“This is the SECOND call out to a medical evacuation on Sherkin Island for Baltimore lifeboat this week…”

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Baltimore RNLI were called out to provide a medical evacuation earlier this afternoon (Friday 14 August) from Sherkin Island off the coast of Baltimore, West Cork. The volunteer lifeboat crew launched their all-weather lifeboat at 2.41pm, following a request from the Irish Coast Guard to provide medical assistance... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

14th August, 2020

GOLF: Cope Foundation’s annual Golf Classic fundraiser

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Limited number of spots available at key fundraiser for leading Cork charity Only a handful of tee-times remain for Cope Foundation’s annual Golf Classic fundraiser. In its 24th year, the annual event raises much-needed funds for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism and their families. Funds raised from... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

14th August, 2020

David Stanton calls for improved road access to Cobh

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The need to upgrade the R624 road from Cobh Cross on the N25 road to Cobh town has been highlighted once again by Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton. Speaking in Cobh recently Deputy Stanton said: “The Belvelly Bridge, constructed over 215 years ago in 1803, was... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

14th August, 2020

Students encouraged to get involved in upcoming ‘VIRTUAL’ BT Young Scientist Exhibition

14 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Pádraig O’Sullivan has encouraged students to participate in the forthcoming BT Young Scientist Exhibition which will run online next year, respecting the public health guidance. He commented, “The importance of science and technology has never been to the fore as much... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

13th August, 2020

Clonakilty Blackpudding opens Visitor Centre

13 August 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Blackpudding uses a secret recipe that dates back to the late 1800’s First, it was made in Clonakilty town, then it outgrew the Pearse Street ‘Edward Twomey’ Butchers premises. From 1992 it was made in an industrial Estate in Little Island near Cork City. Coming full circle;... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

13th August, 2020

Where to get a facemask for your sports team? #CountyColours

13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With Mandatory Facemasks now a reality, we all need to get used to the new normal of wearing a Facemask in the coming weeks or even months. What that does not mean however, is that we are confined to wearing the no-frills Chinese surgical mask all the time.... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

13th August, 2020

SOCCER MATCH PREVIEW: Cork City -v- Sligo Rovers

13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City return to home league action on Friday as they welcome eighth placed Sligo Rovers to Turner’s Cross. A win for the Rebel Army would see them overtake the visitors in the league table, while a victory for the Bit O’Red would see them pull five points... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

13th August, 2020

The unexplained death of a 35-year-old man in Cork City

13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí investigating the unexplained death of a man in Cork City are appealing for information Investigating Gardaí attended the scene at Merchant’s Quay Car Park, on the Parnell Place side, shortly after 11.30am yesterday. The scene was preserved and a technical examination was carried out. A post mortem... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

13th August, 2020

Less than 5 people were diagnosed with COVID19 in Cork in the past 24 hours, but…

13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There have been no new deaths reported to the Health Protection Surveillance Centre today. There has now been a total of 1,774 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Wednesday 12th August, the HPSC has been notified of 92 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

13th August, 2020

Blacks Irish Gin & Whiskey Collaborate With Ballymaloe House To Create ‘Ballymaloe Garden Gin’

13 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Blacks, Ireland’s first co-located Brewery & Distillery based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, have once again made the winners list with their boutique spirits. Founded by husband and wife duo, Sam & Maudeline Black, this unstoppable pair proudly accepted Silver Medals for both their Blacks Irish Gin and Black... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

12th August, 2020

HEALTH NEWS: UCC offer new course – MSc in Radiation Therapy

12 August 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A partnership between UCC & HSE South/South West Hospital Group (HSE S/SWHG) The College of Medicine and Health (CoMH) UCC, has announced the proposed MSc in Radiation therapy (Graduate entry) will be a 2-year, full-time, taught master’s programme, with a student intake of 12 students in 2020/2021. It... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, HEALTH, NEWS