Designer goods outlet, FLANNELS is set to open their second Irish store in the old Eason’s location on Patrick’s Street.

It comes ahead of a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, at which ministers are expected to accept the advice from health officials

The guidance, published by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, comes after the Government announced the ending of a broad swathe of Covid-19 restrictions earlier this month

Lee Herlihy, who owns Horizons Montessori in Bishopstown, reopened her school after the Christmas break on Wednesday however she is down two out of six staff members this week as they have been identified as close contact

Schools are expected to reopen as scheduled, despite growing concerns about the recent surge in daily reported Covid cases.

One secondary school principal said it will be “impossible” for schools to manage infection control, given the big surge in positive cases nationwide.

BUSINESSES in the hospitality sector that do not enforce rules on Covid-19 vaccination passes “do not deserve to remain open”, Minister Michael McGrath has said.

Stephen Donnelly said he favoured the introduction of urgent and rapid sanctions for outlets that are not checking patrons for vaccine certification.

CORK City chairman of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) Michael O’Donovan said his members will prepare for reopening and the upcoming jazz festival as planned.

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin yesterday confirmed plans for the next phase of Ireland’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

CORK’S Everyman theatre will struggle to continue if immediate clarity is not provided to the live entertainment and events industry, the theatre’s artistic director has said. Sophie Motley said she is hoping for a clear roadmap for the sector.

SOME Cork pubs that will not admit customers without a Covid vaccine certificate are being threatened with boycotts online.

The seaside town of Youghal is alive with activities and tourists this summer. John Bohane meets the locals to find how the town has bounced back from Covid

A SIGNIFICANT number of bars and restaurants in Cork reopened for indoor hospitality for certain groups yesterday, with one Cork publican describing the reopening as “low-key”.

THE excitement in Cork ahead of the return of indoor hospitality cannot be denied, despite some criticism of the new rules.

EXCITEMENT is mounting in some venues across Cork City as indoor dining is set to be permitted next week.

SOME restaurants and bars in Cork have decided against reopening for indoor dining after raising concerns about the long-term impact of applying rules which could separate family members and friends, with concerns for unvaccinated staff also an ...

As Midleton emerges from the pandemic, businesses and community leaders say the future is looking bright for the town. John Bohane reports

Amy Nolan hears that people in Fermoy are enjoying the gradual return to normality but that businesses, in particular, are hoping for clarity on a full reopening as soon as possible

The businesses, sports clubs, and community groups of the Bishopstown area have been enjoying a soft return to normality in recent weeks following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

WHILE many were thrilled to see the return of personal services, barbershops in Cork have seen a decrease in the number of clients with fears that the so-called 'black market' has contributed to a change in the industry.

Maeve Lee hears that Blackpool’s strong sense of community spirit helped the area weather the Covid-19 storm and now the future looks bright

Breda Graham talks to people around Douglas who are delighted with the return of activity to the streets, shops and pitches of the area, as the village gets a new lease of life and the atmosphere is ‘fantastic’

A CORK beautician who created her own accessible salon after struggling to find wheelchair-friendly workplaces has shed light on the struggles of reopening following Covid restrictions.

EXCITEMENT was at peak levels amongst moviegoers in Cork yesterday with the reopening of cinemas.  Monday saw a further easing of the country's Covid-19 restrictions, with the latest in the Government’s reopening plan for summer activity going ahead.

BAR and restaurant owners across the city and county are feeling positive as they roll out the red carpet for the return of their customers and prepare for the much-anticipated resumption of outdoor dining.

PRINCES Street has shared an exciting glimpse of the much-anticipated outdoor dining set up ahead of the easing of restrictions on Monday.