We’re here to help and to keep you connected
Dear Reader,
During this very difficult period, these are uncertain and challenging times with Coronavirus now affecting everyone’s life in some way. So I wanted to write to you to let you know what we are doing here at The Corkman to keep our staff safe and our readers and advertisers informed.
The Corkman is committed to keeping North Cork and its surrounding Counties connected with the latest news, updates and other information, not only about Coronavirus, but also other items that are important to you our readers, your family, your business. The Corkman has been delivering quality journalism and quality features for over 50 years and will continue to do so even in this challenging period.
At present all of our staff will work remotely from home. This will safeguard not only them, but you the public and can minimise the risk of spreading infection. This decision will have no impact on producing the weekly paper; we are well equipped to allow staff operate this way and in so doing, it is business as usual for all.
It is a particularly worrying time for families and we can assure you that your memoriam, acknowledgements, anniversaries and all other services are continuing to operate as normal. If you wish to place a notice simply email ads@corkman.ie or call 022 42394 and for editorial you can get in touch by emailing khughes@corkman.ie or bbrowne@corkman.ie. Also feel free to contact me directly at smurphy@kerryman.ie
We ask all our readers to take a little extra time to consider any elderly or vulnerable neighbours that you know may be in need of any help or provisions. Even provide them with a copy of The Corkman. It may be their only connection with the outside world.
We can all assume somebody else is doing this, when in reality, somebody could be alone and lonely.
At this difficult time, it is important that we support our local businesses. For example, buying a voucher from a local business as a gift, ordering from your local supermarket for home delivery, or visiting your local store, whilst using common sense and adhering to the safety guidelines in place.
In the coming weeks, we will all need to do our bit to help our local economy.
We appreciate the support we have received from everyone over the years and we continue to pledge our support for you and the people of North Cork and surrounding Counties as we all work together to get through these strange and difficult times... which we will.
Thank you and keep safe. Siobhán Murphy
General Manager, Corkman Group