Cork people asked to sleep in gardens to raise funds for homeless people

[ad_1] Focus Ireland is asking the people of Cork to participate in a socially distant dream this weekend to raise funds for the homeless. Big Rebel Sleep Out has been organizing for the past three years in public spaces to raise funds, but with the current situation, the charity has taken a different approach this … Read more

Two accused of “crime wave” including robbery of Cork pensioner of € 2,700 while posing as gardaí

[ad_1] Two men have appeared in court in connection with a series of robberies on the same day, including an incident in which an 83-year-old woman saved him € 2,700 for thieves posing as Gardaí. Anthony Horgan and Christopher Jones, both homeless, appeared this afternoon before a special session of the Cork District Court. Judge … Read more

Cork pavements excavated and full of flowers in a strange act

[ad_1] Strange holes, some covered in cut flowers and greenery, have been dug in Cork city center. The Cork City Council alerted Gardaí of the damage and an investigation is underway by the council. Sweepers discovered the holes early Sunday morning. Two holes were found dug in the path opposite the Waterstones bookstore on Paul … Read more

Vandals dig up the streets of Cork, carefully stack slabs, and fill the holes with flowers

[ad_1] Gardaí in Cork launched an investigation after vandals unearthed sections of pavement in the city center and then filled the holes with cut flowers and leaves. Cork City Council staff discovered that large sections of concrete pavement in the downtown trails had been excavated over the holiday weekend. Vandalism occurred at four different locations … Read more

Covid-19 early warning system for medical personnel developed in Cork

[ad_1] An early warning system for the detection of coronavirus symptoms among front-line medical staff at Cork University Hospital (CUH) has reportedly delivered promising results within days of its implementation. The Covid-19 Remote Early Warning (Crew) System remotely identifies healthcare personnel who may be developing a temperature, which is symptomatic of the disease. A quarter … Read more