The board of directors of Firkin Crane CLG is delighted to announce the appointment of Laurie Uprichard as Executive Artistic Director. She will take up this new position in September. Laurie is a distinguished dance leader, curator and artistic director working professionally for over four decades. With a keen curatorial ...

Minister of State with responsibility for Local Government & Planning Peter Burke T.D. visited Cork City Council’s “right-sizing” housing projects, Springville House and Arus Mhuire.  The projects, aimed at older adults wishing to right-size their accommodation requirements are innovative and sustainable developments, which will help contribute to alleviating pent up ...

Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher launches an artwork in textiles by Anne Kiely and Carmel Creaner called ‘Plus ca change: the woven history of Douglas’ in the newly re-opened and refurbished Douglas Library. Made over a seven-month period, this work is a response to stories collected from the community of Douglas ...

Three of Cork’s top GAA clubs have joined forces to offer one lucky winner the ultimate prize – a brand new home in Clonakilty, West Cork. The #WinAGaff competition is part of a fundraising initiative on behalf of Douglas GAA, St James’ GAA and Fermoy GAA, with funds being distributed ...

    Today Scarlett Beecher (age 12) and Dean Crawford (age 13) joined Enable Ireland CEO John O’Sullivan for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new ‘Fun Corner’ at Lavanagh House, Enable Ireland’s respite house for children with disabilities in Curraheen, Cork. Lavanagh House has been a lifeline ...