15 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In Cork, landmarks including City Hall, Cork Gaol, and Blarney Castle will light up to celebrate St Patrick’s Day including a ‘Meitheal’ themed projection onto R&H Hall. Fáilte Ireland is supporting the greening of several locations across Cork throughout March to mark St. Patrick’s Day this year. Local... Read More
14 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Long-term effects of Covid-19 The HSE should establish a dedicated health unit for research and to manage and support patients suffering the long-term effects of Covid-19, a Fine Gael TD has said. Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said “During the past year a lot has been... Read More
14 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Roos Demol and Breda Keane Shortt have been honoured with the March Cork Person of the Month Award for their efforts to support migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and those in direct provision in Cork. Both play a crucial role in creating equal opportunities for the people of Cork... Read More
14 March 2021By Elaine Murphyelaine@TheCork.ie Garda Probe Triggers Speculation On Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s Future as Fine Gael Leader It was confirmed today that an initial inquiry into the leak of a confidential health document by Leo Varadkar to a friend when he was Taoiseach has been upgraded to a full criminal investigation. The Minister for... Read More
14 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí must continue to be afforded all supports possible in their role on the Covid frontline in the wake of GSOC complaint figures, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer said: “New figures released to me show there were 450 complaints in which Covid and/or aspects... Read More
14 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Digital Pharmacy provided over 100,000 free contraceptive pills for women since launch of service in February 2020 Healthwave, a digital pharmacy service founded by Cork man Shane O’Sullivan, has launched Ireland’s first pharmacy-led payment plan for long-term contraceptive methods. This launch marks the first year of Healthwave’s female-focused... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing 1.8 kilometers of problematic water mains in the Ballyquirke area of Killeagh, to tackle high levels of water leakage, unplanned supply interruptions and improve water quality. The works will involve laying new water mains and service connections... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The North Cork town of Charleville is to receive over €180k in funding from Cork County Council & National Transport Authority during 2021 under the Sustainable Transport Measures Grant Scheme. €90k has been allocated to provide a new raised pedestrian crossing on the L1315 link road by the... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tens of millions of AstraZeneca vaccines stockpiled in Ohio and Maryland facilities “An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin must raise the issue of the United States sharing their stockpiled AstraZeneca vaccines at next week’s St. Patrick’s Day meeting between him and US President, Joe Biden,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork East Labour TD Seán Sherlock has called on the Minister for Transport to provide the funding that will enable Next Gen Ticketing to be rolled out in Cork, saying that we have to be ready to ramp up public transport capacity when the pandemic passes. Deputy Sherlock... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Double Cork EuroMillions win sees two separate players from the Rebel county win €123,876 in Friday night’s draw Both Cork players come agonisingly close to scooping €60 million jackpot on offer File photo: Bandon Books staff celebrate a €1 million EuroMillions prize win in their store in August... Read More
13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson for Education, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Minister for Education to listen to the concerns of Junior Cert students and act swiftly to ensure they are not being left behind, particularly those who will leave school this year. The Cork South Central TD... Read More