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22 May 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Growing Importance of Stairlifts in Ireland As Ireland’s population continues to age, the conversation around accessibility and mobility within the home has become increasingly pressing. One particular area gaining substantial attention is the use of stairlifts. These mechanical devices, once considered a luxury or niche solution, are... Read More
21 May 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tour de Munster Pedals Into 25th Year –  25 Years, €5 Million raised, and Countless Lives Changed Tour de Munster, one of Ireland’s most impactful charity cycling events, will mark its 25th anniversary this August. Since its inception in 2001, the event has raised more than €5 million... Read More
5 May 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie LeisureWorld Relaunches Upgraded Functional Zone LeisureWorld Bishopstown has officially relaunched its upgraded Functional Zone, now featuring the latest in accessible fitness equipment—a major step forward in making physical activity more inclusive for individuals of all abilities. The transformation was made possible thanks to funding from Cork Sports Partnership,... Read More
5 May 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork North Central TD Ken O’Flynn has today called on the Minister for Health to commission a comprehensive national report on obesity in Ireland and to urgently consider safer, more accessible models for prescribing weight-loss medications, in line with emerging international best practices. The Independent Ireland TD –... Read More
30 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Given the recent spell of warm weather ahead of the May bank holiday weekend and as we expect to experience improving weather over the coming months, ESB would like to remind the general public of the dangers and potentially serious consequences of swimming in any ESB reservoir. Martin... Read More
23 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) has introduced two major innovations in cancer care so far this year, which will significantly enhance treatment options and streamline patient care for people across the South West of Ireland. CUH is now the first public hospital outside of Dublin to offer Stereotactic Ablative... Read More
21 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Funding must be provided for service dog organisations – says Cork Govt party Senator The government must provide state funding for organisations that place assistance dogs with people with disabilities, a Fine Gael Senator has said this month. Senator Eileen Lynch is calling for a dedicated statutory funding... Read More
15 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In recent years, Ireland has witnessed a remarkable surge in the popularity of aesthetic clinics. Once considered exclusive to celebrities and the affluent, these clinics have become mainstream, offering transformative treatments to individuals from all walks of life. This growth has been driven by several key factors that... Read More