John Paul Construction make their mark on the Cork community whilst making a sizable donation to one of city’s most vital charities

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…

Breakthrough Cancer Research celebrates World Cancer Research Day with €250k investment in brain and oesophageal cancer research

To celebrate World Cancer Research Day (tomorrow, 24 Sep), Breakthrough Cancer Research has announced over a quarter of a million euro investment in two new PhD Scholarships, one in Dublin and one in Cork to investigate new treatment options for brain cancer (glioma) and oesophageal cancer.  As the funders of much of the world-class, cutting-edge cancer…

Minister O’Brien launches a New National Pilot Community Volunteers Programme

    Initially running in seven counties with ten Volunteer Centres Pilot programme is built on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic Designed to ensure that communities are better placed to respond quickly and effectively Joe O’Brien TD Minster of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, today (14th September), launched a new National Pilot Community Volunteers Programme…

BALLYGARVAN WOMAN WINS COMMUNITY SPIRIT AWARD Cork International Hotel is continuing its search for unsung heroes

Elaine O’Regan from Ballygarvan Community Association has been chosen as “The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award” winner for April. The association brings young and older generations together and also promotes the social, economic, cultural and environmental welfare of the entire community.   Elaine O’Regan has volunteered as secretary for the last five years and…