“No lines, no lanes, no limits.” This is how Steven Munatones, open water swimmer, describes the joy of submerging yourself in the deep. Talk to any regular sea swimmer and they will extol its many benefits from boosting wellbeing and immunity to improved sleep and enjoying a wonderful sense of camaraderie among your fellow dippers.…
Boots Ireland has partnered with influencer and mum-of-three Rachel Gorry to launch this year’s Boots Night Walk in aid of the Irish Cancer Society Night Nursing service. Irish Cancer Society Night Nurses provide end-of-life care for cancer patients, allowing them to spend their final days at home surrounded by family and loved ones, as well as giving much…
People supported by Cope Foundation, their families and staff are preparing to take on the 43rd Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon, which takes place on Sunday the 22nd of September. Cope Foundation is urging people from across Cork city, county and beyond to mobilise their teams and join #TeamCope. This year, the race kicks off at a later…
The Big Beach Clean 2024 is back and Clean Coasts are asking people to register to join the campaign. From September 20th to 22nd, volunteers across the country will gather to clean our beautiful beaches and contribute to a global effort to combat marine litter. This year, we are thrilled to announce that the initiative…
This summer, seven promising third-level students, including two Cork students, will embark on a significant journey to help advance Ireland’s understanding and treatment of cancer. Their innovative research into poor prognosis cancer is being funded by Breakthrough Cancer Research’s Summer Scholarship Programme. This year’s scholarships are kindly supported by the annual AIB Community Fund. This…
The Mater Hospital Foundation is calling on gals and guys to let their inner Hollywood starlet shine for women’s cancer care at Marilyn’s Mater Paddle on August Bank Holiday Sunday, 4th August in Bray. Co. Wicklow. With just over five weeks to go, now is the perfect time to make sure you’re on the red…
Congratulations to the new Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle who was elected last Friday. Congratulations also to his Green Party Ireland colleague Cllr. Honore Kamegni who was elected Deputy Lord Mayor. The new Lord Mayor is pictured with his daughter Saoirse Boyle and granddaughter Liamhain Hurley Wise and the Deputy Lord Mayor is…
The Chairman and Treasurer of Cork Stroke Support are the latest winners of a Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award. John and Dan Cronin were honoured for their dedication to the charity which is now supporting more than 200 members and provides a five day service. Cork Stroke Support was formed in 2010 by volunteer…
National Business Machines Group (NBM Group), an innovative IT solutions and workplace technology solutions leader headquartered in Cork, proudly announced its sponsorship of the Grace Nolan Foundation Golf Classic commemorating Grace Nolan’s 25th Anniversary on 5th July at Douglas Golf Course, Cork. The fundraiser is a 4 person team event and registration is now available.…
The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin TD has announced €1.5 million in funding for civic society organisations under the Government’s Shared Island Civic Society Fund. Organisations are invited to apply for funding from Monday 24 June 2024. The Shared Island Civic Society Fund promotes practical North South cooperation and…