taken to Togher Garda Station where he was detained under Section 4,... Read More
9 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie GAA Challenge In 1990 a casual meeting of John Clancy, Carrigaline and a young lad Terence O’Neill from Moy, Co Tyrone both of whom were deeply involved in their Juvenile GAA clubs led to a great club friendship which has lasted 30 years. Both clubs had a great... Read More
9 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Further to the Government’s announcement on Friday last regarding Phase 2 of the Roadmap to reopening Society and Business, Cork County Council wishes to advise that playground facilities, Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs) and outdoor gym equipment will begin to reopen on week commencing Monday 8th June 2020. It should... Read More
8 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 4 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,683 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday 7 June the HPSC has been notified of 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19.... Read More
7 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Social distancing requirements mean capacity will remain very limited and should only be used for essential journeys, Customers strongly encouraged to wear a face-covering (but not mandatory) In response to the Government announcement on moving to phase 2+ of Ireland’s roadmap for reopening society and business, all weekday... Read More
6 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Quick answer: It rains 146 days each year, in Cork On average, June has the least rainy days in Cork, so enjoy the next few weeks while they last In meteorology, precipitation is the umbrella term (pun intended) for any water vapour that falls under gravity from clouds.... Read More
6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has cost daa an estimated €160 million in lost turnover so far and will see the company record significant financial losses this year. daa has operations in 16 countries and the global pandemic has affected all of its businesses. Traffic at Dublin... Read More
6 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If I asked you to name a building in Cork which looks like something from Soviet-era Russia you would probably think of the Science Building – more recently known as the ‘Kane’ Building in University College Cork. It was built from 1968 to 1971. By way of comparison;... Read More
6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s online customer service portal ‘Your Council’ has made a raft of new adaptive and creative services available in response to the evolving needs and challenges posed by our new way of living alongside Covid 19. From simplifying business grant applications to sharing good news stories... Read More
6 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Asking price: €1,250,000 What: 6 bedroomed ‘Ashton Park House’, Ashton Park, Blackrock, Cork City Suburbs, T12 NX7F (the last house in a quiet cul-de-sac, just East of Ashton school) Property Description A striking detached double fronted family home with a mature garden in an excellent setting just off... Read More
6 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The acceleration of the Government’s Phase 2 reopening plan has been made possible thanks in no small part to the huge efforts of the people of Cork, Fine Gael Deputy Colm Burke has said. Deputy Colm Burke said: “My colleagues in Cabinet have agreed to implement all elements of Phase 2 and to... Read More
8 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The scope of works to be undertaken will include road resurfacing, major road reconstruction, traffic calming measures, drainage and associated works. Cork County Council has announced the commencement of the Cork County Road Resurfacing Contract for 2020 at a total cost of €2.1 million. The company appointed, Lagan... Read More