Professor Roisin Connolly Gerald O’Sullivan Chair in Cancer Research, UCC and Consultant Medical Oncologist CUH, Dr. Frances Drummond Research Officer Breakthrough Cancer Research, Orla Dolan Ch Ex Breakthrough Cancer Research and Professor Seamus O’Reilly Vice Clinical Lead Cancer Trials Ireland and Consultant Medical Oncologist CUH and Mercy University Hospital pictured at Glandore Radiation Oncology Centre,…
SVP South-West reveals unprecedented pressure on core services of food, shelter and education Up to 1000 people across Cork and Kerry made calls to St Vincent De Paul (SVP) South-West every week during the month of October seeking assistance from the charity in the run-up to Christmas. The charity says that families have reported struggling with paying essential utility bills such as…
Thirty people will have the chance to win tickets for an exclusive Daniel O’ Donnell concert with overnight accommodation and food by Michelin chef Derry Clarke as part of a major raffle for As Darragh Did, the charity established in memory of Conor, Darragh and Carla McGinley. Andrew McGinley created the As Darragh Did charity…
Diane Magee Marymount ,Jack Callanan Friends of marymount, Sanita Pušpure Rowing world champion and Liam Kerins Marymount ,The Annual Christmas Cracker Cycle is back on Sat 4th December. All proceeds go to Marymount Hospice Cork. Photography by Gerard McCarthy 087 8537228 Diane Magee Fundraising , Marymount 021 4869100 dmagee@mary
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…