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…
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Monday, 24 February 2025) announced over €14 million to deliver 163 community projects across the country through the Community Recognition Fund. The investment announced today will deliver a diverse range of projects and includes upgrades and enhancements to much needed…
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) calls on communities, businesses, and individuals in Cork City to join the growing movement towards dementia-inclusive communities through its Friends of ASI initiative. The ASI hosted an information evening on 19th February at Cork Constitution F.C in Ballintemple where it invited people from the community to learn about…
daa matches amount raised by passengers and employees in 2024 February 19, 2025: daa, the operator of Cork and Dublin airports, has presented cheques totalling €500,000 to three deserving Irish charities – Cork Penny Dinners, A Little Lifetime Foundation and Cliona’s Foundation. This follows a year of dedicated fundraising activities across Cork and Dublin airports by passengers and daa…
Horizons, formerly Cope Foundation, is looking to recruit care assistants and staff nurses for its locations across Cork city and county. The non-profit organisation is holding a recruitment day in the Metropole Hotel on Wednesday 26th February from 1pm – 7pm, where the HR team will meet with people who are interested in the roles on…
PepsiCo Little Island recently presented Down Syndrome Cork – Field of Dreams with a €10k donation, to help the organisation continue to work with their members, providing them with the skills and experience needed to reach their potential. 📸 Pictured left to right: Margaret Greaney, Down Syndrome Cork – Field of Dreams, Olivia O’Neill, Charity…
Munster Technological University (MTU) and the Crann Centre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance inclusive enterprise, innovation, and research. This collaboration aims to create opportunities for individuals of all abilities to excel in business and academia. The partnership will focus on: Developing The Impact Hub@Crann, a unique space for inclusive employment and enterprise.…
A new perpetual trophy has been established in memory of Michèle de Foubert, a beloved member of the Fleischmann Choir of the MTU Cork School of Music, who passed away on at the beginning of last Summer. The Michèle de Foubert Perpetual Trophy will be awarded annually to the highest placed MTU Cork School of…
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD, has today announced Ireland’s endorsement of the non-legally binding Global Guidelines for Countering Antisemitism and the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s non-legally binding working definition of antisemitism. This decision has been taken in the context of Ireland’s longstanding commitment to supporting freedom of religion or…