WEST CORK: Irish Water have good news about Durrus Water Supply Scheme

26 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There was some good news for the community of Durrus this week as Irish Water announced that the Durrus Water Supply Scheme is now being supplied from ground water sources to safeguard the water supply for the community which serves 300 people. The previous source was vulnerable due... Read More

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25th March, 2020

BY-ORDER: Outdoor markets closed in County Cork

25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council wish to advise that, on foot of new measures announced by Government on Tuesday, 24th March with regard to COVID-19 restrictions, all markets across County Cork must be suspended with immediate effect and remain closed for the duration of the imposed restrictions Mayor of the... Read More

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25th March, 2020

SOME GOOD NEWS: €1 million ticket sold in County Cork

25 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie DailyMillion Player in Cork hits the jackpot with €1 Million Win National Lottery issues advice to Cork’s latest millionaire on how to claim their prize amid COVID-19 restrictions Co Cork has a brand new millionaire after the National Lottery confirmed that Wednesday afternoon’s Daily Million top prize of... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

25th March, 2020

Why is #SocialDistancing not working in Cork?

25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork South West TD Christopher O’Sullivan is urging all people to become “obsessive” about social distancing after he was inundated with messages describing scenes of large gatherings on beaches and parks right across West Cork over the weekend. He said it is vital people stick to social distancing... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

25th March, 2020

FARMING: How can the EU support Ireland’s Agri-Food and Fisheries Sectors during COVID-19 emergency

25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork-based Agriculture Minister stresses the sectors’ vital role in the continuity of food supply The North County Cork based Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, today urged the European Commission to deploy the full range of supports available in order to ensure that the... Read More

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25th March, 2020

LIFE BEYOND COVID-19: Grant scheme for 1920 commendations deadline extended

25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of Covid-19 and the impact it has had on normal community and organisational life, the decision has been taken to extend the deadline for the Commemorations and Creative Ireland Grant Schemes has been extended from 26th March 2020 to 23rd April 2020. Full details of the County... Read More

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25th March, 2020

White Audi A4 driven by children slams into Garda car in Cork

25 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Togher are appealing for witnesses in relation to a series of road traffic collisions, which occurred in Lehenaghmore, Ballycurreen and the South Douglas Road, Cork this afternoon. Shortly after 3pm, Gardaí attached to the Togher District, on patrol in the area, observed a car (white Audi... Read More

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24th March, 2020

Messaging service could keep public up to date with COVID19 info – O’Sullivan

24 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has called on the government and HSE to engage with mobile phone providers to establish an opt-in service to give people the most up to date information relating to COVID19. Deputy O’Sullivan expressed concern that people are not getting... Read More

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

24th March, 2020

Cork born Cillian Murphy is 25/1 to be the new James Bond actor

24 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Actor Fancied to Play Notorious Spy The Douglas actor who plays Tommy Shelby in the hit TV show Peaky Blinders, could be swapping his 1920’s gangster look for a tuxedo and a martini after his odds on replacing Daniel Craig as James Bond were slashed. BoyleSports have... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

23rd March, 2020

Employees Now Working From Home Urged to Claim Tax Relief

23 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Thousands of people across the country should avail of e-worker refund Thousands of workers throughout the country who have recently been asked to work from home as a result of COVID-19 can avail of Revenue’s e-worker relief. Tax refund specialists at Taxback.com say that many of these employees... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

22nd March, 2020

FARMERS: look after your #MentalHealth

22 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chair, Caroline Farrell said that the spread of the coronavirus and restrictions it has imposed and, potentially will impose, is a worry for many farm families. “It is understandable to feel vulnerable or overwhelmed reading or hearing the news, we are in... Read More

FARMING, HEALTH, NEWS

22nd March, 2020

How to claim tax relief for suddenly working from home #COVID-19

22 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Employees Now Working From Home Urged to Claim Tax Relief Thousands of people across the country should avail of e-worker refund Thousands of workers throughout the country who have recently been asked to work from home as a result of COVID-19 can avail of Revenue’s e-worker relief. Tax... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS