Microbiome research suggests that changes on Traveller culture have health implications for everyone

27 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Why the microbiome of Irish Travellers is important for everyone’, a summary video of findings of research published by the prestigious journal Nature Medicine, was launched at Cork City Hall by Cllr Dan Boyle at 2pm, Thursday 21 July as part of Traveller Pride Week 2022. This research... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

26th July, 2022

When will Killavullen Boil Water Notice end?

26 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork TD Seán Sherlock – whose constituency includes much of County Cork – has received an update on the Killavullen Boil Water Notice “I recently wrote to the Fianna Fáil Minister responsible for water, Darragh O’Brien to seek his intervention in resources to deal with the Killavullen Boil... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

26th July, 2022

PUBLIC CONSULTATION: Upgrade of Glounthaune and Midleton rail line

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann has today published details on the proposed twin tracking of the 10km section of the rail line between Glounthaune and Midleton, East Cork. Part of a greater package of improvements being delivered by the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme under the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, NEWS

26th July, 2022

‘My Open Library’ funding for Macroom

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has welcomed funding of €23,908 for Macroom Library, which will allow people to access the local library outside of normal opening hours, as part of the ‘My Open Library’ initiative announced today. Deputy Moynihan commented, “This is a great... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

26th July, 2022

Irish state is paying families hosting Ukrainian refugees €100 per week

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie €400 ‘Accommodation Recognition Payment’ for hosts accommodating people from Ukraine is open for applications – First payment to be paid on Tuesday, 9th August – Payment may be backdated to 4th March where accommodation has been provided Applications for the €400 ‘Accommodation Recognition Payment’ can be made from today... Read More

NEWS

26th July, 2022

Extension of BusConnects Cork public consultation period

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Have your say at https://busconnects.ie/cork/ The Green Party in Cork has welcomed the extended public consultation period on the initial plans for BusConnects in Cork until 3 October, 2022. The party is encouraging residents and stakeholder groups to feed into the plans, which it says are part of... Read More

CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

26th July, 2022

Public awareness campaign on monkeypox required in Ireland – says Senator

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A public awareness campaign on the symptoms of monkeypox and how individuals can protect themselves from infection is urgently required here, according to Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer. Senator Buttimer was speaking after Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announced plans to extend the use of the smallpox vaccine for... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

26th July, 2022

Have your say on future constitutional change for Ireland

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has welcomed news that the Seanad Public Consultation Committee will look at the constitutional future of the island. Speaking today, Teachta Ó Laoghaire said: “I welcome that the Seanad Public Consultation Committee will undertake a series of hearings on... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

26th July, 2022

Cork Greens welcome ‘revolution’ in commuter rail for the Cork Metropolitan Area #EastCork

26 July 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Green Party in Cork has described plans to lay twin track rail between Glounthaune to Midleton as a revolution in commuter rail for the Cork Metropolitan Area. The proposals to lay new track on a 10km stretch from Cobh Junction to Midleton Station have opened for public... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, GREEN PARTY, NEWS, POLITICS

26th July, 2022

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind need Puppy Raisers in Munster

26 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind are currently recruiting for Puppy Raising Volunteers in the Munster area Must be no more than 2 hours from headquarters on Model Farm Road, Cork: Cork Clare Kerry Limerick Tipperary Waterford Information webinar takes place on Thursday, 28 July from 7pm –... Read More

NEWS

26th July, 2022

Irish round the world sailor Pat Lawless

26 July 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Only 100 people have ever sailed solo nonstop around the world via the five great capes Pat aiming to become first Irish person to sail solo nonstop around the world in the “loneliest sporting event of the planet” Irish sailor Pat Lawless has departed from Crosshaven in Co... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

26th July, 2022

Irish Water prepare to replace old watermains in Blackrock

26 July 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water crews have recently completed network upgrade works in Beaumont and within days they will be on site a stone’s throw away bringing a more reliable water supply to the people of Blackrock. Almost 300 metres of old cast iron watermains within McGrath Park will be replaced... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS