New weekly freight sailing links Cork (Ireland) with Zeebrugge (Belgium) from today

24 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Weekly service linking Cork to Zeebrugge begins on Friday The Port of Cork has warmly welcomed the announcement by CLdN Ro-Ro SA of a new weekly freight service between Cork and Zeebrugge. The new service, which begins operations today, is part of a significant expansion by CLdN of... Read More

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23rd April, 2020

The COVID19 Child-Care Crisis Is Even Worse for Health-Care Workers

23 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan says the government’s failure to act on childcare provision for frontline workers is a major source of anger and frustration among parents who are working during the COVID-19 crisis. He’s written to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, EDUCATION, FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

23rd April, 2020

STUDENT NEWS: SUSI grant eligibility criteria must be clarified in light of COVID19 – says TD

23 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that the Minister for Education needs to clarify the eligibility criteria for SUSI grant applications for those whose incomes have been affected as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking today from Leinster House, he made his remarks as... Read More

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23rd April, 2020

LISTEN: To the Cork TD seeking answers on Leaving Cert in Dáil today

23 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire will today be questioning the Minister for Education in the Dáil on the plans for the postponed leaving Cert. Speaking today from Leinster House, Deputy Ó Laoghaire has said that the lack of communication has been poor by the Department,... Read More

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23rd April, 2020

Debenhams to be raised in Dail by Cork TD Mick Barry

23 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Solidarity TD Mick Barry will today raise the issue of the crisis in the retail sector and the Debenhams closure with the Taoiseach in the Dáil. The Cork North Central TD will voice his support for a moratorium on company liquidations at least until such time as the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS, POLITICS, SOCIALIST PARTY

23rd April, 2020

€10 million fund for technology for disadvantaged students

23 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork based Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed a €10 million fund has been set up to provide technology and devices for disadvantaged students at primary and secondary level. The Cork-based Senator stated that the funding will be a huge help to both students and teachers... Read More

EDUCATION, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

23rd April, 2020

THREE TIME OLYMPIAN: Derval O’Rourkes website derval.ie marks 1st birthday

23 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Home Workouts increase with 20,000 Completed On Derval.ie In The Past Four Weeks, With Participants From Every County In Ireland Three-time Olympian, best-selling author and Ireland’s Fittest Family coach, Derval O’Rourke has been steadily building her healthy lifestyle community, breaking through the crowded fitness space with her one-stop... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

23rd April, 2020

LIFE BEYOND COVID-19: Commemorations & Creative Ireland grant scheme deadlines extended

23 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council extends Commemorations & Creative Ireland grant scheme deadlines The Deadline for submission for both the County Cork Commemorations Grant Scheme and the Creative Ireland Grant Scheme has been extended until 12 noon on Thursday 14th of May. Cork County Council’s Commemorations Grant Scheme recognises the... Read More

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22nd April, 2020

SPORTS: Cork Senior Hurling Team to take part in Special Solo-Run for Marymount Hospice

22 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork Hurling Team are using their isolation time for a very good cause. The team and management are taking part in a 42-hour Solo-Run on 25th/26th April that is really taking the concept of ‘Solo-run’ quite literally for the times we are in! Each one of the... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

22nd April, 2020

Carrigaline Community pulls together during #COVID19

22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline is the largest town in County Cork and as such has witnessed a phenomenal response to the emerging needs of the community. Cork County Council’s COVID 19 Community Support Programme is a multi-agency response to the pandemic. It involves the Council coordinating a range of service supports... Read More

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22nd April, 2020

FREE VIRTUAL TOUR: of Michael Collins House, Clonakilty, West Cork

22 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Usually used to accompany self guided tours, Michael Collins House, Clonakilty, has now edited their audio to make it available to all at home. Containing a 45-minute Audio Guide; Photos and Videos, people can learn about Micheal Collins and the history of Irish independence. Check out ttps://michaelcollinshouse.oncell.com/ With... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

22nd April, 2020

Is the English Market in Cork City still open?

22 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Yes, the English Market is open Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm (although some traders are operating reduced opening hours) View this post on Instagram To help keep our more vulnerable customers safe during these times, many of our traders are now offering a home delivery or a call... Read More

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