IRISH WATER: supplies may be interrupted in #Cork City centre due to leak detection works this Mon, Tue, Wed

top of page 18 May 2020, Monday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Leak detection works in Cork City centre may cause disruption to supply in surrounding areas on Monday 18th and Wednesday 20th May from 9pm to 6am. 18 May 2020 – Irish Water wish to advise customers in Patricks St, Kyrls Quay, Lavitts Quay, North... Read More

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18th May, 2020

COVID19: Nine Cork people diagnosed in past 24 hours, bringing Cork total to 1,361 cases

top of page 18 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Deaths Looking at the National situation the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 4 people with COVID-19 have died. This means there have now been a total 1,547 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. New cases As of 11am Monday... Read More

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18th May, 2020

Man dies in car crash on N22 near Ovens

top of page 18 May 2020, 4pm By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 11:15am today Monday 18th May 2020 on the N22 near Ovens, County Cork. The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the... Read More

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18th May, 2020

FOR SALE: A Georgian Country House for €975,000- Lissardagh House, Lissarda, Co Cork

top of page 18 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie An elegant well-proportioned Georgian country house dated circa 1860 5.6 hectares/13.84 acres Croquet Lawn Grass Tennis Court A modern 15 bay horse stable An all-weather horse area all within easy reach of Cork City What: Lissardagh House, Lissarda, Co Cork, P14 K002 5.60 Where: Cork... Read More

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18th May, 2020

EAST CORK: Fota Arboretum and Gardens reopen to public today as #COVID19 restrictions ease

top of page 18 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie OPW announces gradual reopening strategy for Tourism heritage sites The OPW today announced its strategy to respond to the Government roadmap last week and set out the details of some of the sites in their care that will begin reopening to the public during the... Read More

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18th May, 2020

#5kmFromHome exercise limit remains in place, even as some shops re-open in Phase 1 of Ireland’s re-opening roadmap

top of page 18 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today marks the first of the five-phase reopening of the economy after the student COVID-19 lockdown in March. Shops which are primarily outdoor – such as garden centres – can reopen today, once social distancing measures can be put in place. Here is a list... Read More

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17th May, 2020

How many Cork people have COVID-19?

top of page 17 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Deaths Let’s now look at National figures. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre was todayinformed that a total of 10 people with COVID-19 died. There have now been a total 1,543 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland during the pandemic. Diagnoses As of 11am Sunday 17 May,... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

17th May, 2020

PROPERTY: €1.1 million dream apartment in Cork City

top of page 17 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Generally, when I see ‘Viewing by appointment only’ on a listing I know it must be a gem; the sort of place where if such a warning was not in place all-and-sundry would be traipsing inside for a look-see. This is an apartment in an... Read More

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17th May, 2020

€200,000 investment for increased demand for online public library services

top of page 17 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard is applauding the investment from the Department of Rural and Community Development which has enabled the provision of 5,000 additional eBooks and eAudiobooks. Speaking of this allocation, the Cork Senator said: “I commend my colleague, Minister Michael Ring, for making... Read More

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17th May, 2020

Virtual run to fundraise for Mercy Hospital

top of page 17 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With over 23,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ireland following a stringent lockdown period, hospitals continue to require the additional PPE supplies and equipment needed to safely treat patients now, and for the months ahead. At the Mercy University Hospital, it’s no different and funds... Read More

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16th May, 2020

This Week in Parliament – from @DeirdreCluneMEP

top of page 16 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What’s happening this week in the EU Parliament? Below is a summary from Cork-based MEP Deirdre Clune (Fine Gael) “This week in Parliament – Easing restrictions To my constituents, I hope this update finds you well and that many of you will be happy to... Read More

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16th May, 2020

Remember that time a fellow flew a drone over Cork City? It’s still online

top of page 16 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie While this COVID19 ‘lockdown’ continues to ease, many of us haven’t been in Cork City centre for weeks. If you are missing the place then you will be delira and excira to see this drone footage from 2014. At the time is gained considerable publicity,... Read More

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