Arts grants will benefit 24 Cork groups: Music, Dance, Theatre, Literature, Festivals and more

22 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Arts Council is offering €9,974,730 to 166 arts organisations, 24 of which are in Cork City and County Cork The Arts Council has announced that it is offering funding of almost €10 million to 166 artists and arts organisations as part of its Arts Grant Funding (AGF)... Read More

22nd October, 2020

BUSINESS AS USUAL: County Council work continues during Level 5 Restrictions

22 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As Level 5 restrictions come into effect today, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Mary Linehan Foley is highlighting how Cork County Council’s services remain available for residents, communities and businesses throughout Cork, with a vast number of services accessible from the safety of their homes. “As... Read More

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22nd October, 2020

Air quality and ventilation in the workplace is crucial – says Irish survey

22 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Clean air helps prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID19 Eirdata (a company which mostly works with pharmaceutical, medical devices and healthcare sectors) recently undertook a nationwide survey with Engineers Ireland to see how ventilation affects indoor air quality, makes the workplace healthier and reduces the risk of... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

22nd October, 2020

WATER OFF: Cork City

22 October 2020, Thursday, 12 noon By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork City Council working to repair burst water main on Saint Mary’s Road Irish Water and Cork City Council are working to repair a burst watermain serving Saint Mary’s Road, Peacock Lane, Peacock Row, Redemption Road, Saint Vincents Road and surrounding areas... Read More

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22nd October, 2020

Bantry Town in #WestCork is an ‘Age Friendly Town’

22 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie As part of Cork County Council’s expansion of Age Friendly Initiatives, Bantry Age Friendly Town Committee recently held their first socially distanced meeting to kick-start its Age Friendly ambitions for the town. Following Cork County Council’s recent call for funding of potential Age Friendly Towns, four new towns... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

22nd October, 2020

VIDEO: Awards for promoters of Cork Heritage (built, natural and cultural)

22 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Heritage Heroes’ from County Cork celebrated at National Heritage Awards 2020 In relation to Cork: The award for best project in Cork City has been claimed by Ruti Lachs, for his project, ‘Cork Jewish heritage virtual walk’. This year, the Water Heritage Award was won by the Ellen Hutchins... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd October, 2020

Upgrade at Haulbowline Naval Base

22 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD (Cork South Central) has announced funding for the upgrading of Spencer Jetty in Haulbowline Naval Base (Co Cork) to provide for the berthage requirements for the Naval Service Fleet. This project consists of: – Remedial and strengthening works to the steel... Read More

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21st October, 2020

CORK COVID STATS: Latest information from the National Public Health Emergency Team

21 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie There has now been a total of 1,868 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Tuesday 20th October, the HPSC has been notified of 1,167 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 53,422* confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland. Of the cases notified today; 538 are men... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

21st October, 2020

CORK CRIME: 2 men arrested in connection with 10 buglaries/thefts

21 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí have arrested two men in relation to approximately 10 incidents of burglary and theft in counties Tipperary, Clare, Cork and Limerick. The burglaries took place at petrol stations, post offices and shops, over the last number of months with cash, cigarettes and safes taken. As part of... Read More

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21st October, 2020

VIDEO: Don’t cross the Cork-Kerry border

21 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Cork Kerry Tourism’ used to be a thing, as the two Counties were often marketed together. The marketer’s dream was a wealthy American Tourist who would fly into Cork Airport, and spread his/her waller around before heading to the Lakes of Killarney, and doing the same. ‘Killarney’ was... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

21st October, 2020

A Government office in every town in Ireland: That’s what a Post Office COULD

21 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Post offices can be the pillar and fulcrum where rural Ireland survives and thrives” Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has said that politicians of all parties need to move beyond the platitudes of post office and meet the funding shortfall in the sector to prevent unrestrained closures in... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

21st October, 2020

VIDEO: National Baby Swimming Week: ‘Water Babies’

20 October 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Monday 19th – Sunday 25th October 2020 Now in its fourth year, National Baby Swimming Week is a time to discover all the joys and benefits of baby swimming for babies and parents alike. 2020 especially has highlighted more than ever, the importance of keeping families safe,... Read More

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