HSE PROBLEMS: Lengthy backlogs leading to reimbursement delays for patients

22 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 4,000 applications still being processed Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath has called on the Health Minister to allocate additional resources to reduce huge waiting times for reimbursement for Cross Border Directive patients. Deputy McGrath made the call after he was informed that the turnaround... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

22nd June, 2019

‘Dáil 100’ Exhibition launched in Cork as part of Dáil100 celebrations

22 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The role of the first members of Dáil Éireann from Cork was highlighted Friday as ‘Dáil 100’ was launched regionally for the first time, on Leeside. The launch of the exhibition at Cork County Council Offices, is part of a programme of events designed to commemorate the first... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

21st June, 2019

Cork County Council host Street Party celebrating Doneraile Court Opening

21 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Saturday, June 22nd, Cork County Council is taking the party to the street to celebrate the opening of the newly revitalised Doneraile Court. The refurbishment project is expected to further boost Doneraile Wildlife Park’s position as one of Ireland’s best performing attractions. The Council’s ‘Re-Imagine Doneraile’ festivities,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

21st June, 2019

SPORT: Cork runners set to compete at the 2019 Energia 24h ultra-running race

21 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Champion Aidan Hogan from Cork set to defend his title 2019 marks the tenth and final year of the internationally renowned 24 hour running race Cork is set to have 6 competitors participating in the upcoming Energia 24HR ultra-running event in Belfast. Three-time Energia24 champion Eoin Keith from... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

20th June, 2019

IRELAND: Cork based Naval Service having trouble keeping members due to LOW PAY

20 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath has said the government is ignoring the plight of our Defence Forces and failing to listen or address the serious issues facing them. Deputy McGrath was speaking after receiving a reply in the Dáil confirming that the number of... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, FIANNA FAIL, NEWS, POLITICS

20th June, 2019

Cork could get an out-of-town Exhibition centre

20 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Munster Agricultural Society has lodged a planning application for the development of a Multi-Purpose Sports, Exhibition and Education Facility at its 48 acre site at Curraheen, Cork. The purpose of the facility is to support the Cork Summer Show, (which was attended by circa 54,000 people in... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

20th June, 2019

IRISH HEALTH SYSTEM PROBLEMS: Delays in refunds for treatments abroad

20 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lengthy backlogs leading to reimbursement delays for patients 4,000 applications still being processed Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central Michael McGrath has said the delays in the HSE issuing refunds to patients who have been forced to go abroad for treatment is a double insult and has... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, HEALTH, NEWS, POLITICS

19th June, 2019

ATTACK POLITICS: Fine Gael and Fianna Fail in Cork upset over future projects

19 June 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil want to delay key Government projects in Cork South West a Fine Gael Senator has said! Local Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said: “The Government is committed to the delivery of the National Development Plan (NDP) as part of the Project Ireland 2040 plan and it... Read More

FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

19th June, 2019

LOTTO: Bumper day of pay-outs as players from Cork, Dublin & Tipperary claim over €1.6 million in prizes

19 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It was another busy day in the National Lottery winners’ room in Dublin city on Wednesday as five separate players from Cork (2), Dublin (2) and Tipperary claimed an incredible €1,675,708 in National Lottery prizes. The biggest winner of the day was a joyous family syndicate from Co.... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

19th June, 2019

What is it like to have dementia?

19 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Family and carers get glimpse of ‘life with dementia’ in Cork Right at Home brings Virtual Dementia Tour to Cork to build understanding and empathy around dementia Right at Home, one of Ireland’s leading homecare providers, brought the Virtual Dementia Tour to Cork on Wednesday, 12th June 2019,... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

19th June, 2019

Carrigaline Mens Shed meets Dutch Royalty

19 June 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Carrigaline Men’s Shed made national and international headlines last week as a result of the State Visit to Ireland of King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima from the Netherlands. Four members of the Men’s Shed were invited to meet the Royal Couple at Camden Fort Meagher on... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

18th June, 2019

County Cork XL Stores Take Top Prizes at Prestigious XL Retailing Standard Awards

18 June 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 11 County Cork stores were honoured for achieving outstanding excellence in retail at the recent prestigious XL Retailing Standard Awards, which attracted retailers from all over Ireland to the Citywest Hotel in Saggart, Co. Dublin, for the ceremony run by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the XL... Read More

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