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
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Pesticide detections continue in Cork this year – farmers and other users reminded to use best practice when spraying Great care must always be taken to protect drinking water supplies wherever pesticide use is considered necessary, particularly if using products for grassland weed control containing substances such as... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s civil amenity sites are accepting essential domestic black refuse bags, along with glass and cans in separate bags, but not paper/plastic. Cork County Council is urging residents across the County to keep Cork clean and beautiful. Recent weeks have brought a concerning increase in illegal... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is a global shortage of nurses, a new report from the World Health Organisation, Nursing Now and the International Council of Nurses has warned. The first “State of the World’s Nursing” report, which is published to mark World Health Day (Tuesday), warns that: there is a global... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie FBD supporting their farm customers through challenging times Everyone is currently living through the worrying experience of a global pandemic: COVID-19. FBD understands the importance of supporting our farm customers during this exceptional event. Essential every day farm activities must continue in what is one of the busiest periods... Read More
8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cocooning: What is Severe Asthma? – Asthma Society of Ireland Severe asthma defined by Asthma Society expert advisory group Asthma Society urges people with severe asthma to cocoon due to coronavirus On Friday, March 27, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar announced to the nation, that people considered “extremely medically... Read More
8 April 2020 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork accounts for second highest number of Rentokil rodent callouts so far in 2020 Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider is warning consumers of the increased risk of insect and rodent infestations as a result of surpluses of food stores. The company believes that high levels of... Read More
8 April 2020 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Glandore, a leading provider of serviced offices & coworking spaces, share helpful advice for those working from home With the ever-increasing need for social distancing and working from home, Glandore – a provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces – understands the impact this may have on health... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When Gardai stopped an Opel Zafira in Fermoy, Co Cork they discovered that the 4 occupants “had travelled from Meath for the spin and to visit” Gardai have reminded the public “Please remember the 2km radius. Only essential travel.” At present Gardai are only strongly advising members of the... Read More
7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In consideration of the impact of the Covid 19 crisis, Cork County Council has extended the application deadline for funding under the Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme and for the Council’s own Pop-up Shop Grant Scheme, until 12 noon on Thursday, April 23rd. These schemes acknowledge the... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister English extends public consultation on Draft National Marine Planning Framework In recognition of the fact that some individuals or organisations may have experienced challenges in completing National Marine Plan Framework (NMPF) submissions by deadline (April 9th) due to restrictions relating to the national response to the Covid-19... Read More
7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Community Response Forum (CRF) helpline, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, took over 307 calls since it first began operation over a week ago. The freephone helpline, which operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m, was launched last Monday, March 30 and... Read More