RNLI and Irish Coast Guard urges people to avoid the sea during COVID19 lockdown

10 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) are asking the public not to take part in any water-based activity on or in the sea, while the current national emergency restrictions are in place. Both organisations are highlighting the importance of minimising the risk to... Read More

9th April, 2020

Home help cuts must be reviewed – Michael Moynihan

9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Service users told their service will cease until emergency measures are no longer required – says TD Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says cuts to home help hours, which are being implemented as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, must be reviewed on a... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

9th April, 2020

Will one of the Taoiseach’s 11 Seanad nominees come from Cork?

9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lobbying is underway by hopefuls to secure Seanad nominations for the Taoiseach’s 11 appointees. The 26th Seanad (the Upper House of the Irish Parliament) is made up of ‘Panels’ Cultural and educational panel: 5 Senators Agricultural panel: 11 Senators Labour panel: 11 Senators Industrial and commercial panel: 9... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th April, 2020

Debenhams to close at Mahon Point Shopping Centre and Patrick’s Street, Cork

9 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Debenhams Ireland management have today (Thursday, 9th April) informed Mandate Trade Union that the Irish arm of the business is to enter into liquidation with the loss of almost 2,000 jobs in 11 stores across the country this includes Mahon Point Shopping Centre, Cork and Patrick’s Street (the... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

9th April, 2020

Helpline for those living alone seeing an increase in demand since #COVID19 restrictions began

9 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Friendly Call service, where volunteers make a daily call to people living alone, has seen a 27% hike in phone calls since Covid 19 restrictions began. Friendly Call is run by Cork City Partnership. It is one of the 30 plus organisations that are taking part in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

9th April, 2020

LAST PORT OF CALL: RMS Titanic anniversary falls foul of #COVID19 restrictions

9 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The town of Cobh, County Cork, Ireland will remember Titanic anniversary with a solitary floral tribute, instead of a public gathering For the first time in over 20 years, there will no public ceremony to mark the anniversary of the sinking of The Titanic in its last port... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th April, 2020

WEST CORK: Clonakilty based tech expert bids to predict depression earlier in patients who’ve undergone cancer treatment

9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish scientists are leading the way in a ground-breaking research project which they hope will predict depression earlier in cancer patients via their smartphones and trusted medical markers and ultimately improve survivors’ quality of life and treatment aftercare. As many as one in five cancer sufferers experience depression... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS

9th April, 2020

Irish Community Rapid Response Air Ambulance “on the brink of collapse” warns TD

9 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín TD has voiced great concern with regards new that emergency air ambulance services in Ireland are on the brink of collapse. Deputy Tóibín stated; “Ironically, at a time when public safety dominates our airwaves and media, a crucial emergency service which saves lives –... Read More

AONTÚ, AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

8th April, 2020

It’s now illegal to visit a beach, so please #FanachtOff (unless it’s within 2km of your home)

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

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

8th April, 2020

VIDEO: Pesticides entering Cork freshwater

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

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FARMING, NEWS

8th April, 2020

Illegal dumping / fly-tipping has increased in Co Cork during #COVID19 crisis

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

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

8th April, 2020

Global Shortage of Nurses, warns WHO report

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

HEALTH, NEWS