#Coronavirus – Man associated with Bon Secours Hospital Cork diagnosed – a risk assessment is underway

8 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has this evening been informed of two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. · One case of community transmission, a female in the east of the country · One case of community transmission, a male in the south of the country, is associated with the Bon... Read More

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6th March, 2020

NEW BOOK: ‘The daughters of the first Earl of Cork’

6 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This is the first critical study of the seventeenth-century Boyle women and their surviving manuscript writings. Based on the recovery and analysis of the letters and private papers of the wife, daughters, daughters-in-law, and granddaughters of Richard Boyle (1566–1643), the first earl of Cork, this book examines how... Read More

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5th March, 2020

Get Involved in National Tree Week (March 21st to 27th 2020)

5 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie For the past number of years Tree Week has been growing from strength to strength in the County of Cork, supported by Cork County Council. National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland with the support of Coillte, and this year takes place from... Read More

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4th March, 2020

If you want to organise a 1920 Commeneration event, then Cork County Council might have a grant for you

4 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, in recognition of the importance of the War of Independence and Civil War and acknowledging the enthusiasm that exists within the County to commemorate the centenary of this defining period of Irish history, has announced the opening of the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme 2020.... Read More

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4th March, 2020

Cork County Council approves record number of grants to Arts Organisations

4 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Arts Grants Scheme and Municipal Districts Arts Development Fund will provide financial assistance for 167 artists and arts organisations this year. A total of 35 Arts Festivals across the county, including Skibbereen, Kanturk, Midleton, Mallow and Clonakilty submitted successful proposals for expanding their activities and... Read More

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3rd March, 2020

50 Cork mothers enjoy informative discussion about baby products compliments of ‘NUK’

3 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Joined by Superintendent Pharmacist, Emily Kelly and NUK baby expert, Maura Cronin Cork mum of two, Lisa Jordan hosted The NUK Big Baby Event at McCauley Health & Beauty Pharmacy in Douglas Shopping Centre today. Lisa hosted a live discussion with experienced pharmacist Emily Kelly and Maura Cronin,... Read More

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2nd March, 2020

Cork Airport Hotel wins HR award from Irish Hotels Federation

2 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport Hotel has been awarded a National Quality Employers Award of Distinction by the Irish Hotel Federation in recognition of excellence in human resource management. Last year the Cork Airport Hotel won a National Quality Award and the award of Distinction in Human Resource Management is open... Read More

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2nd March, 2020

GAA: Bon Secours Hospital Cork sponsors University College Cork GAA Club

2 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie UCC GAA Club has capped its recent thrilling Fitzgibbon Cup final win by signing a new sponsorship deal with Bon Secours Hospital Cork and its inhouse sports injury clinic. UCC GAA encompasses Gaelic Football, Hurling, Camogie and Ladies Gaelic Football, with 16 teams involved in over 35 competitions.... Read More

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1st March, 2020

New Mayor of the County of Cork – Cllr Ian Doyle

1 March 2020, Sunday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Councillor Ian Doyle was elected Mayor of the County of Cork on Monday. The unusual timing of the installation was due to the the election of the previous Mayor Cllr (now Deputy) Christopher O’Sullivan to Dáil Éireann in February’s General Election. A person cannot be a Cllr... Read More

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29th February, 2020

Cork County Council Release Road Safety Book for Children

29 February 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has launched a book entitled ‘Sally & Jake – Think Road Safety’, providing primary school children in 2nd to 5th class a new way to learn about the importance of Road Safety. The book has been written and produced by Cork County Council’s Water &... Read More

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28th February, 2020

PHOTOS: @MTU_ie Munster Technological University holds first plenary academic council meeting at CIT

28 February 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee are in the long process of merging to form the Munster Technological University. The first plenary academic council meeting of the University consortium took place this week.

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28th February, 2020

First new housing estate in Frankfield, Douglas, Cork in more than 20 years

28 February 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In response to the growing need for the delivery of high-quality housing in the Cork market, Calder Initiatives is delighted to announce details of “The Oaks” at Bellevue, Frankfield. This is the first new residential development project in the Frankfield area in more than 20 years, making it a... Read More

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