JOBS: Would you like to be a train driver, and earn up to €60,000 per year? Here’s how to apply

21 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Iarnród Éireann has today opened its latest external recruitment programme for Train Drivers, and encouraged anyone interested in the role to apply, but not just anyone! You will need to have the following traits Excellent Communication Skills Calm in an Emergency Follow Rules and Procedures Conscientious Customer Focus... Read More

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21st September, 2020

HEALTH: Twins raise €30,000 for Mercy Cancer Appeal

21 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Whether personally or through a loved one, most of us have been affected by cancer at some point in our lives. Patrick Cotter’s family lost their late father, Paddy Cotter, one of Cork’s best known and much-loved comedians (“Josie Mac” in the “Swans”) back in 1989 through cancer.... Read More

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21st September, 2020

Over 39% increase in Domestic Violence reports in West Cork

21 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan welcomes the establishment of the Protective Services Unit (PSU) at Dunmanway Garda Station in the coming months. The unit will be staffed by specially trained gardaí to investigate sexual crimes and domestic violence is to be established in the... Read More

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21st September, 2020

COVID19: 25 new cases in Cork today

21 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork now 2nd worst County for COVID19 cases (Dublin is worst, but gap is large) Nationally, there were no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. So far there have been 1,792 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland since the pandemic began. As of midnight Sunday,... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

21st September, 2020

THINGS TO DO IN CORK: Carrigaline Toastmasters seeks new members

21 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As the winter approaches attention turns to clubs and activities. Have you considered improving your speaking range? Carrigaline Toastmasters Club met on Zoom this evening. They had two prepared speeches: Liliya gave a speech opening with this question;” if you had money in an account that was going... Read More

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21st September, 2020

NORTH CORK: Old watermains to be replaced in Kilbrin as Irish Water continue #LeakReduction project

21 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 1km of old water pipes are to be replaced in Kilbrin (a village located North West of Mallow, Co Cork) over the coming weeks following confirmation by Irish Water to Local Fine Gael Representative Cllr. John Paul O’ Shea who has been making several representations on the... Read More

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21st September, 2020

Baltimore RNLI provides third medical evacuation within 48 hours

21 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier this afternoon (Monday 21 September) from Sherkin Island off the coast of Baltimore, West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.07pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to provide a medical... Read More

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21st September, 2020

LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE: Anna Lehane: Life, Career, and Teen Coach

21 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie For me, the word ‘Coach’ conjures up images of a straight-talking U.S of A. man’s man. The sort of cliché character who can deliver a half time pep talk which injects adrenaline into the veins of an American Football team, leading to them beating their quality opponents massively.... Read More

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21st September, 2020

Irish Water replacing old water mains in Cork’s ‘Victorian Quarter’

21 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Works to decommission problematic cast iron water mains are due to get underway next week in the area around Bridge Street, Woods Place and Little William Street. Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, will replace approximately 300 metres of old, damaged pipes in the area... Read More

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20th September, 2020

Cork company wins United Nations award

20 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie UrAbility is a Cork firm which helps young people overcome their challenges in education by using technology. The firm – which previously featured on Dragon’s Den – has just won a prestigious Zero Project Award at the United Nations. It was the only Irish company selected as one... Read More

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20th September, 2020

TODAY: 36 new cases of COVID19 in Cork – making Cork 2nd worst County after Dublin

20 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Nationally; there were no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. However, the have been new cases. As of midnight Saturday, 19 September, the HPSC has been notified of 396 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 32,933* confirmed cases of COVID-19... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

20th September, 2020

Taoiseach 3/1 from 7/1 to be Replaced as FF Leader by End of 2020

20 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie James Lawless 8/1 from 16/1 to Replace Micheál Martin as Fianna Fáil Leader Fianna Fail TD Eamon O Cuiv has said that his party needs to elect a new leader to replace Micheal Martin and now punters have started to show support on who should take over. Fianna... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS