20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Statement from the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr John Sheehan ‘Our lives have changed like we couldn’t have imagined: the ordinary everyday now imbued with risk. Suddenly door handles, countertops, the stair rail, even our phones have been weaponised. We keep a watchful eye on our children with... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Postmasters have assured the public that in the current Covid-19 pandemic Post Offices are remaining open as an essential service to local communities – and measures have been agreed with An Post to prioritise public safety. The Irish Postmasters’ Union General Secretary Ned O’Hara said: “Social distancing will... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Based in Little Island, Cork, NRG Store, a division of the Sea Box Group, is offering to host small Irish retailers on its online sales platform for free as COVID-19 continues to impact trading conditions. All retailers face difficulties as a result of dramatic changes to the way... Read More
20 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We may be living in a post-Brexit society, but the relationship between Ireland and Wales remains stronger than ever as scientists in both countries work together on projects of shared importance. Researchers in UCC and Wales are collaborating on three newly launched environmental projects, which focus on the... Read More
19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie UCC researchers show that increased water temperatures and reduced food supply strongly affect where trout decide to live – with more trout opting to stay in rivers as things heat up. This could seriously decrease the sea trout population as the climate continues to change. Little is known... Read More
19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Covid Community Response brings communities together, collaborating and supporting those most in need during the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland The Covid Community Response team was set up in an effort to help coordinate ongoing national & local community initiatives in the fight against Covid-19, standardising communication and campaigns,... Read More
18 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Mallow are investigating a two-vehicle, fatal road traffic collision that occurred on the N20 in the Ballydahin area of Mallow, Co. Cork this morning 18th March 2020 at approximately 9.30am. A car collided with a lorry which was travelling in the opposite direction. The driver of... Read More
18 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Dental Association (IDA) has warned that the dental profession in Ireland is on the brink of collapse and said that urgent direction was needed from the Government if it is to survive the Covid-19 crisis after a survey published today outlined the scale of the crisis... Read More
19 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Independent Cork City Councillor Cllr. Ken O’Flynn says that the key supermarket chains need to look at their opening times so that citizens can be facilitated more for social distancing and so that a round the clock vital service is available in communities. “I am suggesting that all... Read More
19 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Midleton are renewing their appeal for information on tracing the whereabouts of 47 year old Tina Satchwell who is missing from her home on Grattan Street, Youghal, Co Cork since Monday 20th March, 2017. Tomorrow marks the 3rd year anniversary since Tina was last seen. To... Read More
19 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Call for Government to take immediate action The Licensed Vintners Association (LVA) and the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) have slammed insurers who are refusing to honour the ‘Business Interruption’ cover for pubs who have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 crisis. The representative bodies have... Read More
19 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Distillery are going to start manufacturing hand sanitizers. CEO Michael Scully said, “our main priority is public service, and we feel any company in a position to offer a helping hand right now, should do so.” Scully said that “we are adhering to HSE specifications, creating sanitizers... Read More