12 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s the first of 12 mobile vaccination units around the country The Cork Kerry Community Healthcare West Cork vaccination team will deploy a new Covid-19 mobile vaccination unit this winter. 12 such units are planned for the country, and West Cork took delivery of the first vehicle recently.... Read More
12 October 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There is a notable chill in the air as Halloween approaches in the coming weeks. But many don’t need Halloween to wear a mask…. Anam Cara wants to reach out to bereaved parents all over the county, to avail of their free services, to drop their ‘masks’ at... Read More
10 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Happy Pear: Healthy Living platform launches today on iOS and Android. It is a practical guide supporting users on their journey of becoming a healthier, happier person. The app will offer leading advice from experts and lifestyle practitioners who are there to support and inspire every user.... Read More
9 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Road closures will be required on the L6201 – Monallig from 8am on Monday, 10 October to 6pm on Friday, 18 October and on the L22001 – Coolnasoon from 8am on Monday, 7 November to 6pm Friday, 9 December. Irish Water is replacing 2.2km of problematic watermains in... Read More
7 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sabrina Boyd announced as Cork finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards Sabrina Boyd has been announced as a regional winner and finalist in Right at Home’s Carer of the Year Awards 2022. The awards recognise and celebrate the hard work and dedication of Care... Read More
6 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Boots Pharmacies participating: Half Moon Street, Cork City Centre – Mahon Point Shopping Centre – 26/26 Main Street, Midleton, Fermoy Road, Mitchelstown Boots has announced that the Winter Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Service has commenced for the 22’/23’ season. New this year is the option to book an... Read More
4 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water is replacing 1.5km of problematic watermains in Guileen, Ballinrostig, Co. Cork which will improve water quality for the community. The project is due to commence in “early October” and form part of Irish Water’s National Leakage Reduction Programme. The works will also involve laying new water... Read More
4 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Document includes proposals for the development of county & urban cycle networks in Co. Cork The National Transport Authority (NTA) has opened the public consultation process for proposals to develop new cycle networks across 22 counties, forming part of the CycleConnects: Ireland’s Cycle Network programme. This includes the... Read More
3 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Charity and Home celebrate 150th anniversary this year, but funds are required to maintain existing level of services One of Ireland’s and Cork’s oldest residential care homes will host their well-known annual Lunch Fundraiser for the first time since 2019 in celebration of its 150th anniversary... Read More
1 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has recorded 10,515 patients on trolleys in the month of September. This is the second worst September for overcrowding in Irish hospitals when 10,641 patients were without a bed in 2019. The top 5 most overcrowded hospitals in September 2022 include: University... Read More
30 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie County Cork In County Cork, Cork County Council have supported “Make Way Day 2022”, organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland. The Day takes place nationally at the end of September when disability groups, organisations and campaigners hit the streets to draw attention, in a fun way, to... Read More
29 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water wishes to advise that network improvement works in Green Park, Cork City, may cause disruption to supply for homes and businesses from 8.00pm to midnight on Thursday 29 September. Irish Water wishes to advise customers in Green Park, Riverview Estate, Summerstown Avenue, Summerstown Drive, Summerstown Road,... Read More