Minister of State Jerry Buttimer launches Stakeholder Consultation on the development of a new strategy to support the community and voluntary sector

Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, announced the commencement of a stakeholders consultation on the development of a new Government strategy to support the sector on Thursday last (3rd July). The consultation will give organisations across the community and voluntary sector an opportunity...
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Talbot Group launch Two New Respite Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Cork

Talbot Group is pleased to announce the opening of two dedicated respite services in East Cork for persons with intellectual disabilities. The newly developed children’s respite service at Parc an Chosain in Ladysbridge and the adult respite service at Ballybranagh in Cloyne will provide essential, person-centred respite care.  These...
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Cork Father Walking to Dingle in Memory of Late Daughter

Cork Father Walking to Dingle in Memory of Late Daughter, Raising Over €17,000 for Bereaved Parents’ Charities https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/WalkToDingleForNora Instagram: @finbarrformerlybaz In honour of his late daughter Nóra, who sadly passed away due to complications at birth in December 2024, Cork man Finbarr Buttimer is walking 187 kilometres from his home in Cork...
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FOCUS IRELAND’S CAMINO CHALLENGE

Focus Ireland is aiming to raise €100,000 from its Camino challenge this autumn, funding vital services for people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of losing their home. There are now 15,580 men, women and children across the country who are homeless with the number of families in...
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ONE Veterans Charity attends Cork Summer Show

The Cork Summer Show took place this past weekend from Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th June, 2025. On Saturday, June 14th, the Director of The Organisation Of National Ex Service Personnel (O.N.E) Ms Tracy Connolly and O.N.E Cork Branch Member Mr Paddy Mulley were there to meet with members of...
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