LIVE STREAM VIDEO: Ireland’s only “Town Mayor” will be installed this evening

4 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty, the only town now in the whole of Ireland to have a “Town Mayor”, will see the installation of the new First Citizen this evening at 8pm. The present Deputy Mayor, Pádraig O’ Reilly, will be presented with the “trappings of office” by the outgoing Mayor Michael... Read More

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4th June, 2020

County Cork prepares to re-open as COVID19 restrictions ease

4 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Town Teams across County Cork are ramping up their efforts to support communities and businesses as the country prepares for the lifting of some restrictions imposed to protect the community from COVID-19. Under the current government roadmap small retail outlets are set to reopen on the basis that... Read More

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4th June, 2020

Cork Traveller Pride Week 2020

4 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Wednesday, June 3rd marked the launch of Cork Traveller Pride 2020. The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Sheehan with Breda O’Donoghue of Traveller Visibility Group (TVG) and Brigid Carmody of Cork Traveller Women’s Network (CTWN) raised the Cork Traveller Pride flag at City Hall at 6pm last... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

Cork Chamber of Commerce comments on COVID19 Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

3 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Following the post-cabinet briefing on Friday May 29th, Cork Chamber of Commerce welcomed amendments to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme while cautioning that a broader interpretation of the supports is still required. Conor Healy, Cork Chamber CEO commented: “Amends to the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme and continued suspension... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

WEST CORK: Eccles Hotel upgraded from 3-Stars to 4-Stars **** @Eccles_Hotel @EAttwell

3 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Eccles Hotel & Spa in Glengarriff, West Cork has been recognised with a four-star status (****), in recognition of the hotel’s facilities and accommodation offering. Glengarriff is a scenic village in deep West Cork, being 1h 40mins drive West of Cork City. Refurbishment The landmark 18th Century... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

Couch to 3km…. Online!

3 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is committed to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of its residents and works with many agencies and organisations across the city to this end. One such agency is Cork Sports Partnership (CSP), who launched the “CSP Couch to 3km Online” at the end of... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

West Cork Arts Centre’s Members and Friends Exhibition 2020

3 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork Arts Centre’s Members and Friends Exhibition 2020 The Members Exhibition has been running at West Cork Arts Centre for 35 years, displaying the work of its artist membership, and has taken various formats in that time, from ‘Celebration’ shows located in venues from Sherkin Island to... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

News from Carrigaline

3 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fundraiser for First Responders Fitness Trainer with Catalyst Health & Fitness, Louise Murphy, is giving outdoor classes during the Covid-19 Lockdown in aid of the Carrigaline First Responders. Louise is giving 45 minute classes using spinning bike, weights and mats in an outdoor space behind their Gym. She... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

Green Party want book of condolences for George Floyd

3 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Green Party Councillors in Cork City have asked the Lord Mayor to open a book of condolences for the family of George Floyd, a man who was murdered by members of the Minneapolis police department while being detained. Protests held in the wake of the murder have been... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

Former Cork’s RedFM Newsreader creates podcast on Direct Provision system

3 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A moving, informative and hard-hitting new investigative podcast, Modern Problem has just been launched on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher, featuring original music from Irish artists Post Punk Podge and Baby Witch. Hosted by Mayo-born journalist, broadcaster and writer Jane Mc Namara, Modern Problem examines ‘new incarnations of... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd June, 2020

Tesco make donation to Mercy Hospital

3 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie While the past number of weeks has been an extremely difficult period for the nation of Ireland as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also witnessed many positive stories, shining a light on the goodwill and generosity from many individuals and businesses. At the Mercy University... Read More

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3rd June, 2020

How many cases of COVID19 in Cork so far?

3 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elane@TheCork.ie Latest data: Cork has 1,517 cases so far, during this current pandemic The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 3 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,659 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Tuesday 2... Read More

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