top of page 26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many adults and children now find themselves at home midweek. Many are choosing to exercise by walking on roadways. This is positive, but care is needed whenever pedestrians and motorists share the same space Cork County Council is appealing to... Read More
top of page 26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Pay for student nurses during the COVID-19 crisis has been welcomed by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation The INMO had campaigned intensely for employment opportunities for student nurses for several weeks, as many were unable to work other jobs due to cross-infection risks. The... Read More
top of page 26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has experienced unprecedented demand for income supports including the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment and Jobseeker payments since 13th March The level of demand equates to 10 months normal claim-load in just 10 working days. The Department wishes... Read More
top of page 26 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gaisce – The President’s Award has launched ‘Gaisce at Home’/ ‘Gaisce sa Bhaile’. The campaign encourages young people in Cork, precisely as the country and the world responds to the challenge of Covid-19, to stay active and engaged in their personal development and community action.... Read More
top of page 26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Expiry dates on medical cards should automatically be extended until September to help ease the stress on people during the Coronavirus crisis, Cork South West Deputy Christopher O’Sullivan said. “I’ll be writing to the government asking if they will let the medical card unit push... Read More
top of page 26 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Despite the closure of the library buildings, the good news is that a number of library services are still available via Cork County Council’s website. Whether it’s reading a book, keeping up to date with the news, taking the time to learn a language or... Read More
top of page 26 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There was some good news for the community of Durrus this week as Irish Water announced that the Durrus Water Supply Scheme is now being supplied from ground water sources to safeguard the water supply for the community which serves 300 people. The previous source... Read More
top of page 25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council wish to advise that, on foot of new measures announced by Government on Tuesday, 24th March with regard to COVID-19 restrictions, all markets across County Cork must be suspended with immediate effect and remain closed for the duration of the imposed restrictions... Read More
top of page 25 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie DailyMillion Player in Cork hits the jackpot with €1 Million Win National Lottery issues advice to Cork’s latest millionaire on how to claim their prize amid COVID-19 restrictions Co Cork has a brand new millionaire after the National Lottery confirmed that Wednesday afternoon’s Daily Million... Read More
top of page 25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD Christopher O’Sullivan is urging all people to become “obsessive” about social distancing after he was inundated with messages describing scenes of large gatherings on beaches and parks right across West Cork over the weekend. He said it is vital people stick... Read More
top of page 25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork-based Agriculture Minister stresses the sectors’ vital role in the continuity of food supply The North County Cork based Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today urged the European Commission to deploy the full range of supports available in order to... Read More
top of page 25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of Covid-19 and the impact it has had on normal community and organisational life, the decision has been taken to extend the deadline for the Commemorations and Creative Ireland Grant Schemes has been extended from 26th March 2020 to 23rd April 2020. Full details... Read More