Current public health restrictions were due to stay in place until the end of the month, but it is now expected that the Government will begin lifting them sooner.

The programme, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in Ireland this year, will be accepting nominations from now until February 28.

James Casey, owner of Casey’s Bar and Restaurant in Clonakilty, felt compelled to act after noticing a customer’s distress when a man she met through an online dating site didn’t match his profile picture.

Pizza and potential romance, what's not to like!

Fleas can also cause allergic reactions to sensitive individuals, transmit tapeworm and, in very rare cases, even transmit serious diseases.

Keohane Seafoods were founded by Mike Keohane and his two sons Colman and Brian in 2010. 

Every Saturday and Sunday, from 10am to 12pm, doggie moms and dads can bring their special little fluff ball to make furry friends under the careful supervision of a dog trainer.

The Tánaiste said he did not expect all restrictions to end overnight at the end of the month.

Over the course of 2021, staff at Dell volunteered over 10,000 hours to a variety of community initiatives. 

Yesterday, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was hopeful Covid restrictions could be removed at the end of the month.

Posting on social media, the shop team said if a customer buys 24 plastic glasses for €30 they receive a €47.34 credit note absolutely free.

The native of Limerick has worked for Dairygold for over 40 years, as well as contributing to other business, state, and educational institutions through his board representation.

Two managers, two bakers, two baristas and serving staff are needed at the popular dockland venue across a range of establishments.

The state-of-the-art facility in Cork City was officially unveiled by the Taoiseach yesterday. 

Mr Martin was speaking in Cork today at an event marking the transfer of the management of homeless services from SVP to the charity Depaul.

The publican said between the January restrictions and staff shortages his businesses were “struggling.” 

Cork’s market scene has flourished during the pandemic, with two new markets opening in Cork’s docklands. Roisin Burke finds out more about the markets and the various plans to grow the ventures in 2022

A number of Cork venues have announced temporary closures in recent days. 

Mr McCabe said only in “extreme circumstances” would he close his doors.

The national figure is down 10 per cent from 2019, when 117,109 new cars were registered in Ireland.

The restaurant is the latest to close this January in light of Covid related issues.

Minimum unit pricing will set a floor price beneath which alcohol cannot legally be sold and will target products that are cheap relative to their strength.

Meanwhile, schools, colleges and creches will reopen later this month despite record numbers of Covid-19 cases in Ireland, Eamon Ryan has said.

It is understood the leaders will discuss a potential shortening of isolation periods. 

It comes as the chief executive of IBEC has warned of the pressure on the critical supply chain as a result of the high levels of staff being absent from the workforce because.

The new measure will come into effect in the salon next week and will operate on an honesty basis.

A DOCTOR has slammed the unsafe use of cosmetic fillers after seeing a Cork patient narrowly avoid blindness from a procedure in a tattoo parlour.

The manager said the staff members who have tested positive are fortunately not too sick with the latest variant of Covid.

Numerous Cork businesses told The Echo that while the usual pre-pandemic queues haven’t been seen this year, sales have been steady

Staff shortages are being felt across the urban hub of Cork, with a number of venues closing their doors due to the virus. 

Focused shopping is making up for the numbers, with visitors to the city “knowing exactly what they want,” according to city-centre retailers.

Those attending ranged in age from 16 to 63 years old and many had children who woke their parents up in plenty of time for class.

They made the comments after unrest occurred on Washington St on Tuesday night after pubs closed at 8pm.

A PROPOSED mixed-use development on the Skehard Road, which included an Aldi supermarket, has been rejected by Cork City Council.

The Mayor of the County of Cork has cut the ribbon on three new developments in Crosshaven which she said "are sure to energise the community and to attract more visitors to Crosshaven. " Cllr.

30 new permanent jobs are to be created

People from Cork are amongst those from four counties expected to spend the most on Christmas this year. 

Cork accounts for fourth highest number of rodent callouts from pest control company

One Cork restaurant owner said the latest changes will impact more than 2,500 bookings at his restaurants next week. 

The cabinet has agreed that hospitality venues, cinemas and theatres should have a closing time of 8pm from Sunday to deal with the threat from the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

An Irish Rail spokesperson said the upgrade means they can work towards their goal of a two-hour journey between the two cities. 

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Cork city. 

The plan will have a specific focus on tackling dereliction, vacant properties and making town centres more attractive places to live, work, socialise and run a business.

Launching Trócaire’s Christmas appeal the owner of the popular Izz Café, Izzeddeen Alkarajeh, said the gifts will help to support those who are most vulnerable this Christmas.

While some trees are pre-cut, people also have the opportunity to cut down their own tree at Castletreasure.

The Taoiseach last night announced a number of restrictions will be in effect from December 7 to January 9. 

Minister McGrath said that the once the Government considers the latest NPHET advise it will make decisions on support for the sector

Fintan Riordan runs his family business — Cork Christmas Trees at Ovens and Centre Park Road —which has been in operation for two decades.

The rates for the EWSS have been reduced from yesterday, as part of Government plans to wind the scheme down.

Priory Coffee was set up by a local team in Cork back in 2017.