23 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In recent weeks everyone has been Googling ‘How far is 5km from my home’ and prior to that it was ‘How far is 2km from my home’, but the burning question now is when will the COVID-19 geographic restrictions on exercise zones end? Personally, I cannot wait to... Read More
23 May 2020, 8.18pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork County Council wish to advise customers from Curraghleigh to West of Ballincollig in Cork that there will be a water supply interruption that could affect up to 10,000 people from this evening until tomorrow due to a significant pipe burst. The pipe is... Read More
23 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 13 people with COVID-19 have died. There have now been a total 1,604* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of 11am Saturday 23 May the HPSC has been notified of 76 confirmed cases of COVID-19.... Read More
23 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Social Democrats have raised €650 from 30 donors for Cork Simon at a virtual coffee morning. Due to restrictions of movement and social distancing, public events are not allowed while the potential spread of COVID19 still exists. Chairman of Cork North Central branch, Daithí Ó Sé said:... Read More
23 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Irish company “RashR” has joined the charge against COVID -19 transmission by pivoting their business to produce eco-friendly, reusable face masks with filters, for the general public with €2 of the proceeds per mask going to the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA). In an effort to think outside... Read More
21 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork now has 2nd highest number of COVID-19 cases (6% of the national total), but don’t worry it’s a long way behind Dublin (49%) The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 12 people with COVID-19 have died.l nationally. This means there have... Read More
20 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tusla – Child and Family Agency continues to provide key services across core areas that support children and families at risk during COVID-19 including • Child protection; • Children in care, and; • Domestic, sexual and gender based violence services, in conjunction with our partners and funded agencies.... Read More
20 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Blarney and Tower area has always had a vibrant community and neighbourly spirit, but the community response to the COVID-19 pandemic has seen it shine brighter than ever. Local community and voluntary groups, working alongside the Cork City Community Response Forum, have been working night and day... Read More
19 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork Motor Club today announced the cancellation of the 2020 Jim Walsh Cork Forest Rally, which would have taken place near Mallow, North County Cork. Today’s statement from Cork Motor Club It is with regret that the Directors of Cork Motor Club wish to confirm the cancellation... Read More
18 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Water and Cork County Council are pleased to announce the completion of the Courtmacsherry-Timoleague Sewerage Scheme and the end of the decades-long practice of discharging untreated wastewater into local waterways. This will bring big benefits to the area in terms of health, protection of the environment and... Read More
18 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Deaths Looking at the National situation the Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that a total of 4 people with COVID-19 have died. This means there have now been a total 1,547 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. New cases As of 11am Monday 18 May the... Read More
18 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today marks the first of the five-phase reopening of the economy after the student COVID-19 lockdown in March. Shops which are primarily outdoor – such as garden centres – can reopen today, once social distancing measures can be put in place. Here is a list of what can... Read More