30 December 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland historically had low take up of programme – says Cork based MEP Deirdre Clune, but budget available for Erasmus expected to double over the coming years, so now is the time to ramp up numbers Over the last few years, the number of people applying for the... Read More
29 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This festive season is like no other we’ve seen recently, but new research by environmental not-for-profit organisation Repakreveals that a third (33%) of shoppers planned to spend more on Christmas presents, even though 34% won’t get the opportunity to give gifts to loved ones in person. The Repak... Read More
29 December 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In an end of year commentary, the Coast Guard has highlighted, that despite the impact of Covid-19, 2020 has proven to be a relatively busy year. Overall, the Coast Guard coordinated 2643 incidents in comparison with 2490 incidents in 2019. Activity over February, March and April was the... Read More
29 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Just before the festive season, Cork’s Sexual Health Network launched the ‘#AFewHomeTruths’ campaign on billboards around Cork city and on MySexualHealth.ie. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about various sexual health issues that affect people in Cork, and to signpost to the relevant support services. The campaign’s distinctive... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 1 additional death related to COVID-19. There has been a total of 2,205 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Sunday 27th December, the HPSC has been notified of 765 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Some 880 new jobs in Cork were supported by Industrial Development Authority and Enterprise Ireland in 2020 Increased investment in Ireland is key to seeing Ireland through the Brexit storm, a Cork North Central Fine Gael TD has said. Cork North Central Deputy Burke noted that the Industrial... Read More
28 December 2020 By Roger L Jones roger@TheCork.ie The Cork-based Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher has called for clarification on the issue of mutual recognition of educational and professional qualifications for people living in Northern Ireland after January 1st 2021 when the UK leaves the EU. “Since the text of the deal was published a... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s Cope Foundation reflects on what has been a year of challenges, closures, and incredible change As the Chief Executive of Cope Foundation reflects on 2020, he cannot help but be impressed by how people right across the organisation adapted and faced the many challenges that 2020 presented.... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tax Refund Checklist for Irish Workers Only 5% of employers of Ireland’s remote workforce are paying the tax-free expense of €3.20 per day. This is according to a recent survey from Taxback.com in which 600 people, currently working from home, were asked if their employer is in a... Read More
28 December 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Breakthrough Cancer Research, which is a cancer research charity, is embarking on an exciting new awareness campaign that will launch early in The New Year (2021). The charity is looking for Cork based cancer survivors working in any capacity in the food and hospitality industry, to get involved with... Read More
28 December 2020 By Roger Jones II roger@TheCork.ie Making any kind of forecast or prognosis in a situation of maximum uncertainty such as the current one seems complex. However, the end of the year allows for an analysis of the behaviour of the real estate sector during 2020, and based on this information, mentioning the... Read More
28 December 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Nothing signals the modern Christmas season like the selection box of festive ads that begin in early December and last until New Year’s eve. Despite the Internet, broadcast advertisements are still powerful; and can call forth precious memories from our childhoods. With a decline in the popularity of... Read More