28 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We recently reported that the Texaco Children’s Art Competition 2020 has been postponed. Entries to that competition were taken via teachers, who then posted paper artwork. Now, another well-known brand-name has filled the vacuum with an all-electronic art competition where students send their own entries. Toyota Ireland is... Read More
28 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South Central Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that much more needs to be done to ensure the shortage of Private Protective Equipment with the HSE is resolved. He has also called on anyone with any Personnel Protective Equipment items to please donate them to... Read More
28 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie TD calls for free public transport for healthcare workers Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central, Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the government to allow free travel on public transport for all healthcare workers for the duration of this outbreak. Teachta Ó Laoghaire said: “Some States... Read More
28 March 2020, Saturday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie COVID-19 – An Garda Síochána Begins Major Policing Operation in support of public compliance of public health measures An Garda Síochána has started a major nationwide policing operation focused on supporting public compliance with public health measures over this weekend. Following last nights announcement by An Taoiseach... Read More
27 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A delighted family from Co. Cork are officially millionaires after they collected a cheque for €1 million from National Lottery headquarters in Dublin today after they won the top prize in Wednesday’s (25th March) 2pm Daily Million draw. Incredibly, the family admitted that it was their first time... Read More
27 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie All events scheduled in July for the Cork300 events series, which were to run across Cork Harbour to celebrate the Royal Cork Yacht Club’s Tricentenary, have been cancelled. The Club announced today that they took this difficult decision in conjunction with their partners to safeguard the health of... Read More
26 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Lottery joy for close-knit Cork community who welcome the ‘much-needed good news’ of €1 million Daily Million win The National Lottery have urged the residents of Rochestown on the outskirts of Cork city to check their Daily Million tickets after the top prize of €1 million was sold... Read More
26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many adults and children now find themselves at home midweek. Many are choosing to exercise by walking on roadways. This is positive, but care is needed whenever pedestrians and motorists share the same space Cork County Council is appealing to walkers and cyclists... Read More
26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Despite the closure of the library buildings, the good news is that a number of library services are still available via Cork County Council’s website. Whether it’s reading a book, keeping up to date with the news, taking the time to learn a language or doing a course... Read More
25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council wish to advise that, on foot of new measures announced by Government on Tuesday, 24th March with regard to COVID-19 restrictions, all markets across County Cork must be suspended with immediate effect and remain closed for the duration of the imposed restrictions Mayor of the... Read More
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 of the County... Read More
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 car (white Audi... Read More