SNAs require clarity from Minister for Education – Ó Laoghaire

6 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has this afternoon asked that the Minister for Education provide clarity to SNAs given the current confusion in the sector regarding to redeploy SNAs. Teachta Ó Laoghaire said; “Earlier today I contacted Minister Joe McHugh seeking clarity for SNAs regarding... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, EDUCATION, NEWS

6th April, 2020

15 fun games to keep children active during #COVID19 ‘stay at home’ phase

6 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Next time you hear the dreaded “I’m bored” or if you’re just desperate to drag them away from the TV or iPad, try some of these fun activities As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. Your home is a place where lots of learning is happening... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

5th April, 2020

While COVID19 is in the spotlight now, other medical issues haven’t gone away

5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Cancer Society is concerned that people are putting their lives at risk because of a reluctance to seek medical help if they notice cancer symptoms. CEO of the Society, Averil Power, has urged everyone who is concerned about cancer to contact their GP as they normally... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

5th April, 2020

FARMING: Protect CAP budget in post COVID19 budget negotiations urges MEP Kelleher

5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Government must resist any attempt to reduce CAP funding as a result of the COVID19 crisis,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher. “What’s now clear is that all of the budget predictions for the European Union are out of date. The impact of COVID19 on the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, FARMING, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

5th April, 2020

Thérapie Clinic donate €50,000 of hand sanitiser, gloves, paper rolls to UK & Ireland health locations

5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Thérapie Clinic, which has a Cork branch on Opera Lane in Cork City, have made the decision to donate their entire stock of hand sanitiser, gloves and paper rolls to over 20 hospitals and nursing homes across Ireland and the UK worth in excess of €50,000. The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

5th April, 2020

Cork animation firm Storywise.ie gains positive national attention thanks to COVID19 public service videos

5 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie ‘We Make Animated Videos, Mostly for Social Enterprises’; That’s the slogan of Storywise.ie. The business is run by Digital Storyteller Paul Shannon, and is made up of small team of digital storytellers, illustrators and animators who work with people, products and concepts they believe in. Paul is a digital... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

5th April, 2020

10 Top Tips to Working from Home with Style

5 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 10 Top Tips to Working from Home with Style From Sharon Huggard, a Cork-based holistic style coach 1. Keep a routine set your alarm Clock. Schedule something that gives you purpose and focus early in the day e.g. online training, meeting, workout, a virtual coffee. 2. Dress in... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

4th April, 2020

€1 bet on EuroMillions lands Cork punter €33,000 profit

5 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tiny Bet Crushes Odds Of 33,000/1 in EuroMillions A punter in Co Cork pulled off an incredible Lotto coup on Friday evening when their €1 flutter overcame massive odds to land a jaw-dropping amount of cash. The anonymous punter placed the tiny bet via their online BoyleSports account... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th April, 2020

Montfort College of Performing Arts Bringing Your Kids Together Online

5 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Montfort College of Performing Arts are proud to announce that the Montfort Family have moved their classes online during these uncertain times. In an effort to offer kids something creative and constructive to do during the week while parents struggle with a full house or indeed, working from... Read More

EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th April, 2020

#BLARNEY – Man dies after scrambler motorbike hits tree in woodland

5 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí are investigating a fatal collision involving a scrambler bike which occurred in Blarney, Co Cork yesterday, Saturday 4th April 2020. Gardaí received report of the incident, which took place on a public trail in a woodland area, at approximately 8pm. From initial investigations, it appears that the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

4th April, 2020

We must fully utilise our world-renowned pharma sector in the fight against COVID-19 – Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

4 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that Ireland must fully utilise its domestic pharmaceutical industry in the fight against the Coronavirus emergency. Mr Ó Laoghaire added that Cork, Ringaskiddy in particular, is recognised internationally as a pharma hub and that the resources of the sector in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

4th April, 2020

Newsagents and convenience stores providing excellent service to nation during #COVID-19 crisis

4 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie CSNA members are working tirelessly to serve their local communities across Cork Vincent Jennings CEO of The Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA) has praised members and their hardworking staff for going above and beyond the call of duty when serving the needs of their local communities during... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS