<p>HIQA has published a number of inspection reports relating to Cork nursing homes. </p>

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Infection control at Cork nursing home needs urgent review, says Hiqa

INFECTION control at a Ballincollig nursing home needs to be the subject of an immediate review, according to a Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) report. An inspection was carried out at the Powdermill Nursing Home in September.

<p>Ray O'Connor, IDA Regional Manager for the South West Region with site leader with Tigera in Ireland Peter Kelly, his colleague and PeopleOps Manager TJ Leahy pictured at Penrose Dock in Cork city centre as Tigera announced the creation of 35 jobs with the establishment of its EMEA base in the city. Pic Darragh Kane</p>

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35 new jobs announced for Cork as US firm opens European headquarters

THIRTY-FIVE new jobs will be created in Cork with the opening of a new headquarters for a US firm.

<p> Kanturk full-back Liam Cashman makes a clearance as Darren Casey, Charleville, gives chase last season. Picture: Larry Cummins</p>

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Kanturk set sights on return to top ranks in Cork hurling

Duhallow club has strong underage talent coming through to aid their cause

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Cork woman writes book about adventures in 23 countries, 20 islands, across 7continents

Cork woman writes book about adventures in 23 countries, 20 islands, across 7continents

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Family makes special cheese in the shadows of Cork mountains

Family makes special cheese in the shadows of Cork mountains

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Discharge of sewage into a river

Wastewater surveillance programme to offer early Covid warning in Cork

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Patience with patients is key says nurse at Cork hospital's busy emergency department

Patience with patients is key says nurse at Cork hospital's busy emergency department

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EPA in call for year-round monitoring of beaches; new report details quality of bathing water at beaches in Cork

EPA in call for year-round monitoring of beaches; new report details quality of bathing water at beaches in Cork

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling for additional water quality monitoring at beaches where there are large numbers of year-round swimmers.

Tenancy Agreement

Cost of renting in Cork city 'soars'

Zero tolerance approach demanded against videos taken while driving tractors

Zero tolerance approach demanded against videos taken while driving tractors

'2021 will be survival year': Cork business and hospitality leaders appeal for more support

Hoteliers being hit with insurance hikes

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Man stabbed in leg during fight in Cork city: Gardaí were fearful a similar incident would occur if accused was granted bail

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Republic of Ireland Squad Training & Press Conference

David Meyler backs Colin Healy to deliver with Cork City

'When I broke into the Cork City team Colin was very harsh on me but he definitely showed me the ropes and what was required to be a professional'

Good news for Cork's top international basketball players

Good news for Cork's top international basketball players

Limerick hurling legend can bring an edge to Charleville this year

Limerick hurling legend can bring an edge to Charleville this year

Castlelyons hurlers hope to take an extra step this year

Castlelyons hurlers hope to take an extra step this year

Ashling Thompson and Anna Farrell 28/11/2020

Weekend games to go ahead as camogie vote for a split season

Cork Lives

Cork singer is busy putting together live show for tour in September 2021

Cork singer is busy putting together live show for tour in September 2021

In this week's Person to Person we talk to singer songwriter EMMO who is busy working on an a three track EP that will be released in September 2021

Cork mum fights to get proper supports for her son who has Verbal Dyspraxia

Cork mum fights to get proper supports for her son who has Verbal Dyspraxia

Cork woman returns home to run family pub which is 120 years old

Cork woman returns home to run family pub which is 120 years old

Come to My Town: Cobh... so much to explore

Come to My Town: Cobh... so much to explore

Sunrise or sunset... I get a thrill every visit

Sunrise or sunset... I get a thrill every visit

Cork Views

Colette Sheridan: Stockholm Syndrome is a spin off of living with the blasted virus

Colette Sheridan: Stockholm Syndrome is a spin off of living with the blasted virus

Colette Sheridan says she feels like she's a touch of Stockholm Syndrome - where Covid has been her captor.

schoolgirl with headache stands at the blackboard

Why mental health needs to be mandatory on the school curriculum

Beautiful family cycling in the park.

Enough of the negative vibes, cycling is finest way to travel

Cork City FC Academy Credit Union Sponsorship

Credit unions can be an alternative to banks

Cobh is proud of its naval links but service is suffering decline

Cobh is proud of its naval links but service is suffering decline

Nostalgia

No sport in Cork... sounds like 2021, not 1921! What was in the news 100 years ago?

No sport in Cork... sounds like 2021, not 1921! What was in the news 100 years ago?

What was it like in the news 100 years ago today? Richard Forrest finds out in his weekly column

Throwback Thursday: Jobs for the girls, but many were a chore...

Throwback Thursday: Jobs for the girls, but many were a chore...

A bomber caught on Parliament Bridge: Cork stories in the headlines 100 years ago

Children raid sweet shop and rob lemonade, jellies and bottles of port wine

I was in The Pav watching a movie the day it flooded!

I was in The Pav watching a movie the day it flooded!

Up to 40 postmen held up by gunmen across Cork in morning of mayhem

Up to 40 postmen held up by gunmen across Cork in morning of mayhem

WOW

Couple hands holding ultrasound images on the pregnant belly

We need to do better for women at this vulnerable time

In her weekly column Dr Michelle O'Driscoll recalls her own recent pregnancy and labour during Covid restrictions and said we have to do better by women

9 cult beauty brands celebrating major milestones

9 cult beauty brands celebrating major milestones

My Wardrobe: Hair Salon owner Caroline Bell

My Wardrobe: Hair Salon owner Caroline Bell

Could exercise boost creative wellbeing?

Could exercise boost creative wellbeing?

Double exposure portrait of a young fair-skinned woman and a smoky texture dissolving into her facial features

How to break the cycle if you want to quit smoking...

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The Brit Awards 2021 - Show - London

Brit Awards 2021: A list of all the winners

Here is who took home gongs from the awards show at the O2 Arena in London

The Brit Awards 2021 - Press Room - London

Women dominate at Brits with Dua Lipa the big winner

Brit Awards 2021

Brit Awards 2021 take place tonight: Here are the nominees?

Glastonbury Festival 2019 - Day 5

Lil Nas X says he was jealous of Billie Eilish following her Grammy win

Line of Duty

Line of Duty is most-watched drama series of 21st century so far

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Diabetes and kids' parties: You can have your cake and eat it

Up to five children and teenagers are diagnosed each week with Type 1 diabetes in Ireland. If you're hosting a child's party have the appropriate snacks that everyone can enjoy.

Protecting your livestock for the seasons to come

Protecting your livestock for the seasons to come

Cushion the blow of sleep problems with a Reflex Pillow

Cushion the blow of sleep problems with a Reflex Pillow

Carpet-diem: Seize the day, invest in you and your home

Carpet-diem: Seize the day, invest in you and your home

Urgent need to upgrade specialist units for older people at Cork University Hospital

Urgent need to upgrade specialist units for older people at Cork University Hospital

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