13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There has now been a total of 1,774 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Wednesday 12th August, the HPSC has been notified of 92 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a... Read More
13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Blacks, Ireland’s first co-located Brewery & Distillery based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, have once again made the winners list with their boutique spirits. Founded by husband and wife duo, Sam & Maudeline Black, this unstoppable pair proudly accepted Silver Medals for both their Blacks Irish Gin and Black... Read More
12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A partnership between UCC & HSE South/South West Hospital Group (HSE S/SWHG) The College of Medicine and Health (CoMH) UCC, has announced the proposed MSc in Radiation therapy (Graduate entry) will be a 2-year, full-time, taught master’s programme, with a student intake of 12 students in 2020/2021. It... Read More
12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork native Siobhán McSweeney stars in new Tourism Ireland film showcasing Cork Tourism Ireland has teamed up with the Abbey Theatre to showcase its new digital theatre experience, Dear Ireland – which brings together the voices of 50 writers and 50 actors in a collection of ‘theatrical postcards’... Read More
12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has warned ‘staycationers’ not to be complacent about sunscreen. Senator Lombard said: “Thankfully for most people, sunscreen is an absolute staple when packing for a trip to sunnier climes. “Unfortunately though, many people forget about sun protection while at home in Ireland. “With... Read More
11 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Construction work has resumed on the development of 57 homes in the West Cork town of Clonakilty again following a temporary cessation due to Covid19 restrictions. The recommencement of work will see the estate at Beechgrove, Fernhill Road, Clonakilty and associated site development works progressed to completion in... Read More
11 August 2020By Tom Collinstom@TheCork.ie AventaMed is based in the Rubicon Centre, Rossa Avenue, Bishopstown (near CIT) Olive O’Driscoll, co-founder of AventaMed, a Cork-based medical device start-up which is set to revolutionise paediatric ear surgery, is pleased to announce that US-based Keith Jansen has joined the AventaMed team as the new President and CEO. Keith... Read More
11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is now accepting applications from local businesses for the ‘Restart Grant Plus’. This scheme builds upon the previous Restart Grant Scheme by increasing the minimum grant from €2,000 to €4,000 and increasing the maximum from €10,000 to €25,000. Eligibility has also expanded, with applications open... Read More
11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Almost 1,000 water consumers in Co Cork received good news this week following the removal of two water supplies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from their Remedial Action List (RAL). The RAL identifies drinking water supplies that are ‘at risk’ of failing to consistently supply safe, clean... Read More
11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A 6 day, 1900km trip, in aid of 4 charities A group of adventurers will bring their ultra-challenge to Co. Cork as they take on the ultimate task of cycling a whopping 1,900 kilometres across 32 counties in Ireland in just six days – all in aid of... Read More
11 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tricentenary Regatta, Maritime Parade, RCYC Exhibition, Family Race to / from the City, and Championship races among the exciting events back on the calendar. It’s sails’ ahoy once more for The Royal Cork Yacht Club’s exciting Cork300 events schedule. The Crosshaven based club, which is the oldest yacht... Read More
10 August 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Founding Board Members of Ludgate, Sean O’Driscoll and John Field have been named July Cork Persons of the Month. The Ludgate Hub has transformed Skibbereen into Ireland’s digital workspace capital. John Field, winner of ‘The Outstanding West Cork Business Ambassador’ award at the West Cork Business and Tourism... Read More