27 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie People buying anti-choking devices online are being warned to take particular care over counterfeit and unbranded products being sold as alternatives to the genuine LifeVac® device. LifeVac is a non-invasive airway-clearance device designed to help remove an obstruction from a person’s airway during a choking emergency. The manufacturer... Read More
25 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Exclusive corporate networking evening on World Sight Day, Thursday 8 October Irish Guide Dogs are bringing together three of Ireland’s most celebrated sporting names – their Ambassadors Roy Keane and Sonia O’Sullivan, along with Jimmy Barry-Murphy – for a unique corporate networking evening and auction at the Rochestown... Read More
24 September 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie SVP Southwest have launched their 2026 car draw fundraising campaign, which will see them giving away a brand-new Hyundai Tucson to one lucky entry. The drive comes at a time when the charity is appealing for much-needed funds, as demand for their assistance sits at an all-time high.... Read More
22 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie UCC researcher warns that two decades after Ireland’s world-leading smoking ban, the country’s progress on limiting second-hand smoke exposure has stalled, with over 500 Irish deaths in 2023 attributed to the problem Ireland’s progress on reducing second-hand smoke exposure has stalled, with 1.37 million people – 27.9% of... Read More
17 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie The HSE South West Injury Unit (IU) located at Bantry General Hospital has won a Silver Award for becoming cleaner, greener and more eco-friendly. The award comes from a project called GreenED, run by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) in the UK. The initiative is designed to... Read More
16 September 2026 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Culture Night in Carrigaline It is great to see that so much is going on in Carrigaline for Culture Night. With eight venues, over 40 dancers between Kiely Walsh Academy and ELC School of Dance, over 30 singers between a choir, buskers, a concert in the GAA hall... Read More
13 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Senator Laura Harmon recently called for urgent action on Cork University Hospital (CUH) overcrowding she said: “It is extremely concerning to hear that CUH was among the most overcrowded hospitals in Ireland last month. Staff shortages are now having drastic impacts. CUH was the second most overcrowded... Read More
10 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan Valerie@TheCork.ie News in brief: photos
6 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Walk down the personal-care aisle of any supermarket and you will see shelves packed with products promising to keep you fresh throughout the day. But there is an important difference between deodorant and antiperspirant — and many people buy the wrong one simply because they assume they do... Read More
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1 September 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Home care provider, Dovida, has launched a new recruitment campaign for people to light up lives in their local community. The company is creating 70 new caregiver roles across Cork to help support more people to live independently at home and stay connected to their family, friends, and communities. The new roles will be a mix of flexible... Read More