CITIZENSHIP: Where to get a Statutory Declaration signed in Cork

18 January 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In order to become a citizen of Ireland, you now need a Commissioner for Oaths to witness you signing the ‘Oath of Fidelity’ The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has today opened a temporary system which will enable citizenship applicants to complete their naturalisation process by signing... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

18th January, 2021

CORK CRIME: Man attacked in Bishopstown by 2 muggers who wanted his mobile phones

18 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí have arrested and charged a man in relation to a robbery and assault in Cork city on January 14, 2021. At around 3:30am a man was walking in Bishopstown when he was punched in the back of the head. Two men demanded he hand over his two... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

18th January, 2021

€7 million Real time air monitoring project will detect urban pollution using new low-cost optical sensors – Munster Technological University

18 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The newly established Munster Technological University (MTU) has hit the ground running, as its Centre for Advanced Photonics and Process Analysis (CAPPA) today launched the EU-funded research project PASSEPARTOUT, worth over €7 million. PASSEPARTOUT aims to develop low-cost optical sensors and apply them to air quality monitoring, creating... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

18th January, 2021

#FakeNews could hamper plans for COVID vaccine rollout – warns @DeirdreCluneMEP

18 January 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This is according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune who said that unchecked “fake news” and misinformation could negatively impact the efficacy of a country’s vaccine strategy, and its uptake. MEP Clune said that it is vital that Ireland, along with other EU countries ensures that they do... Read More

FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

18th January, 2021

CRIME: Skibbereen home was doused in petrol in Aggravated Burglary #WestCork

18 January 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred in Skibbereen on yesterday (Saturday) at approximately 5am, have arrested and charged a man and a woman. Two persons were reported to have forcibly entered into a residence proceeding to threaten the three occupants present. The property was covered with petrol... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

17th January, 2021

GOVERNMENT HANDOUT: Free Vitamin D from HSE for all citizens

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

AREA: NORTH CORK, FINE GAEL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

17th January, 2021

MEDICAL ADVANCE: New treatment for neurological disorders dsicovered at Cork lab

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

NEWS

16th January, 2021

New president for #WestCork women’s business group @NetIrlWestCork

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

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

15th January, 2021

ROADSIDE MEMORIALS: Families must apply for permission from Council

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

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

15th January, 2021

PREDICTION: Cork City house prices will RISE by 5% in 2021

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

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

15th January, 2021

Irish headquartered multinational @JohnsonControls wins at IoT Breakthrough Awards #FDI

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

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

15th January, 2021

Award winning public park opens on former toxic dump – Haulbowline Island, Cork Harbour

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

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS