Cork-based Food Safety Company launches ‘Hygiene Assured’ Certification providing scientifically validated standard of cleanliness and sanitation

6 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Food Safety Company, Ireland’s leading food safety consultancy, today launched the ‘Hygiene Assured’ certification. The new certification scientifically validates hygiene standards in hotels, restaurants, cafés and other businesses across the hospitality and care industry. The Hygiene Assured certification highlights the commitment by concerned and diligent businesses to... Read More

BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

5th May, 2020

Due to COVID19 Ireland’s 2020 College term may be delayed from September to November

5 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As things stand the 2020 Leaving Cert exams will take place from July 29th. Given that it will then take time for corrections, and CAO offers it seems that College/University commencement will move from September to November. Third level institutions have been considering how this will affect their... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

5th May, 2020

Government must address Pieta House redundancies – says Cork TD

5 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Cork East TD – Pat Buckley has called on the government to meet with Pieta House to address their funding shortfall which as led to pay cuts and redundancies in the mental health service. Speaking today, Deputy Buckley... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

5th May, 2020

Carrigaline News

5 May 2020 By Barry Cogan news@TheCork.ie GAA 72 Hour Run Playing members of Carrigaline GAA Club organised and ran a 72hour sponsored marathon in aid of Pieta House last weekend which has raised €28,020 at the time of going to press. As the annual Darkness into Light sponsored walk through the town of Carrigaline... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FARMING, NEWS

5th May, 2020

Question: How many people in Cork now have COVID19? Answer: 1,177

5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 23 people with COVID-19 have been reported as passing away nationally in the past 24 hours. There have now been a total 1,339* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. There is now a total of 21,983... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

5th May, 2020

CORK CRIME: Burglary in cul-de-sac lane in Blackrock

5 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Blackrock, Cork are appealing to the public for information in relation to an aggravated burglary that occurred at a house in the little-known Bull’s Lane (a cul-de-sac off the Blackrock Road), Cork. It happened between 8pm on Friday 1st May 2020 and 6.30am on Saturday, 2nd... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, NEWS

5th May, 2020

COMPETITION: Win one of 250 vouchers for ‘Airtastic’ Entertainment in Little Island, Cork

5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘Airtastic’ in Little Island has a 12 lane bowling alley, indoor 18 hole mini-golf course, amusement arcades, and more. Unfortunately, it’s currently closed during the COVID19 lockdown, but it’s planning a grand reopening and is running a competition to win vouchers When we last mentioned Airtastic in October... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th May, 2020

SuperValu is Ireland’s No. 1 supermarket – according to Kantar Ireland figures published today

5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In an effort to get everything they need in one go and cater for all the additional meals and snacks eaten at home, shoppers are adding an extra four items to their baskets each visit, increasing their monthly grocery bill by €118 on average. New figures published today... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

5th May, 2020

How far is 5km from my home? use this useful mapping tool to see your COVID19 exercise zone

5 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 today (Tuesday 5 May) you can expand your exercise zone from 2km to 5km from your home. At this stage, many people have walked and jogged pretty much every road near... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

5th May, 2020

Cork Publican launches website selling personalised whiskey blends

5 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie How do you like your whiskey… a spicy body with a deep creamy texture, consistently mellow throughout, or perhaps a soft smoky body with a light texture…? Whiskey Gift has deconstructed the whiskey making process and is handing the reins over to you. Experiment with endless possible flavour... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

5th May, 2020

LIVESTREAM ENTERTAINMENT: Watch music from Debarras famous West Cork pub live during#COID19

5 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie DeBarras live music venue in Clonakilty, West Cork, has unfortunately closed up for the time being abiding by government regulations, but you can join them for the ultimate, intimate lock-in sessions online. DeBarras Sitting Room to Sitting Room Sessions are in to their second month of bringing you... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th May, 2020

REVEALED: What Cork people are spending their money on during COVID19

4 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie AIB has revealed Cork consumers spending habits since the impact of Covid-19 Overall, Cork consumers are spending 22% less than normal since Covid-19 started to impact Ireland. However, Cork consumers are spending 29% more on groceries, with those from Cork between the age of 25 and 34 recording... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS