3 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A legendary GAA medic has helped bring increased comfort to cancer patients in their final days through a major hospital ward renovation project. Dr Con Murphy spearheaded a series of fundraisers which raised over €300,000, enabling a major overhaul of the oncology unit at Cork University Hospital. The... Read More
2 January 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Four People Nominated for IFA National Treasurer Election Four candidates have been nominated for the position of National Treasurer of IFA. The election to succeed Martin Stapleton will take place at the 69th Annual General Meeting in the Irish Farm Centre next Tues, Jan 9th. At the close of... Read More
3 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Both Cork City and Cork County Council’s are accepting Christmas trees, at no charge. Cork City The City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of Christmas trees for recycling from householders in Cork City. Christmas trees may be deposited free of charge at any of the sites... Read More
31 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Increase in flu and COVID expected in the coming weeks Increasing levels of community transmission leads to jump in number of flu and COVID hospitalisations Protect yourself and others – Vaccination and good infection and prevention control measures remain key in reducing transmission Hospitals in the South/South West... Read More
29 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Over 121,526 patients have gone without a bed in Irish hospitals in 2023 according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, making it the worst year for hospital overcrowding on record The top 5 most overcrowded hospitals in 2023 include: University Hospital Limerick (21,141 patients) Cork University Hospital... Read More
21 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications for funding under the Cork County Local Festival Fund 2024, a competitive grant scheme supporting the development of festivals that drive domestic tourism and help to improve the visitor experience. A total of €85,000 is available through the Local Festival Fund for... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mahon Community Development has received a welcome Christmas gift totalling €2,765 from Mater Private Network Cork who nominated the group as its chosen charity. Hospital staff donated the money at a Halloween Bake Sale and on the night of Mater Private Cork’s 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner. The CEO... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Festive atmosphere awaits arriving passengers with over 1,200 performers taking to the specially constructed Christmas stage in Arrivals – 2023 will herald the busiest year ever for international passenger traffic at Cork Airport. Cork Airport is enjoying a busy Christmas with more than 195,000 arriving and departing passengers... Read More
16 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, which took place earlier than usual this year, on Saturday, 29th July, recently announced that €24,223 was raised, and has now been distributed to a number of local beneficiaries including the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, Fort Camden Meagher Restoration Fund, Carrigaline... Read More
14 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Winner announced for the UCC Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology The 2023 winner of the Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology has been announced for this year. The award, which recognises excellence in the MSc Food Microbiology course at the School of Microbiology in UCC,... Read More
13 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballincollig Hotel secures Great Place to Work Certification™ for November 2023 – November 2024 Oriel House Hotel, a distinguished member of the Talbot Collection, is thrilled to announce its attainment of the Great Place to Work Certification™ for the year 2023-2024. This prestigious recognition reflects the hotel’s commitment... Read More
12 December 2023 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn welcomed the Munster Rugby team to a civic reception at Cork County Hall, last evening, to mark their triumphant victory in the United Rugby Championship over reigning champions, The Stormers. The final, which took place on the 27th of May... Read More