Carrigaline News

top of page 5 May 2020 By Barry Cogan news@TheCork.ie GAA 72 Hour Run Playing members of Carrigaline GAA Club organised and ran a 72hour sponsored marathon in aid of Pieta House last weekend which has raised €28,020 at the time of going to press. As the annual Darkness into Light sponsored walk through the... Read More

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5th May, 2020

Question: How many people in Cork now have COVID19? Answer: 1,177

top of page 5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 23 people with COVID-19 have been reported as passing away nationally in the past 24 hours. There have now been a total 1,339* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. There is now a... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

5th May, 2020

CORK CRIME: Burglary in cul-de-sac lane in Blackrock

top of page 5 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Blackrock, Cork are appealing to the public for information in relation to an aggravated burglary that occurred at a house in the little-known Bull’s Lane (a cul-de-sac off the Blackrock Road), Cork. It happened between 8pm on Friday 1st May 2020 and 6.30am... Read More

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5th May, 2020

COMPETITION: Win one of 250 vouchers for ‘Airtastic’ Entertainment in Little Island, Cork

top of page 5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘Airtastic’ in Little Island has a 12 lane bowling alley, indoor 18 hole mini-golf course, amusement arcades, and more. Unfortunately, it’s currently closed during the COVID19 lockdown, but it’s planning a grand reopening and is running a competition to win vouchers When we last mentioned... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th May, 2020

SuperValu is Ireland’s No. 1 supermarket – according to Kantar Ireland figures published today

top of page 5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In an effort to get everything they need in one go and cater for all the additional meals and snacks eaten at home, shoppers are adding an extra four items to their baskets each visit, increasing their monthly grocery bill by €118 on average. New... Read More

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5th May, 2020

How far is 5km from my home? use this useful mapping tool to see your COVID19 exercise zone

top of page 5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie How to calculate where you can exercise in Ireland? Under the updated Irish ‘lockdown’ regime, effective from today (Tuesday 5 May) you can expand your exercise zone from 2km to 5km from your home. At this stage, many people have walked and jogged pretty much... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

5th May, 2020

Cork Publican launches website selling personalised whiskey blends

top of page 5 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie How do you like your whiskey… a spicy body with a deep creamy texture, consistently mellow throughout, or perhaps a soft smoky body with a light texture…? Whiskey Gift has deconstructed the whiskey making process and is handing the reins over to you. Experiment with... Read More

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5th May, 2020

LIVESTREAM ENTERTAINMENT: Watch music from Debarras famous West Cork pub live during#COID19

top of page 5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie DeBarras live music venue in Clonakilty, West Cork, has unfortunately closed up for the time being abiding by government regulations, but you can join them for the ultimate, intimate lock-in sessions online. DeBarras Sitting Room to Sitting Room Sessions are in to their second month... Read More

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4th May, 2020

REVEALED: What Cork people are spending their money on during COVID19

top of page 4 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie AIB has revealed Cork consumers spending habits since the impact of Covid-19 Overall, Cork consumers are spending 22% less than normal since Covid-19 started to impact Ireland. However, Cork consumers are spending 29% more on groceries, with those from Cork between the age of 25... Read More

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4th May, 2020

1,175 people in Cork now have COVID19

top of page 4 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 16 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,319 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Monday 4 May, the HPSC has been notified of 266 new... Read More

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4th May, 2020

GAA: A Virtual Tour of Sam Maguire’s Hometown

top of page 4 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork County Council sponsored Sam Maguire Passport Tour by Dunmanway Tourism group is now available to experience from home with the launch of the Sam Maguire Virtual Tour. Virtual tourists scan QR codes from their “passport” which then guides them through the life and... Read More

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4th May, 2020

Taskforce to reignite local economy

top of page 4 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent Cork City Councillor Ken O’ Flynn says that Cork urgently needs a Taskforce that can lead a fully charged initiative to reignite the local economy, support businesses and protect jobs. Cllr O’Flynn said “In speaking with business people in our city and county over... Read More

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