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29 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The INTO have announced that the annual INTO members’ draw – which is open to all INTO members in Cork and nationwide – is back in support of CMRF Crumlin, which is part of the Children’s Health Foundation family. This year, tickets are available online from €10 with...
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27 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Student Universal Support Ireland is better known as SUSI, and is the agency which processes applications for students grants Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan says the financial criteria used in the SUSI application process should be reviewed this year in light of the huge...
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27 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stories from the Waterside Cork enjoys a rich heritage of storytelling. It’s a big part of our identity. Stories bring local places to life, allowing us to remember, cherish and to view in mind’s eye; our favourite places, be that lake, river or stream. The lakes, rivers, streams...
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24 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Our Lady of Good Council School has become the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s Community Grants programme, receiving a €500 grant from Aldi’s Westside Retail Park, Ballincollig store team earlier this year. Aldi’s Community Grants programme helps fund local charities and organisations that contribute vital work and...
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24 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Certified Irish Angus announce Cork school as one of five finalist groups chosen for popular schools competition The Irish beef brand ‘Certified Irish Angus’ have announced that students from Boherbue Comprehensive School, Co Cork are one of five school groups who have been chosen to rear five Irish...
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23 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central Padraig O’Sullivan says the government’s failure to act on childcare provision for frontline workers is a major source of anger and frustration among parents who are working during the COVID-19 crisis. He’s written to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs...
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23 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said that the Minister for Education needs to clarify the eligibility criteria for SUSI grant applications for those whose incomes have been affected as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Speaking today from Leinster House, he made his remarks as...
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23 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire will today be questioning the Minister for Education in the Dáil on the plans for the postponed leaving Cert. Speaking today from Leinster House, Deputy Ó Laoghaire has said that the lack of communication has been poor by the Department,...
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23 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork based Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed a €10 million fund has been set up to provide technology and devices for disadvantaged students at primary and secondary level. The Cork-based Senator stated that the funding will be a huge help to both students and teachers...
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21 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Series 3 of the RTE TV series Building Ireland is back and one episode is devoted to looking back at historic copper mining on the Beara Peninsula, West Cork When does it air: Thursday 30 April 2020 (if you miss it then use the RTE player series...
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21 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork training charity, Ag Eisteacht, has responded to a need for further continuous professional development for teachers during the Covid-19 health crisis by providing on-line learning opportunities for primary and post primary teachers and SNAs. Under a joint initiative with Cork Education Support Centre (CESC), Ag Eisteacht is...
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20 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central) has called on the Minister for Education and the State Examinations Commission to confirm that fees will be waived for Leaving Cert students, and that fees paid by Junior Cert students will be refunded. Speaking today the Sinn Féin Education...
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