11 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall Moderna booster vaccine available for Healthcare workers over 30 and 50-69-year olds only On Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December, a Moderna Walk-In clinic for booster vaccinations for 50–69-year-olds and Healthcare workers over 30 years old... Read More
10 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council wishes to notify customers on the Newmarket Public Water Supply that following the completion of remedial measures and the receipt of satisfactory monitoring results, the boil water notice which has been in place is now lifted with immediate effect.... Read More
10 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, wish to remind customer on the Whiddy Island Public Water Supply that the Do Not Consumer Notice issued on 7 September remains in place until further notice. The notice was issued due to low water levels at the raw... Read More
10 December 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie For many people, winter marks the start of various health issues. The new variant of Omicron is looming over us, and although COVID is still a massive threat, hopefully, the double vaccinated are feeling a little bit safer. Despite this, many common winter illnesses are still kicking about,... Read More
7 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for East Cork, Pat Buckley has criticised the waiting time for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across the country which as of the end of November stood at 2,948. In response to a parliamentary question submitted by Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne, figures from the... Read More
7 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following consultation with the Health Service Executive, Irish Water and Cork County Council have issued a Boil Water Notice for the area supplied by the Newmarket Regional Public Water Supply to protect public health. The population impacted by this notice is approximately 8,692 people. This notice is being... Read More
3 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie There should be a sporting boycott of countries with poor human rights records who are hostile to LGBTQ+ rights according to a Fine Gael Senator. Senator Jerry Buttimer made the call in the Senate following comments by Olympic gold medallist Tom Daley. “We must stop rewarding and elevating... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water are scheduled to carry out works on wastewater infrastructure in Carrigaline over the weekend. These works are required as a result of a large volume of ragging arriving at the pumping station from the wastewater network, which have been impacting normal operations. Some 120 wheelie bins... Read More
3 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Boil Water Notice serving Macroom town, Codrum, Masseytown, Kilnagurteen, Coolehane, Coolcower, Macloneigh, Carrigadrohid, Ballinagree and surrounding areas, remains in place as a precautionary measure due to elevated turbidity in the supply. If any customer is unsure if the Boil Water Notice applies to their area, please contact... Read More
28 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City Hall – Initial Pfizer vaccine will be available to all those aged 12 years and over -Booster vaccine available for 60-69-year olds and healthcare workers only A Walk-In Covid Vaccination Clinic will take place at Cork City... Read More
26 November 2021, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bus Éireann partners with Cork Penny Dinners for Christmas Fill-A-Bus food and toy appeal this Saturday at Cork Bus Station Bus Éireann is seeking donations of non-perishable foods and new Christmas toys for Cork Penny Dinners at Cork Bus Station, Parnell Place this Saturday, 27 November from... Read More
26 November 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie It’s no secret that hospitals and health services are under a huge amount of pressure. With seasonal illnesses circulating and Covid-19 still very much a public health threat, experts are warning of a challenging winter ahead. With this in mind, it’s useful to know where to turn if... Read More