7 September 2024, Saturday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Social Democrats Councillor and Cork South Central general election candidate Pádraig Rice has put down a motion for Monday’s City Council meeting that calls for three new public toilets each year for the next five years. Cllr Pádraig Rice said “Public toilets are an important public service... Read More
3 September 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A new year, in terms of the school term, has begun and schoolbags have reappeared. The holidays have been taken and the long evenings shorten. September can be a very difficult month for bereaved parents. Many milestones are achieved during the month, many milestones their beloved child will... Read More
30 August 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Join Munster’s Jack Crowley at the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Open Day, Saturday 31 August Join Munster Rugby’s Jack Crowley at the Irish Guide Dog for the Blind Open Day from 12pm – 4pm on Saturday, 31st August at their Training Centre on Model Farm Road. The national There... Read More
28 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The run takes place on Sunday morning October 20th in Munster Technological University The 12th annual Cork Rebel Run returns to Bishopstown and Munster Technological University on Sunday 20th October. The event, sponsored by Cork City Council, Cork County Council & the Edge Sports Shop, is organised by... Read More
26 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Cancer Care Centre, a leading institution in providing comprehensive cancer care services in the Cork region, recently announced its rebranding as Iris House Cork Cancer Support. This change reflects the organisation’s “evolution, commitment to innovation, and dedication to serving the community with enhanced vigour and compassion”. The... Read More
25 August 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Minaun Community Theatre Group Presents A Medical Woman – The Life and Times of Dr. Mary Strangman [1872-1943] Ballymaloe Grainstore, Shanagarry, Co. Cork Saturday 7 September at 8pm Dr. Mary Strangman [1872-1943] was an extraordinary Quaker Irish woman whose accomplishments were in danger of being forgotten. She... Read More
24 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Honda 50 Run The Honda 50 Run in aid of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed on Sunday last was blessed with fine weather and was a great success, 60 bikes participated. Bikers came from as far away as Wicklow, Wexford and from all six Munster counties. They gathered at the... Read More
23 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual Four Mile Road Run in Carrigtwohill, which was held on Wednesday, 21st August, in aid of CUH Charity, supporting the Children’s Unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH). Since its founding, the run has raised... Read More
22 August 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie While rural Ireland offers spectacular scenic beauty and a tranquil lifestyle, access to quality healthcare is often far from a given. With medical facilities frequently based miles from isolated small towns, getting appropriate and timely health-based aid has long been a recurring problem. But, fortunately, digital healthcare is... Read More
15 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fermoy Community Hospital celebrated cultural diversity in the workplace on Wednesday 14th August 2024 with a series of exciting events. Staff members of Fermoy Community Hospital joined together to share and celebrate their cultures. The day was marked with demonstrations of dancing, costumes and make-up, samples of Indian... Read More
5 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie ‘We are mobilising philanthropy to back social innovation in the regions and empower communities’ – Rethink Ireland The new Resilient Cork Fund, created by Rethink Ireland to tackle inequality in Cork city and county is open. Social innovators and non-profits focused on sustainable community development in Cork are... Read More
3 August 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Tour de Munster event, which started in 2001, raises much needed funds for Down Syndrome Ireland and other worthy charities, and runs from 8-11th August. Further info on the event can be found at tourdemunster.com. Expressway services are committed to delivering for those with additional needs across... Read More