3 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Kieran McCarthy recently launched a new Physical Activity Amenity Scheme. Cork City Council and Cork Sports Partnership will support community groups and organisations in Cork City with introducing physical activity or improving facilities and amenities so that they can be used more for... Read More
2 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie News in Photos Michael Martin with Michael Flatley celebrating 25 years of Lord of The Dance award from Marymount Hospice. The 15th Marymount Hospice ball took place this weekend at the Radisson Blu Hotel.
30 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie NolaClan, the award-winning group behind some of the country’s most popular venues, including The Oyster Tavern off Patrick’s Street in Cork City, is proud to today announce a special initiative aimed at promoting responsible driving and a safe return home during the always party-infused festive season. With Christmas... Read More
28 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Hair loss is a common problem that affects both men and women. It can be caused by a number of factors, including genetics, stress, and certain medical conditions. While there is no cure for hair loss, there are a number of treatments available, including hair transplants. Hair transplants... Read More
26 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The annual Cork Lions Club Christmas Appeal has been launched. The well-known charity is seeking donations from the public. This years event will be an Online Charity Auction. Bidding opens Mon Dec 4th 10am and will close Fri Dec 8th at midnight. “We are appealing to the businesses... Read More
26 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A plaque was unveiled at City Hall Cork this week, to commemorate that the building was used as a vaccination centre during the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials from Cork Kerry Community Healthcare, Public Health Area D, Cork City Council and the South South West Hospital Group gathered to watch... Read More
24 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 362 walkers stepped out to make their own mark on cancer on Sunday, 23rd July for the 10th annual ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk, raising a record breaking €69,861 for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Cancer Appeal. The popular ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ 22km walk... Read More
17 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In May of this year, a wonderful group of supporters of Anam Cara walked part of the famous Camino de Santiago. Each person on the trip could relate to the overwhelming sense of loss, whether they had lost a child themselves or supporting someone, whos’ child had died.... Read More
17 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Making the decision to become a foster parent is both commendable and rewarding. However, before you embark on this transformative journey, it’s essential to understand the foster care assessment process. This procedure ensures that children are placed in secure, loving, and nurturing environments. 1. Initial Enquiry When one... Read More
16 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A decision by Revenue which sees practice doctors treated as individuals rather than as part of a partnership and sees them disadvantaged will now be reversed, according to Fine Gael TD Colm Burke. Deputy Burke, Fine Gael’s Health spokesperson, said: “I was contacted by a large number of... Read More
16 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Local Fianna Fáil TD Aindrias Moynihan has called on the Minister for Rural and Community Development to consider enhancements to the Seniors Alert Scheme The scheme provides funding for a free personal monitored alarm for people aged 65 or older and of limited means. It is intended to... Read More
14 November 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A manager at one of Ireland’s largest disability organisations is encouraging people to consider a career supporting people with disabilities. Patrice Madden joined Cope Foundation in 2018 as a care assistant. She is now the manager of Cope Foundation’s community hubs. Cope Foundation is looking to recruit care... Read More