12 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Health As winter approaches, it brings along shorter days, colder weather, and an increased likelihood of catching seasonal bugs like colds and flu. While the immune system works tirelessly year-round to protect us from infections, the challenges of winter mean it might need a little extra support. Fortunately,... Read More
7 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A transition year student has raised over €40,000 for Marymount Hospice at a charity coffee morning this week. Rebecca Whelan was inspired to fundraise for the Hospice, having seen first-hand the loving care her grandad received at Marymount shortly before he passed away. The Scoil Mhuire student approached... Read More
29 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Bafta winning Derry Girls star, Siobhán McSweeney to Illuminate Marymount’s Tree of Remembrance at Light Up a Life Event This December 1st, acclaimed Corkonian actress and recent recipient of UCC alumni achievement award, Siobhán McSweeney will join Marymount Hospice to officially turn on the lights of the Tree... Read More
29 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Founded in the 1950s during Cork’s Polio outbreak as Cork Poliomyelitis Association, it was quickly renamed as Cork Polio and General After-Care Association, and more recently the Cope Foundation. Now the well-known charity is rebranding as Horizons. These days the organisation works with people who have intellectual disabilities... Read More
29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Severe strain on resources as social welfare Budget increases “insufficient” to help those in need At the launch of their Annual Car Draw, St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) South-West has warned that exorbitant food and fuel costs are pushing struggling families and individuals to the brink of despair... Read More
28 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Noise control Noise pollution can occur anywhere. On public transportation, while working, or even at home. What can you do to minimize those noises? Well, maybe acoustic wall panels are the solution for this. How can a wall create better ambient sounds? As soundproof spaces become more popular,... Read More
25 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Thursday, 21 November 2024, The Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) awarded donations to twenty- eight Irish charities during a special reception at University College Cork (UCC). The event, held in the Aula Maxima and attended by Cllr. Terry Coleman, deputising for the Lord Mayor of Cork, saw over... Read More
24 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Maryborough Nursing Home Celebrates Major Win for Cork at NHI Care Awards Maryborough Nursing Home in Cork proudly took centre stage at the prestigious NHI Care Awards 2024, held on November 19th in the iconic Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. Hosted in association with Homecare Medical,... Read More
21 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Health & Entertainment In a world that often feels perpetually in overdrive, maintaining calm and focus has become an increasingly vital pursuit. As research advances, nutrition continues to emerge as a powerful tool for fostering mental clarity and inner peace. This article explores the latest insights and practical... Read More
15 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Penny Dinners is one of the city’s oldest and most caring organisations which has a rich history of service dating back to famine times, supporting those who struggle and those in need. To future proof this special charity, vital to so many people, Cork Penny Dinners has... Read More
8 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Home & Charity welcomed over 200 corporate friends, families, volunteers and supporters to its Annual Corporate Lunch on Wednesday 6 November at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Douglas, to raise vital funds for the charity. During what is a very interesting week in Irish and international... Read More