HEALTH: First NATIONAL survey of patient experience goes live in five Cork hospitals

26 May 2017 Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Five public hospitals in Cork are participating in the National Patient Experience Survey, a new nationwide survey asking patients for their views on hospital care. These hospitals include Mercy University Hospital, Bantry General Hospital, South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital, Mallow General Hospital, and Cork University Hospital. With an... Read More

26th May, 2017

HEALTH: National Conference for Healthcare Assistants to take place in Marymount Hospice Cork

26 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The fourth National Conference for Healthcare Assistants will be held in Marymount University Hospital and Hospice, Cork on Friday 23rd June 2017. The topic for this year is “Embracing the Heart of Neurology”. Topics on the day include –Motor Neurone Disease, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis and... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, HEALTH, NEWS

26th May, 2017

SOCCER: Cork City FC v Shamrock Rovers – Match preview

26 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City head into their third game in seven days when they face Shamrock Rovers at Turner’s Cross tonight. The Leesiders extended their unbeaten run in the league to 15 games and come into this fixture against Shamrock Rovers on the back of a comfortable 5-0 victory... Read More

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26th May, 2017

CULTURE: Cork City celebrates Africa Day on 27th May 2017

26 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City will celebrate Africa Day 2017 with an event at Fitzgerald Park in the city tomorrow, Saturday, 27th May. Planned by Cork City Council and African Communities in Cork, it will take place from 12 pm to 6 pm and will include African music and dance, children activities... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball 2017 – tickets available from Cork County Council

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball 2017 When: 10 June at 7pm Where: Ground Floor, Cork County Hall, Carrigrohane Road, Cork This year’s Cork County Mayor’s Midsummer Charity Ball will raise funds for Down Syndrome Cork (Field of Dreams), Rebel Wheelers, Cork Association for Autism, Irish Guide Dogs, Down Syndrome Centre... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Tickets go on sale for Cork Summer Show 2017 – event sponsored by Cork County Council

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Every summer for the past 200 years, the Munster Agricultural Society has put on a very special show in Cork. A great family day out and Cork tradition, the Cork Summer Show, sponsored by Cork County Council, takes place on 17th and 18th June at the Showgrounds... Read More

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25th May, 2017

DRUG DRIVING: Gardai need to be given more training – says Cork TD

25 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tánaiste failing to provide training and resources to deliver roadside drug testing – Aindrias Moynihan TD (Fianna Fail) Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan (Fianna Fail) has said that he concerned about the level of resources and training being provided to members of An Garda Síochána to implement... Read More

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25th May, 2017

TRAVEL WOES: Cork MEP warns of the impact on business travel between Ireland and USA if laptop ban goes ahead

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clune warns of the impact on business travel between Ireland and the US – if laptop ban goes ahead 3,684 weekly flights between European airports and the United States could be effected as the US look to extend the laptop ban on flights from Europe. Cork based MEP... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Feelgood Friday’ begins in Cork City Centre tomorrow

25 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There will be a festival-like atmosphere in the Cork City centre tomorrow, with live music, free finger food, special offers, competitions, workshops, and lots of fun. Retailers, businesses organisations and the City Council come together to host Feelgood Friday, an exciting event that takes place throughout the streets of Cork... Read More

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25th May, 2017

HOMELESS CRISIS: Children presenting to Garda stations ‘shameful’ – says Cork TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire

25 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has expressed his concern and dismay as it emerged this morning that 12 homeless families were told to present to Garda stations as no emergency beds were available. The Cork South-Central TD said: “Emergency accommodation is... Read More

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25th May, 2017

ROWING: O’Donovan Brothers try to retain bid to retain their European their lightweight double sculls title in Czech Republic competition

25 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie O’Donovan Brothers 4/1 to Pull Like A Dog And Win France 5/4 to dethrone Ireland in Men’s Lightweight Double Sculls This weekend sees Gary and Paul O’Donovan bid to retain their European lightweight double sculls title in the Czech Republic. The Cork brothers are 4/1 to win gold... Read More

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25th May, 2017

POLITICS: Minister’s €1m contribution to M20 Cork-Limerick Motorway is TOO SMALL – says Cork TD

25 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East, Kevin O’Keeffe has said that the paltry €1 million allocation from Transport Infrastructure Ireland to engage in preliminary works on the promised M20 motorway project is an insult to the people of Cork and Limerick. “Sanctioning €1million is an attempt by Minister... Read More

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