29 February 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A charity which supports bereaved parents is urging people in Cork to reach out for support, reminding them that nobody needs to grieve alone. To mark National Grief Awareness Week, which runs until Sunday, (February 1) all-Ireland charity, Anam Cara, wants people to know support is always available... Read More
28 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Persistent Tinnitus affects 10% of the population and may cause sleep disturbances, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, stress and depression The Cork Deaf Association (CDA) has released this year’s events for International Tinnitus Awareness Week which takes place in the first week of February. The aim of the global initiative... Read More
25 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A Corkman who cycled the length of Africa is embarking on another mammoth challenge – a bike ride from Cork to Mount Everest base camp. Daragh Cronin is thought to be the youngest and fastest Irish person to navigate the entire length of Africa by bike and now... Read More
24 January 2026 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Education/Politics Leader of Independent Ireland and Cork South-West TD Michael Collins has echoed growing calls for a fundamental change to the school meals programme, urging the Government to prioritise locally sourced, high-quality food for schoolchildren while supporting Irish farmers and food producers. Collins statement follows Darena Allen’s Appearance... Read More
22 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has this month published provisional figures showing that 58 people died in work-related incidents in Ireland during 2025, representing a 61% increase on the 36 who died in 2024. The agriculture sector, with 23 deaths, continues to account for the highest number... Read More
16 January 2026 By Viktor Simunović & Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie New commentary from Sicknote.com’s Viktor Simunović urges “visible consent” as AI enters documentation workflows across healthcare Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in the quietest corner of modern care: clinical notes. Tools that summarise documentation, support coding, draft letters, and flag potential risks are moving into... Read More
14 January 2026 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie HSE South West hosting free walk‑in flu vaccination clinics for children in Cork As families begin the New Year, the HSE South West is encouraging uptake of the children’s nasal flu vaccine (LAIV) by attending free walk‑in clinics in Kerry. The LAIV (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine) nasal spray... Read More
14 January 2026 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Statement by President of Ireland Catherine Connolly on the death of Seán Ó Sé “It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Seán Ó Sé, one of the most distinctive and cherished voices in Irish traditional song. Seán’s singing, rooted in the Irish... Read More
12 January 2026 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie First aid knowledge is an invaluable skill that can mean the difference between life and death in emergency situations. Whether you’re a concerned parent, workplace safety officer, outdoor enthusiast, or simply a responsible citizen, having proper first aid training equips you with the confidence and competence to respond... Read More
9 January 2026 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A survey on the Hot School Meals Programme in Cork has now been launched by Fine Gael, which will ensure children continue to get the most nutritious and highest-quality meals possible. Cork North West Fine Gael TD Deputy John Paul O’ Shea said, “Fine Gael introduced the Hot... Read More
7 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie HSE South West have today (Wednesday) advised the public to be aware of the full range of services available to those seeking urgent healthcare away from acute hospitals. Arising from seasonal illness and the adverse weather in recent days, Cork University Hospital (CUH) and other hospitals in the... Read More
31 December 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 114,029 patients treated on trolleys in 2025 – according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation 114,029 patients, including 1,248 children, were admitted to hospital without a bed in 2025 according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation’s “TrolleyWatch”. INMO General Secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said: “Yet another... Read More