Where to buy yellow stickers and cones to encourage #SocialDistancing?

top of page 7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Safety in the workplace has never been more important for those essential manufacturers and service providers that continue to operate. And, to keep workers and customers safe, Qsafe, a Wicklow print and design business is coming up with innovative signage solutions to suit different large... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

7th April, 2020

JOB ALERT: Sales Manager – Glandore Serviced Offices, Cork

top of page 7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In some good news, despite the current COVID19 crisis, a firm which provides shared office space in Cork is advertising for a Sales Manager. Job Advertisement About Glandore Glandore is Ireland’s longest serving and leading provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces and has a... Read More

JOBS, NEWS

7th April, 2020

Meanwhile in non COVID19 news… 2019 sees highest number of veterinary practitioners ever in Ireland

top of page 7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, has published its annual report for 2019. 2019 saw an increase in the number of veterinary practitioners and... Read More

NEWS

7th April, 2020

People stuck at home are working on gardens and DIY, but they need supplies

top of page 7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Garden centre delivery options should be explored Planting and potting could provide much needed distraction Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan has called on garden centres to examine if they could operate an online or phone service for delivery during the COVID-19... Read More

BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th April, 2020

VIDEO: Special delivery of PPE equipment and Easter Eggs to Nursing Home

top of page 7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cramers Court Nursing Home in Belgooly, Kinsale have received an alternative Easter treat from Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a special delivery of essential PPE equipment and an assortment of Easter Eggs. Thermo Fisher Scientific, which is located in Currabinny, Carrigaline, with the assistance of the... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

6th April, 2020

Cannabis still available in Ireland

top of page 6 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Minister for Health Simon Harris TD has announced an initiative for patients who avail of a Ministerial licence for medicinal cannabis products to have the products delivered, saying: Speaking today, Minister Harris said: “I am aware that the limited number of patients who avail of... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

6th April, 2020

Update on Payments Awarded for Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment

top of page 6 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Friday 3rd April 2020, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection issued payments to 507,000 people in respect of their application for the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment. These payments are in addition to the 207,000 people on the Live Register on 3rd April... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

6th April, 2020

South Cork Senator Tim Lombard re-elected to Seanad Éireann

top of page 6 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fine Gael’s Tim Lombard wasn’t elected in the difficult 3-seat Cork South West Dail constituency, but has been reelected to the Seanad Last week Cork Senator Tim Lombard was elected to Seanad Éireann on the Agriculture panel along with 2 of his Fine Gael colleagues.... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

6th April, 2020

SNAs require clarity from Minister for Education – Ó Laoghaire

top of page 6 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has this afternoon asked that the Minister for Education provide clarity to SNAs given the current confusion in the sector regarding to redeploy SNAs. Teachta Ó Laoghaire said; “Earlier today I contacted Minister Joe McHugh seeking clarity... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

6th April, 2020

15 fun games to keep children active during #COVID19 ‘stay at home’ phase

top of page 6 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Next time you hear the dreaded “I’m bored” or if you’re just desperate to drag them away from the TV or iPad, try some of these fun activities As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. Your home is a place where lots of... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

5th April, 2020

While COVID19 is in the spotlight now, other medical issues haven’t gone away

top of page 5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Cancer Society is concerned that people are putting their lives at risk because of a reluctance to seek medical help if they notice cancer symptoms. CEO of the Society, Averil Power, has urged everyone who is concerned about cancer to contact their GP... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

5th April, 2020

FARMING: Protect CAP budget in post COVID19 budget negotiations urges MEP Kelleher

top of page 5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Government must resist any attempt to reduce CAP funding as a result of the COVID19 crisis,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher. “What’s now clear is that all of the budget predictions for the European Union are out of date. The impact of... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS