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
2 January 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The full report is available on the Daft.ie website here Housing prices during 2023 rose by an average of 3.4%, the smallest increase since 2019, according to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report released today by Ireland’s largest property website, Daft.ie. The typical listed price nationwide in... Read More
1 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD recently announced that the Department of Foreign Affairs provided consular assistance to 2,043 new cases in 2023. This work is in addition to the consular support that is being provided to others on an ongoing... 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
30 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Munster side has been named for the New Year’s Day URC Interpro derby against Connacht at The Sportsground (3pm). There are seven personnel changes and one positional switch from the side that faced Leinster four days ago as hooker Eoghan Clarke makes his first start for Munster.... Read More
30 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel is inviting women from across Cork to celebrate Women’s Little Christmas in the heart of the Victorian Quarter. The hotel, which is located on MacCurtain St, is hosting a luncheon and fashion showcase in aid of Marymount Hospice and Hospital on Saturday, January 6th 2024.... Read More
29 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the Cork public to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops. Whether it’s a jumper a size too small, perfume you already have or a book you already read, it can be donated to one of Barnardos shops and will be greatly... 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
28 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie This is the time of year when many of us purchase gift vouchers for friends and family. There are many benefits to gift vouchers but there are also some risks, for example, if you lose the voucher, it expires before you use it, or if you’re unable to... Read More
28 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie New traditions in the New Year Traditions are very much associated with Christmas and the New Year. With fourteen face to face meetings across the country along with online support, bereavement charity Anam Cara, are encouraging parents who have faced the death of a child, to reach out... Read More
28 December 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “If the European Parliament has its way, consumers will be entitled to have more products and devices repaired, rather than being forced to buy newer expensive replacement models, pending negotiations on EU rules on the ‘right to repair’ in 2024”, said Seán Kelly MEP. “In addition, manufacturers will... Read More
28 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Hometree site will showcase how trees can be integrated into existing farms A not-for-profit organisation working to establish and conserve permanent native woodland in Ireland has secured its first site in County Cork. Hometree has purchased an eight-acre site near Donoughmore thanks to support from a local donor.... Read More