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11th April, 2020

County Council delivering books to housebound library members

11 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library Service has begun delivering books directly to the doorsteps of some of it’s vulnerable members who are isolating during COVID-19. From Kilworth to Kilcrohane and everywhere in between, those who ordinarily enjoy regular visits to their local library can still count on having something... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH
10th April, 2020

CORK: Hail, rain, or shine please #StayIndoors to stop the spread of #COVID19

10 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Easter Bank Holiday Appeal from the HSE’s South / South West Hospital Group With temperatures set to increase this Easter Bank Holiday weekend, management at the HSE’s South / South West Hospital Group are appealing to members of the public to continue to follow the Government’s COVID-19 guidelines... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS
10th April, 2020

Cork charity provides emotional support to frontline health workers

10 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork training charity, Ag Eisteacht, SHEP (The Social & Health Education Project) and Dr Nicola O’ Sullivan, social care and wellbeing specialist, have launched a series of free, on-line self-care, reflective practice and peer support opportunities to support frontline practitioners during the Covid-19 pandemic. The ‘Supporting the Heart... Read More
HEALTH, NEWS
10th April, 2020

RNLI and Irish Coast Guard urges people to avoid the sea during COVID19 lockdown

10 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) are asking the public not to take part in any water-based activity on or in the sea, while the current national emergency restrictions are in place. Both organisations are highlighting the importance of minimising the risk to... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS
9th April, 2020

Will one of the Taoiseach’s 11 Seanad nominees come from Cork?

9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lobbying is underway by hopefuls to secure Seanad nominations for the Taoiseach’s 11 appointees. The 26th Seanad (the Upper House of the Irish Parliament) is made up of ‘Panels’ Cultural and educational panel: 5 Senators Agricultural panel: 11 Senators Labour panel: 11 Senators Industrial and commercial panel: 9... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS
9th April, 2020

Debenhams to close at Mahon Point Shopping Centre and Patrick’s Street, Cork

9 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Debenhams Ireland management have today (Thursday, 9th April) informed Mandate Trade Union that the Irish arm of the business is to enter into liquidation with the loss of almost 2,000 jobs in 11 stores across the country this includes Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork and Patrick’s Street (the... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS
9th April, 2020

WEST CORK: Clonakilty based tech expert bids to predict depression earlier in patients who’ve undergone cancer treatment

9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish scientists are leading the way in a ground-breaking research project which they hope will predict depression earlier in cancer patients via their smartphones and trusted medical markers and ultimately improve survivors’ quality of life and treatment aftercare. As many as one in five cancer sufferers experience depression... Read More
AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS
9th April, 2020

Irish Community Rapid Response Air Ambulance “on the brink of collapse” warns TD

9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has voiced great concern with regards new that emergency air ambulance services in Ireland are on the brink of collapse. Deputy Tóibín stated; “Ironically, at a time when public safety dominates our airwaves and media, a crucial emergency service which saves lives –... Read More
AONTÚ, AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS
8th April, 2020

It’s now illegal to visit a beach*, so please #FanachtOff (*unless it’s within 2km of your home)

8 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fanacht is the Irish language word for ‘Wait’. A new Gardai operation ‘Operation Fanacht’ will see an extensive network of checkpoints Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security, John Twomey said “we would ask people who are thinking of travelling to parks, natural beauty spots or holiday homes outside of the 2km... Read More
AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS
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