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25 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin councillor for Cork City South West, Joe Lynch, has welcomed the installation of new signage at the pedestrian crossings on Baker Street in Ballincollig; marking the first time new ‘Type B’ pedestrian crossing signage has been used within Cork City Council’s administrative area. Cllr. Lynch said:... Read More
21 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Report into sunbed use is a step towards reducing avoidable harms    A new Health Research Board report looking at the effectiveness of public health interventions in reducing sunbed use, is a significant step forward in shaping evidence-based policy, a Fine Gael TD has said. Leas-Chathaoirleach of the... Read More
20 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Over 15,000 Attendances at Mallow General Hospital’s Medical Assessment Unit Since 2022 Cork North West Fine Gael TD, Deputy John Paul O’Shea, has welcomed new figures from the HSE showing that more than 15,000 patients have attended the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) at Mallow General Hospital since 2022.... Read More
15 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Recent heart health checks carried out in Cork have revealed concerning findings, with almost one in three participants recording borderline or abnormal ECG results. Nine people were advised to seek follow-up hospital care, with one patient requiring urgent medical intervention, and nearly half of all blood pressure readings... Read More
14 October 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Almost 400 women will attend Enable Ireland’s ‘Lavanagh Ladies Lunch’ which celebrates its 28th anniversary this year on Wednesday the 12th of November in Maryborough Hotel, Cork. The annual event raises vital funds for Enable Ireland’s disability services for children and adults in Cork with a particular focus... Read More
22 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease has welcomed government officials, academic leaders, and industry partners to its hub in Cork, reinforcing the company’s commitment to productive partnerships and collaborative relationships within Ireland’s life sciences sector. Alongside established global operations in Dublin and Athlone, the Cork hub demonstrates Alexion’s dedication to... Read More
22 September 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Time: 10am Location: Rochestown Park Hotel The Bewley’s Wellness Breakfast will take place in Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork on September 23, to raise funds for Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice campaign. The panel discussion will explore themes of wellness, resilience and... Read More
20 September 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Resilience can be nurtured through regular journaling for resilience, a practice that combines self-reflection, emotional wellbeing and mindful writing. The process of writing down thoughts, feelings and experiences supports clarity, coping and growth. In this article, we’ll explore how journaling for resilience can restore balance, how to pair... Read More