“European airlines need to stop messing their customers about and start paying out refunds when requested by their passengers,” said Fianna Fáil MEP, Billy Kelleher. The Renew Europe MEP was commenting following a public outcry on the manner in which airlines are treating their customers and reports that the Irish […]
Coronavirus
University College Cork has been awarded significant funding to research the impact Covid-19 public health measures have had on the people of Ireland, and to also study the genetic makeup of the viruses circulating across the country. The projects are two of 26 proposals awarded as part of a €5m […]
Cork Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed that all major telecoms providers have committed to several measures to help people stay in touch and work from home during Covid-19. Senator Lombard stated that, “at this time more people are relying on online services to stay connected with family, friends […]
The many community groups, volunteers and staff that make up Cork County Council’s COVID19 Community Call have shown remarkable collaboration and cooperation in recent times. The Community response on the Beara peninsula is no exception. Bere Island Community Radio, at the heart of the community of Beara, Sheep’s Head and […]
A novel new art initiative launched today – ‘Draw Our Heroes’ is asking budding young artists across the country to immortalise the everyday heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic by submitting their original portraits to a national competition. Every day during COVID-19, ordinary citizens are doing extraordinary things and working tirelessly to keep […]
LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice, has launched a Crisis Care Appeal in response to the hit on fundraising caused by Covid-19. The charity is projecting a 54 per cent loss in funding due to the crisis. To donate please go to www.lauralynn.ie/donate LauraLynn is the only Children’s Hospice in Ireland and provides […]