17 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The HSE should “consider” widespread dispensing of Vitamin D supplements to people free of charge, a Cork Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Colm Burke, Fine Gael’s Health Spokesperson, said: “Sunlight is the main source of Vitamin D. Sunlight is scarce in Ireland in the... Read More
17 January 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Innovative light technology developed by IPIC for Synergia Medical will benefit patients suffering from chronic pain, Parkinson’s disease, depression and more. IPIC (Irish Photonic Integration Centre), hosted at Tyndall National Institute, has developed cutting-edge light technology for Belgium-based Synergia Medical, which seeks to benefit patients suffering from chronic... Read More
16 January 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Ireland West Cork has announced Katherine O’ Sullivan as Branch President for 2021. Speaking about her new role, Katherine said: “I am honoured to be elected the 4th President of Network Ireland West Cork. Together with the new committee, I hope to continue the great work of... Read More
15 January 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Local Authorities – which can be City Councils or County Councils are made up of people – and these people have sympathy with families erecting memorials to road victims. Generally speaking, in Ireland, before you built or erect something you need two things: 1) Permission from the landowner... Read More
15 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The price of the average three-bed semi in Cork City is expected to rise by 5% over the next 12 months, according to a survey by Real Estate Alliance. Prices already increased by €5,000 between September and December 2020 to €325,000, a rise of 1.6%, the Q4 REA... Read More
15 January 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Johnson Controls International plc is an American Irish-domiciled multinational conglomerate headquartered in Albert Quay, Cork, Ireland that produces fire, HVAC, and security equipment for buildings. It employs around 105,000 people in around 2,000 locations globally. The firm has just been awarded the title of “IoT Partner Ecosystem of the... Read More
15 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Haulbowline Island Amenity Park’ technically has an addfess of Cobh but is accessed via a bridge from Ringaskiddy. It is open to the public from today, but given the current 5km travel restriction you should not travel unless you live locally. The recreational area – built on top... Read More
15 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Politics News The Green Party in Cork has welcomed confirmation that plans to import fracked gas through the Port of Cork have been scrapped. In 2017, the Port of Cork and US gas company, NextDecade, signed a memorandum of understanding to import liquefied natural gas through the port.... Read More
15 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Air sterilisation in recirculating ventilation systems is a key factor to consider in order to safely reopen businesses and offices across all sectors, according to industry experts Shiva Air Conditioning. According to the company, business owners and facility managers need to ensure they have the correct precautions in... Read More
14 January 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are pleased to announce that Dylan McGlade has signed a new contract with the club. The attacker joined the club last season, and he has now committed to City for the 2021. Commenting on the news, McGlade told CorkCityFC.ie: “I’m delighted to be signing back... Read More
14 January 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the estimated 10,000 people living with heart failure in Cork to engage with new supports it has established during Covid-19 restrictions. The charity has responded to a sense of isolation felt by people living with heart failure, a condition which has a... Read More
13 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East TD and member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children, Equality and Disability, Seán Sherlock has called on the Government and the Minister for Housing to examine using Ministerial directives under the Planning Act to halt any developments on Mother & Baby Homes like Bessborough and... Read More