2 June 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new Vaccination Centre at the Munster Technological University (MTU) will be operational by the end of June, a Fine Gael Senator has said. Senator Jerry Buttimer confirmed the news after questioning the HSE about this Vaccination Centre of strategic importance. Senator Buttimer said “The proposed vaccination centre... Read More
31 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Lord Mayor of Cork mark the launch of the initiative between Trigon Hotels and Cope Foundation Trigon Hotels has partnered with Cope Foundation and its Ability@Work programme to launch the “Hands of Hope” initiative. It was launched by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Lord Mayor... Read More
27 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This May, as three-time Olympian Derval O’Rourke turns 40, she reflects on this milestone with joy and excitement. Believing that life is to be celebrated and embraced, Derval encourages us to live our best and healthiest lives. Irrespective of your stage in life, it can be difficult to... Read More
21 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cope Foundation, an organisation supporting 2,800 people with an intellectual disability and/or autism across Cork city and county, used its AGM last evening (Thursday, May 20th) as an opportunity to praise the resilience, passion and commitment shown by its staff and the people it supports. For the second... Read More
21 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mater Private Network Cork has launched a recruitment drive aimed at welcoming experienced, skilled Nurses who are Irish ex-pats in Australia who may be considering a return home to work in Ireland. The Director of Nursing at Mater Private Network Cork, Marie Hayes, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic has... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Jim Daly appointed Chair of Home and Community Care Ireland Jim Daly, a former FMinister for Mental Health & Older People, has been appointed Chair of Home and Community Care Ireland (HCCI). HCCI is the representative body for private home care providers in Ireland that employ 10,000 carers,... Read More
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie
18 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The ongoing cyber-attack on the HSE’s IT system is causing significant challenges on CUH’s ability to deliver normal services. Services currently impacted include Radiotherapy Treatment has been cancelled for tomorrow (Wednesday 19th May) An information line for patients attending the radiotherapy services in CUH has been set up... Read More
15 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On Tuesday 25th May 2021, the Heart of Frontline Practice collaborative group will hold its second national seminar for Ireland’s frontline practitioners. ‘Reconnecting with the Heart of Frontline Practice 2021’ is a one-day, virtual seminar to provide a safe and nourishing space for frontline practitioners to reflect on the impact of their... Read More
11 May 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie More than 100 Covid-19 vaccinations were administered at the Cork Simon Emergency Shelter on Anderson Quay yesterday.