8 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Irish College of General Practitioners, the professional and training body for General Practice in Ireland, has welcomed the official opening of its new fit-for-purpose GP training facility for the Cork GP Training Scheme at St Mary’s Health Campus, in Gurranabraher in Cork
8 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Apple grows its partnership with Field of Dreams Apple is growing its partnership with the Cork branch of Down Syndrome Ireland to continue to support the development of the Field of Dreams project in Curraheen, Co. Cork. Building on a relationship that has been in place for the... Read More
7 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD, today announced the Irish Blood Transfusion Service’s (IBTS) plan for redevelopment of the Munster Regional Transfusion Centre (MRTC) on the grounds of St Finbarr’s Hospital in Cork. Following a comprehensive appraisals process, the Board of the IBTS has decided to progress... Read More
7 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie NCBI is delighted to celebrate the relocation of our charity store at 8-10 McCurtain Street, P61 XW25 in Fermoy on Thursday, December 8th. We wish to invite members of the local community and beyond to visit the store and sample some of our top quality pre-loved clothing, accessories... Read More
5 December 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you remember Supermarket Sweep starring Dale Winton?… …shoppers in Cork had a chance to do their own trolley dash in two Lidl stores in Clonakilty and Glanmire Lidl’s annual festive fundraiser Trolley Dash has raised more than €307,000 in support of their charity partner Jigsaw, the National... Read More
4 December 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Enable Ireland, who has provided disability services in Cork for nearly 70 years, has launched its 2022 Christmas card collection. Printed in Cork, each pack contains eight Christmas cards (with envelopes) and is priced at €5. All of the net proceeds from the Christmas cards will support local... Read More
4 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Marymount Hospice Ball returned for its 14th year to kick off the Christmas season in Cork where guests enjoyed a spectacular night of great food, entertainment and special guests including Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Held at the Radisson Blu hotel, Little Island this sell out event will add... Read More
4 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The dermatology department in the South Infirmary Victoria University Hospital (SIVUH) Cork came away with the top prize at the recent annual meeting of the British Association for Paediatric and Adolescent Dermatology held at the Royal College of Physicians in London. Dr Cathal O’Connor, clinical research fellow in... Read More
3 December 2022, Saturday By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD today launched Cork’s first Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme on the northside of Cork city The Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme, led by Healthy Ireland in the Department of Health, HSE, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Cork City Council and local community groups, offers the public... Read More
1 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A clinic treating women going through menopause is poised to expand its reach with a third centre in Cork, and has launched a recruitment drive due to overwhelming demand. The Menopause Hub – Ireland’s first-ever clinic devoted to helping women through sometimes devastating symptoms – recently opened a... Read More
29 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rentokil has seen a 50% increase in the number of rodent related callouts during the months leading up to winter (August – October 2022), when compared to the same period last year. As a result, the company is warning home and business owners to be aware of the... Read More
29 November 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Over 300 medical professionals from Cork and throughout the country participated in a women’s health study evening hybrid event hosted by Mater Private Network Cork at its new Centre for Women’s Health. The topics addressed included urinary incontinence, endometriosis, menopause, transvaginal laser and magnetic stimulation of the pelvic... Read More