UCC part of thyroid study

21 November 2011 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dr Patricia Kearney, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, UCC is one of a group of researchers from European Universities who will participate in a new research project investigating current treatment practices for people who suffer from a mildly underactive thyroid gland. The researchers met recently with medical... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

16th November, 2011

Mallow A&E to remain open

“The People of the greater North Cork area breathed a sigh of relief this week in hearing the news that no changes are to happen to the A and E services in the hospital until the replacement services are put in place” so said the spokesman of the Friends of Mallow Hospital Cllr. Noel O... Read More

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30th October, 2011

Cork’s Billy Twomey has bad day

TIPPERARY’S Denis Lynch was the only rider of the Irish trio competing in this afternoon’s World Cup class at Lyon in France to make it through to the jump-off, but a single fence down left him in sixth place overall, with Sweden’s Rolf-Göran Bengtsson claiming the 60,000 euro winner’s prize on the bay stallion Casall... Read More

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13th September, 2011

Skibb test centre is safe says Lab TD

Labour TD (and previous Senator) for Cork South-West Michael McCarthy has been assured by the Road Safety Authority that there are no plans to close the Skibbereen Driving Test Centre. “Following local reports that the Skibbereen Driving Test Centre is facing closure, I immediately contacted the RSA and sought assurances from them that there were... Read More

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13th September, 2011

Salt to be stored in Counrty Cork

As winter approaches…. The National Roads Authority is to provide 613 thousand euro for a “salt barn” in Ballincollig, and another in Skibbereen. They will hold 1300 tonnes of salt each for use on roads across Cork. Construction will begun at the end of October, to finish before Christmas. Fine Gael Councillor, Derry Canty welcomed... Read More

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13th September, 2011

Speed limit to be restored on old Cork to Dublin Road

A SECTION of the old Cork to Dublin road, famous for speedtraps, is to have its speed limit INCREASED! from the end of the month. When the motorway Bypassing Fermoy opened in October 2006, the speed limit on the old N8 fell from 100 kilometres to 80, after is was downgraded to a “Regional Road”... Read More

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13th September, 2011

Mizen Bridge in line for awards

In West Cork, the new Mizen Head foot-bridge, which was offically opened last month, is in with a chance of winning THREE separate awards. In Ireland… The “Engineering Project of the Year” and “Public Service Excellence Award” and in Britain… it’s up against Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in the The “Institute of Structural Engineers: Heritage Re-construction... Read More

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23rd August, 2011

Brian Crowley not interested in FF Presidential Race

The Cork based Fianna Fail MEP Brian Crowley will not contest the Presidential Election for his party. Mr Crowley, said he will not seek the parties nomination because it is “divided on its electoral approach”. He also said the Fianna Fáil leadership has demonstrated that it does NOT want an “internal party candidate” A Fianna... Read More

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22nd July, 2011

WEST CORK TOURISM: Extended opening hours for Dursey Cable Car

22 July 2011 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Dursey Cable Car, in West Cork, will remain open throughout the day on weekdays for the next six weeks on a pilot basis. The service will now operate continuously between 9.00am and 5.00pm weekdays, maximum of six passengers per trip. There is a midday break in service... Read More

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13th July, 2011

Rowing Championships get underway in Cork tomorrow

Reigning senior eight national rowing champions, NUIG will be hoping to make it three straight wins at the Irish Rowing Championships this weekend. Over 1,800 rowers, making up 720 crews will compete over three days of racing, the highlight being the Senior Eight or ‘Big Pot’ race on Saturday afternoon. This year the successful NUIG... Read More

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13th July, 2011

Spike Island open to public for the Summer

A series of events has been initiated by Cork County Council to run on Spike Island from July to September this year. People will have the opportunity to visit the magnificent and historical Spike Island and enjoy the fabulous entertainment that is provided.Transport is by boat and tickets are limited so make sure to get... Read More

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12th July, 2011

Alcohol is bad, says Cork TD

Cork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has described as worrying the findings of the Health Research Board on trends in alcohol related deaths. The report uses the data contained in the National Drug Related Death Index to examine the trends in alcohol related deaths. “The worrying extent of the impact of alcohol has... Read More

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