Asthma Society of Ireland say helpline very busy

8 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cocooning: What is Severe Asthma? – Asthma Society of Ireland Severe asthma defined by Asthma Society expert advisory group Asthma Society urges people with severe asthma to cocoon due to coronavirus On Friday, March 27, An Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar announced to the nation, that people considered “extremely medically... Read More

HEALTH, NEWS

8th April, 2020

Remember all that pasta you bought for #COVID19? Stockpiling attracts rodents

8 April 2020 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Cork accounts for second highest number of Rentokil rodent callouts so far in 2020 Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider is warning consumers of the increased risk of insect and rodent infestations as a result of surpluses of food stores. The company believes that high levels of... Read More

BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

8th April, 2020

Helpful tips for remote working

8 April 2020 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Glandore, a leading provider of serviced offices & coworking spaces, share helpful advice for those working from home With the ever-increasing need for social distancing and working from home, Glandore – a provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces – understands the impact this may have on health... Read More

BUSINESS, HEALTH, NEWS

7th April, 2020

CAUGHT BY GARDAI: 4 Meath residents go on 250km pleasure drive to Cork

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When Gardai stopped an Opel Zafira in Fermoy, Co Cork they discovered that the 4 occupants “had travelled from Meath for the spin and to visit” Gardai have reminded the public “Please remember the 2km radius. Only essential travel.” At present Gardai are only strongly advising members of the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

7th April, 2020

County Council extends deadline for Grant Scheme

7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In consideration of the impact of the Covid 19 crisis, Cork County Council has extended the application deadline for funding under the Creative Ireland County Cork Grant Scheme and for the Council’s own Pop-up Shop Grant Scheme, until 12 noon on Thursday, April 23rd. These schemes acknowledge the... Read More

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

7th April, 2020

Another public consultation deadline extended

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Minister English extends public consultation on Draft National Marine Planning Framework In recognition of the fact that some individuals or organisations may have experienced challenges in completing National Marine Plan Framework (NMPF) submissions by deadline (April 9th) due to restrictions relating to the national response to the Covid-19... Read More

FARMING, NEWS

7th April, 2020

#COVID19 Freephone Community Response helpline is 1-week old and is popular

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council’s Community Response Forum (CRF) helpline, aimed at supporting vulnerable residents, took over 307 calls since it first began operation over a week ago. The freephone helpline, which operates seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m, was launched last Monday, March 30 and... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

7th April, 2020

#COVID19 Insurance companies urged to “play their part in this unprecedented crisis”

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan has written to the Finance Minister asking him to meet with the insurance industry to discuss the unfair approach its members have taken to businesses struggling during the COVID-19 shutdown. Deputy O’Sullivan explained, “I have been contacted by many... Read More

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

7th April, 2020

Ireland’s food producers are doing trojan work

7 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Tim Lombard has echoed the sentiment of President of Ireland Micheal D Higgins in congratulating the contributions of our food production workers, who are continuing to keep our food supply chain going during these trying times. Recently re-elected to the Agriculture panel in Seanad Éireann, Senator... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

7th April, 2020

Where to buy yellow stickers and cones to encourage #SocialDistancing?

7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Safety in the workplace has never been more important for those essential manufacturers and service providers that continue to operate. And, to keep workers and customers safe, Qsafe, a Wicklow print and design business is coming up with innovative signage solutions to suit different large and small businesses.... Read More

BUSINESS, NEWS

7th April, 2020

JOB ALERT: Sales Manager – Glandore Serviced Offices, Cork

7 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In some good news, despite the current COVID19 crisis, a firm which provides shared office space in Cork is advertising for a Sales Manager. Job Advertisement About Glandore Glandore is Ireland’s longest serving and leading provider of serviced offices and coworking spaces and has a mission is to... Read More

JOBS, NEWS

7th April, 2020

Meanwhile in non COVID19 news… 2019 sees highest number of veterinary practitioners ever in Ireland

7 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, has published its annual report for 2019. 2019 saw an increase in the number of veterinary practitioners and veterinary nurses joining... Read More

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