15 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 16 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,518* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Friday 15 May the HPSC has been notified of 129 confirmed cases of COVID-19.... Read More
15 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a new photography competition which seeks to inspire amateur photographers to capture their experiences of this unique time at home, embrace their surroundings and take another look at the beauty that exists within 5km of their doorstep. Divided into three categories; Lovely Landscapes... Read More
14 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says the COVID-19 crisis has emphasised the importance of Mallow General Hospital to communities across north Cork and south Limerick and he wants to see the future of the hospital secured. Deputy Moynihan explained, “Mallow General is an excellent... Read More
13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ballyhoura Country launched its new tourism website – VisitBallyhoura.com – on Thursday 7th May via Facebook Live Stream, and it was a very positive morning for the region and local tourism sector. The launch consisted of a presentation prepared by Jana Mannion, Ballyhoura Tourism Marketing Officer, highlighting key... Read More
13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 10 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,497* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Wednesday 13 May the HPSC has been notified of 159 new confirmed cases of... Read More
12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rents fall 2.1% in April as Covid-19 takes it toll Nationally rents fell by 2.1% on average in April, compared to March, according to the latest Rental Report by Daft.ie, reflecting the economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. This is the largest monthly decrease in over 11 years.... Read More
12 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With people adhering to government advice and staying at home since mid-March in response to the Covid-19 crisis, Irish Water has confirmed that there has been a significant increase in household water usage. New domestic metering data has revealed that households are using an additional 24 litres of... Read More
11 May 2020, 10.45pm By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Mayfield have arrested a male youth in relation to an alleged assault that occurred this evening, around 8.30p.m. A number of youths gathered in Ballyvolane and one male assaulted a female youth who was removed to Cork University Hospital where she is receiving treatment. Her... Read More
11 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 15 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,467* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Monday 11th May the HPSC has been notified of 139 new confirmed cases of... Read More
10 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In Entertainment News: A Cork online player has won €118,737 after falling one number short of Lotto jackpot! Two players from Dublin and Cork, were both one number shy of sharing last night’s Irish Lotto jackpot but shared a prize of €237,474. Another lucky Dubliner also won the... Read More
9 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD and Minister of State at the Department of Justice & Equality, David Stanton, has confirmed that the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government will shortly fulfil its funding commitment to Cork County Council for initial repair works on Fermoy Weir. The Department... Read More
9 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Today’s COVID19 update The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 18 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,446* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Saturday 9 May the HPSC has been notified of 219 new... Read More