Robert Murray Good, a young man with Cerebral Palsy, trains with his mother Ruth at Ballincollig Regional Park ahead of the Cork City Marathon 10km route. Robert is hoping to raise funds for a new Enable Ireland hub in Midleton and is joined by over 20 friends from their Park Run community on this journey.
A free public event offering advice on managing your money and avoiding fraud is taking place in the Hibernian Hotel, Bank Place, Mallow on Thursday 15 May 2025, from 10am to 12noon. A number of financial institutions and budgeting advice services in Cork are coming together to host this free event for the public offering…
Rome has its ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’ but Cork does it differently and it’s a case of ‘As Many Coins as you Want’ at The Lough for a very special charity fundraiser this June Bank Holiday weekend. In support of Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club, members of the public are being invited to ‘Lap…
New digital platform launched in response to survey revealing 60% of puppy owners say lack of time prevents proper puppy training. New ‘Your Puppy Toolkit’ Offers On-Demand, Expert Training for Owners with Puppies Aged 8 Weeks to 12 months. New puppy owners across Ireland may delight in the wagging tails and snuggles— but another reality…
PepsiCo has announced a charity partnership with Rainbow Club Cork, marking a significant step in furthering PepsiCo’s commitment to community engagement. This partnership will include volunteering hours from PepsiCo employees, the donation of 10 iPads, and PepsiCo’s funding of an Educational Room at Rainbow Club Cork’s facility. Through this partnership, PepsiCo employees will participate in…
The leading Irish Padel company, Padel 100 is delighted to announce that it has secured a €5m investment to launch an ambitious national network of 100 state-of-the-art padel courts across Ireland. This major development is being delivered in partnership with Acenta Group, a dynamic infrastructure and investment firm that recently celebrated its successful launch on the Nasdaq…
I am today announcing the details of an external review of the governance and organisational culture in the Arts Council. Two weeks ago, I brought to Government the Arts Council’s 2023 Annual Report and Financial Statements, as well as a report on an unsuccessful IT project at the Council. This project, which failed to deliver…
Minister Norma Foley T.D. noted the publication today of the Fifth Opinion of the Council of Europe’s Advisory Committee on Ireland’s implementation of the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities. The Minister said: “The Advisory Committee has raised important issues in relation to the situation of Travellers and Roma in Ireland. Ireland takes…
CORK CITY FC CONFIRM THE CRANN CENTRE AS CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2025 The Crann Centre, a charity providing whole-family support for adults, children and families living with neuro-physical disabilities, will be supported by Cork City FC for a third year in a row. Over 600 families from Cork and the Munster area have availed of…
Le Cheile Africa’s Avocado Farm In 1985, inspired by Live Aid, Cork Native Derry Desmond Cork native Derry Desmond dreamed of making a difference. Today, alongside his Kenyan-born wife, Mary Kigo, he is transforming lives through Le Cheile Africa, an NGO dedicated to self-sufficiency, education, and healthcare in Solai, Kenya. Their latest…