7 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Taoiseach launches 69 new homes in Carrigaline An Taoiseach Micheál Martin has today launched Co-operative Housing Ireland’s Brookhill estate of 69 affordable family homes in Carrigaline, Co Cork. The development of BER ‘A rated’ homes was achieved through partnership with Cork County Council, the Housing Finance Agency, the... Read More
7 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Around 500,000 people in Ireland have invisible disabilities, that’s 8 in 10 of everyone living with disabilities here. Bus Éireann is “proud to support the JAM Card” which allows people with a learning difficulty, autism, or any condition where communication can be a barrier to relay to others... Read More
7 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Sullivan disappointed to learn that the feasibility study on St. Stephen’s Hospital (at Sarsfieldscourt, Upper Glanmire, Cork City) has been put on hold Pádraig O’Sullivan TD for Cork North Central has expressed his deep disappointment on learning that the feasibility study on St Stephens Hospital in Glamire has... Read More
6 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Annual cycle takes place in August The charity cycle Tour de Munster which raises vital funds for the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) and individual beneficiaries has raised an incredible €340,000 following its 600km tour across the six counties of Munster in August. The tour, which... Read More
6 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Consumers could be subjected to very different rules when buying from UK websites post Brexit. Cork-based Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune says; post-Brexit UK based websites will be classed at non-EU operations and subject to different rules. This will affect consumers and their rights. MEP Clune says “UK... Read More
6 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 5 year plan: Cork GAA recently unveiled an ambitious new programme of investment and commercial activity that it expects will realise over €20 million in revenue over the next 5 years The income – through commercial revenue including; Cork County Board and stadia sponsorship, concerts and stadium rental... Read More
6 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has welcomed Minister for Education Norma Foley’s announcement of €5.7 million in ICT Grants for primary and post-primary schools in Cork, which is to be paid in early December 2020. The funding is part of a €50 million ICT... Read More
5 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Due to COVID19 this years’s Texaco Calendar features pictures from the archives A prizewinning artwork, entered by Cork student Alastair Earley, is one of 13 artworks selected from the archives to illustrate the 2021 Texaco Children’s Art Competition Calendar just published. Amongst artworks drawn from the past 16... Read More
5 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Pádraig O’Sullivan TD for Cork North Central has called for increased resources to reduce the waiting times for Assessments of Need under the Disability Act 2005. Those born on or after the 1st June 2002 who are suspected of having a disability can apply for an Assessment of... Read More
5 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospice and Hospital is delighted to announce that An Taoiseach Michael Martin will switch on the official Christmas lights at Marymount on Sunday 6th December in a very small closed event that will be streamed live through Marymount’s Facebook page. Ordinarily on the first Sunday of... Read More
4 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Virgin Media Television’s ‘Ireland AM’ broadcasts Backing Business campaign from Cork As part of Virgin Media’s #BackingBusiness campaign that launched in March, ‘Ireland AM’ broadcasted live from Cork last Wednesday morning across the country to over 177,000 viewers. Presenter Alan Hughes showcased a number of local businesses from... Read More
4 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shop owner to use Lotto bonus sellers prize to fund massive celebratory party for staff once Covid-19 passes “Please tell me you’re calling to let me know I’ve sold the winning ticket,” were the first words out of the mouth of a popular Cork retailer when the National... Read More