Dedicated clubman, Norman Deane from Cork Harlequins is the winner of the latest Community Spirit Award. Norman has looked after the grounds at Cork Harlequins since the mid 1980s. Now in his 80s, he still comes to the club every day, feeds the cat and cuts the acres of grass. The club said he has…
— Brain Tumour Awareness Week is taking place from 30th October to 6th November with a special line-up of events, including the annual Wear A Hat Day national fundraiser on 5th November — Leading national charity Brain Tumour Ireland is giving people the opportunity to say thanks to everyday people and healthcare professionals who have supported those affected by…
Ardú Street Art project made a triumphant return to Cork city for their second edition, bringing some of the country’s most exciting street artists to create thought-provoking, large-scale murals across the cityscape: Friz’s “Goddess Cliodhna” at St Finbarr’s Road, Shane O’Malley’s bold and bright coloured angular shapes and colours on Lower Glanmire Road, Asbestos’ “What is…
Ardú Street Art project returned to Cork city this month with some of the country’s most exciting street artists to brighten up the city’s streets. Commissioning artwork from home grown talent of the highest level is the main aim of Ardú, a street art project launched late last year, supported by Cork City Council and…
“Shine A Light” Sleep out 2021 which took place at Spike Island Co. Cork, and other locations around the City and County, to raise funds to combat Homelessness. This year’s event was the first on the Island and at other physical locations since the pandemic, compliant with Public Health Advice, and regulations. It reached maximum…
The Leukemia Unit at the Mercy University Hospital has undergone some “wild” changes. The unit, which treats some of the youngest patients at the Mercy, has recently announced its name change from St Bernadette’s Ward to the more child friendly name of the Safari Unit. With approximately 30-40 patients receiving treatment on the ward each…
October is National Reuse Month, and to help us play our part, Cork County Council and Cork City Council have launched an innovative circular economy initiative called Revive Paint, which involves the production of good quality, affordable paint by two Cork based social enterprises using paint which they collect from local authority civic amenity sites. The social enterprises involved are Northside…
As they break ground on their latest Cork project, John Paul Construction – leading international specialists in construction, infrastructure and fit-out – make a significant donation to one of Cork’s most important charitable organisations, Cork Penny Dinners. Embracing the spirit of giving back to the local community, the company donated the sum to well-known Cork organisation, Penny…