FARMING: New Food Ombudsman will mean fairer prices for farmers – says Cork Senator

25 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The planned new Food Ombudsman will mean fairer prices for farmers, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Fine Gael Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, member of the outgoing Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, has welcomed the proposal which is contained in the draft Programme for Government. Senator Lombard said: “The... Read More

FARMING, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

25th June, 2020

How Remote Learning Is Affecting Students’ Mental Health

25 June 2020 By Roger M. L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic remains quite uncertain, many educational institutions around the world are considering continuing with their online education initiatives for the remainder of 2020. The lockdown was good for physical health for sure, but as it continued it began to affect... Read More

NEWS

24th June, 2020

Cork Hotel Doorman is ‘Concierge of the Year’

24 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryam@TheCork.ie John Coleman has been awarded the title of Concierge of the Year for Munster and Ireland at the Irish Hotel Awards 2020. The Metropole Hotel was also awarded the “Great Place to Stay Quality Award” at the awards. The awards took place today (Wednesday). The Metropole Hotel will... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th June, 2020

Cork City Council and the FAI team up for ‘Soccer on the Green’

24 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In response to COVID-19 and the fact that many summer camps, programmes, and activities have been cancelled, Cork City Council have teamed up with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to develop Soccer on the Green. This activity is aimed at young people and will be held on greens... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, SPORT

24th June, 2020

COVID19: Gurranabraher youth workers doing trojan work during COVID19

24 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Youth workers continue to play a huge role in Cork City Community Response Forum and the staff of Youth Work Ireland Cork (YWIC), based out of “The Hut” in Gurranabraher, have been working hard throughout the COVID-19 crisis to ensure that local young people’s wellbeing isn’t adversely affected... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

24th June, 2020

ENTERTAINMENT: 600 things to do in Cork County

24 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As communities begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, Cork County Council has created a unique, interactive ‘Rediscover Cork County’ map providinga wide range of information on attractions and activities to avail of across the county. The initiative is part of the Local Authority’s wider Project ACT (Activating... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

24th June, 2020

Irish adults ARE willing to download COVID-19 contact tracing app

24 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie “Greater good” cited as main reason for app adoption The vast majority of Irish adults – 82% – are willing to download a contact tracing app to their smartphone to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research carried out by a team from Lero, the Science Foundation... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

23rd June, 2020

Investment for Passage West business

23 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, as part of its Project ACT initiative (Activating County Towns) is building upon its supports to businesses by offering a locally tailored Shop Front Improvement Scheme in the towns of Passage West and nearby Carrigaline. This local initiative is just one example of the range... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd June, 2020

COVID-19: County Council to spend €10,000 on artwork

23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie €10,000 is on offer to an Irish artist (well, they must be in Co Cork!) to create “a visual representation of the incredible efforts of the citizens of Cork” during the difficult times of COVID19 The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Ian Doyle (FF), has experienced... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

23rd June, 2020

The best selling Irish Whiskey in the world (Jameson) has a new distiller

23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Jameson producer Irish Distillers has announced the appointment of Katherine Condon as Distiller at Midleton Distillery. Katherine will report to newly appointed Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman, with responsibility for the production process from brewing to distillation. Tasting all distillates daily, Katherine will oversee the quality of all new... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd June, 2020

Boutique distillery opens in former Ford car factory at Marina, Cork City: ‘Rebel City Distillery’

23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first new distillery in Cork city in almost 50-years, has launched its first release, Maharani Gin. Founded by Robert Barrett in 2020, Rebel City Distillery is situated in the heart of Cork’s historic Docklands, and will produce a range of premium spirits which draw inspiration from around... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

23rd June, 2020

Underfunded childcare sector needs Temporary Wage Scheme to remain afloat?

23 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Labour Party Spokesperson on Children, Cork East’s Seán Sherlock TD has called for the creation of a Citizen’s Assembly on Childcare and for the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to be expanded to fund the sector fully ahead of the September reopening of Childcare. Said Deputy Sherlock: “If it... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, EDUCATION, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS