1 March 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Walkers will be supported with a six-week walking challenge including video demonstrations, tips on heart health and opportunities for free CPR training 22nd February 2019. The Irish Heart Foundation has teamed up with parkrun in a six-week initiative to get the local communities in Cork moving. People interested... Read More
22 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie David Stanton, TD and Minster of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, today attended the official opening of Pieta House in Shanakiel, Co. Cork. Previously situated in Highfield Lawn, Bishopstown, Pieta House was relocated to a new facility in Shanakiel House in June 2018 to enhance... Read More
21 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says a concerted effort must be made by the government and the HSE to reduce waiting lists for initial Occupational Therapy assessments. The latest figures from the HSE reveal that there are 3,153 children waiting of an occupational therapy... Read More
7 February 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Irish Cancer Society has announced the details of its latest round of We Can Quit courses in Cork. The Ballyphehane/Togher course will start on the 20 February, the Mallow course on the 27 February and the Mayfield course on the 5 March. Women are invited to register... Read More
1 February 219 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Michael Creed, TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine performed the official opening of the new extension to the Westgate Foundation Daycare facility this morning. The Daycare Extension is a quality improvement measure that has been designed to optimise the care and comfort offered to all clients.... Read More
18 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lack of oxygen to the brain at birth affects almost 200 babies in Ireland each year and results in death or disability in over 2 million infants each year globally. The condition, known as Hypoxic Ischematic Encephalopathy (HIE), causes brain injury due to lack of oxygen and can... Read More
14 January 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie According to the most recent figures, the number of participants in the Seniors Alert Scheme in Cork has increased by 2,278. Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, confirmed that figures to end of October 2018 show that 4,474 people in Cork were registered participants on the scheme compared to 2,196... Read More
12 January 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Over 200,000 people in Ireland suffer from type 2 diabetes, with many believing it to be a chronic disease for which medication is the only solution. In her new cookbook, Reverse Your Diabetes: The Revolutionary Diet Plan for Taking Control of Type 2 Diabetes, Dr Eva shows this... Read More
3 January 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Cancer Society launches new courses for 2019 Free one-to-one support from the Irish Cancer Society to help local women quit smoking Analysis shows approximately half of the participants quit smoking 2 January 2019: The latest group of participants from the Irish Cancer Society’s We Can Quit smoking... Read More
30 December 21018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Disability spokesperson Margaret Murphy O’Mahony (A TD for Cork South West) says the 2019 HSE Service Plan is a very mixed bag for people with disabilities. “2018 saw an increase in Personal Assistance hours – 170,000 hours – relative to 2017 so it is disappointing that... Read More
20 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Funds will support the care for children in County Cork AIB, proud sponsors of both Club and County, along with AXA, exclusive underwriters of AIB’s insurance presented The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation with a cheque for €11,050 at AIB Bankcentre. The donation will provide over 680 home... Read More
20 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Samaritans in Cork will mark the Longest Night of the year by reminding those struggling most that they are there for them during their darkest hours. On Friday, 21st December, is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day – and the Longest Night – of the year. To... Read More