Brighter Communities Worldwide launches its Christmas Appeal to help families in Kenya survive the pandemic, where only 10% of the population are fully vaccinated. In Kenya, it is not just about the vaccines, it is about the logistics of delivering the vaccines. Healthcare facilities are under immense strain and don’t have the resources for vaccine…
The first phase of Cork’s newest park, which when fully completed will be six times the size of Fitzgerald’s Park, opens to the public on Monday. An official opening ceremony will take place next year. Just 2.5 kilometres from the city centre and adjacent to the newly pedestrianised and much-loved Marina, this section of the…
igon Hotels raising money for Cope and Ability@Work with prizes such as Overnight Hotel Stays and Fota and Blarney Castle Passes Trigon Hotels has joined forces with businesses across Cork as part of their 12 Days of Christmas charity drive. Starting on December 13th the hotel group, which includes the Metropole Hotel and the Cork…
Ability@Work’s Friendly Phones service is the latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. Friendly Phones was set up to provide peer to peer support for the participants on Cope Foundation’s Ability@Work programme during the Covid-19 lockdowns. The programme provides work preparation training and employment opportunities for young people with intellectual disabilities…
Oxfam Ireland is urging shoppers to give a gift that means more this Christmas, as it launches its range of sustainable Christmas gifts today (01.12.2021). Festive fairtrade fare, treats for tech afficionados, and stocking filler favourites such as candles, calendars, books, games and homewares are just some of the gifts available to buy…
Cystic Fibrosis is the most common inherited disorder in Ireland. There are now three drugs available that can improve the lung function for most people with CF, however they do not cure the disease. But a research team in UCC is looking to change that, using a technique known as CRISPR gene editing. You may…
Positive psychology, empathy, compassion and gratitude were protective of feelings of Depression during ongoing pandemic ~ New research carried out by mental health charity Aware analysing the general population’s response to the Covid19 pandemic has revealed a widespread negative view of ourselves, the world, and other people during the peak of the 2021 lockdown. However,…
Staff Nurse Sheila Fitzpatrick from Limerick was the 2021 Potel Award winner. This award is given to one of the nurse graduated each year in recognition of clinical excellence.,Bon Secours Hospital, Cork, Staff nurse Sheila Fitzpatrick from Limerick was the 2021 Potel Award winner. This award is given to one of the nurse graduate each…
Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) has announced a widening of access to a key support for victims/survivors of sexual violence in Ireland with its new helpline interpreting service. The National Helpline 1800 778888 will now feature an additional option for people whose first language is not English, allowing them to speak to a crisis counsellor with…
The season of giving is almost upon us and specialist education, faith, heritage & charity insurer Ecclesiastical Insurance has launched its annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign to give £120,000 (approx. €140,000) to good causes across Ireland and the UK. As part of the campaign 120 different charities will get an early Christmas gift of…