GAA: A Virtual Tour of Sam Maguire’s Hometown

4 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork County Council sponsored Sam Maguire Passport Tour by Dunmanway Tourism group is now available to experience from home with the launch of the Sam Maguire Virtual Tour. Virtual tourists scan QR codes from their “passport” which then guides them through the life and hometown of the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th May, 2020

Taskforce to reignite local economy

4 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Independent Cork City Councillor Ken O’ Flynn says that Cork urgently needs a Taskforce that can lead a fully charged initiative to reignite the local economy, support businesses and protect jobs. Cllr O’Flynn said “In speaking with business people in our city and county over recent weeks it... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, NEWS

3rd May, 2020

SHORT VIDEO: Cork will re-open for tourism

3 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pure Cork is a brand which sets out a vision and action plan to grow Cork tourism. It was founded in 2016 and includes representatives from Cork City Council and Cork County Council. The folks at pure Cork have produced a lovely 40 second inspirational video In these... Read More

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3rd May, 2020

Business Insurers need to treat their customers fairly – says Senator

3 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has spoken out about the lack of cooperation from Irish Business Insurers, and the need for them to react appropriately to the circumstances by paying out business interruption claims and providing rebates for now redundant liability policies. Senator Lombard said: “The Covid pandemic has... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

3rd May, 2020

Statement from the National Public Health Emergency Team

3 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 19 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,303 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Sunday 3rd May, the HPSC has been notified of 330 new confirmed cases of... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

3rd May, 2020

How far is 5km from my house? #COVID19

3 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie How to calculate where you can exercise in Ireland? Under the updated Irish ‘lockdown’ regime, effective from Tuesday 5 May, you are supposed to limit exercise zone to an area which is no more than 5km from your home. (this is an expansion from the previous 2km which... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

3rd May, 2020

Bank Holiday weekend appeal from Cork Hospitals

3 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie This May bank holiday weekend, management at South / South West Hospital Group are appealing to members of the public to continue to follow the Government’s Covid-19 guidelines relating to social distancing and hand hygiene, to ensure that they do not contribute to the spread of the coronavirus.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

3rd May, 2020

CORK BUSINESS: Comedian Norma Sheahan will be guest speaker for Network Ireland Cork webinar

3 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Network Ireland Cork is a not-for-profit organisation for women in business and the arts Actress and comedian Norma Sheahan will be guest speaker for a special Network Ireland Cork live webinar next week. Margheritas & Mayhem on Wednesday, 6 May from 8pm-9pm will see the Cork native, who... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

2nd May, 2020

COVID19 dashboard: shows up-to-date number of COVID19 cases and deaths in Ireland

2 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie If you follow the news in Ireland you will know that every day there’s a press conference where Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health, provides updates on the COVID19 situation. This daily briefing was must-watch TV for many people during the early days... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

2nd May, 2020

5kmFromHome.com

2 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie How to calculate where you can exercise in Ireland? Under the updated Irish ‘lockdown’ regime, effective from Tuesday 5 May, you are supposed to limit exercise zone to an area which is no more than 5km from your home. (this is an expansion from the previous 2km which... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

2nd May, 2020

RNLI and Irish Coast Guard call for people NOT to use the sea for exercise or recreation this weekend

2 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) have called to the public not to take part in any water-based activity on or in the sea, over this Bank Holiday weekend, while the national emergency restrictions are in place. Both organisations are concerned that as... Read More

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