Government approves series of emergency measures to protect tenants

19 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Government has today (Thursday 19th March) approved a series of emergency measures to protect tenants who have been impacted by Covid 19. Moratoriums on evictions and rent increases are being introduced for the duration of the Covid 19 emergency, to ensure people can stay in their homes... Read More

NEWS

19th March, 2020

Attn: Cork Teachers – World Vision Ireland Extends Essay Deadline for Children at Home During COVID-19 shutdown

19 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie World Vision Ireland has extended the deadline for their Climate Change Essay Competition so that children can write essays in their homes, while schools are closed during the COVID-19 shutdown. The charity is calling on children across the country to put pen to paper and enter their Climate... Read More

EDUCATION, NEWS

19th March, 2020

Gardai arrest two men in relation to gunshots in Mayfield, Cork

19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí have arrested two men in relation to the discharge of a firearm in Ard Bhaile, Mayfield, Co Cork on March 16th, 2020. Shortly before 8pm on 16/3/2020, Gardaí received a report of shots fired at a house in the Ard Bhaile area of Mayfield. Two cars in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: NORTH CORK, NEWS

19th March, 2020

TD urges people to mind their #mentalhealth

19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie COVID 19 pandemic resulting in increased anxiety and stress levels Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Christopher O’Sullivan is asking people to mind their mental health over the next few weeks. Deputy O’Sullivan explained, “The last few days have been like nothing we have experienced in recent... Read More

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

19th March, 2020

Cruise liners not welcome in Cork Harbour, but freight ships still acceptable

19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth beyan@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork has agreed a temporary suspension of operations with Cruise Lines as a result of the escalating global COVID-19 outbreak. Cruise liners that were due to berth between now and April 20th have been cancelled. Cruise operations in the following months are now in question.... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

18th March, 2020

Temporary relaxation of EU driving and resting time rules due to COVID-19

18 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed derogation will apply to all operators and drivers subject to the... Read More

NEWS

18th March, 2020

Should Government have a ‘Coronavirus’ Whatsapp style messaging service?

18 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie O’Sullivan calls for Coronavirus information messaging service Opt-in service could provide up to date information straight to people’s phones Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Christopher O’Sullivan has called for a national information service to deliver up to date information on the Coronavirus directly to people’s phones.... Read More

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

18th March, 2020

Small businesses need help says Cork FF TD

18 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie O’Sullivan calls for drastic measures to help out SME sector Cork South West TD, Christopher O’Sullivan has called for the introduction of some drastic measures to help out the SME sector which is on it’s knees due to the coronavirus outbreak. Deputy O’Sullivan said “There are some very... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

18th March, 2020

Cork University MATERNITY Hospital visitor restrictions

18 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Management at the Cork University Maternity Hospital have taken the following precautionary measures regarding visitor restrictions at the hospital with immediate effect: Women admitted for induction of labour or in labour can have one nominated visitor For all other inpatients, including Antenatal inpatients and Postnatal inpatients: No visitors... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

18th March, 2020

SPORT: Cork City Marathon Cancelled due to Covid-19

18 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of the country’s move to the delay stage of Covid-19 management and in the interest of public health, the Cork City Marathon, which was due to take place on May 31st, has been postponed until September 2020. Adrienne Rodgers, Race Director and Director of Services at... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS, SPORT

16th March, 2020

FREIGHT/CARGO ships continue to arrive in Port of Cork

16 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Authorities liaising closely with HSE during COVID-19 pandemic The Port of Cork can confirm that freight operations are continuing as normal, as it works closely with the HSE during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Port of Cork is a key facilitator of trade in the Munster region, and vital... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

16th March, 2020

Statement from the Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Ian Doyle during Covid19 crisis

16 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We are in the midst of an unprecedented event. Covid-19 is effecting every one of us and I would like to take this opportunity as a Mayor of the County of Cork to ask everyone to do their bit in this battle and help us control the spread... Read More

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