30 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This weekend marked a proud milestone for the Irish Kidney Association as the newly announced Irish Nominee for European Commissioner, Michael McGrath TD, officially opened its Munster Kidney Support Centre on Wilton Avenue in Cork. Conveniently located within a 3-minute walking distance from Cork University Hospital (CUH), the... Read More
16 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shine Centre for Autism in Carrigaline is recognised for services provided since 2001 The Shine Centre for Autism in Carrigaline has been honoured for its dedication to providing invaluable services, support and information to children with autism and their families. The charity was set up by a group... Read More
12 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork-based charity the Crann Centre, which supports children, adults and families living with neuro-physical disabilities, has celebrated its fourth annual Walk n’Roll. The event is Crann’s biggest fundraising event of the year, with the target set at €50,000 this year. Cork City FC is once again lending its... Read More
12 June 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Excitement is building in Youghal ahead of a family fun day organised by a father who wants to give back to the Cope Foundation for supporting his three-year old daughter. Peter Geary has also collected dozens of signed sports memorabilia for a bumper raffle to be held later... Read More
10 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The annual flagship fundraiser Up the Hill for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation is back for its 10th year and to mark this milestone anniversary, the charity is calling on people across Co. Cork to take on their own Up the Hill challenge to celebrate someone special to them. To kick start... Read More
8 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie John Collins, John Lenihan and John Keenan initially planned to collect used bottles and cans to pay for a Chinese takeaway on their final night shift of the month at Cork University Hospital. But the colleagues, dubbed The 3 Johnnies, swiftly realised that the volume of empties across... Read More
4 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is offering two winners the opportunity to join footballing legend and our Ambassador, Roy Keane for a private lunch/dinner! And both winners can bring along three friends. Roy Keane is Ambassador for the well known Model Farm Road, Cork based charity. To enter visit https://shop.guidedogs.ie/products/roy-keane-dinner-competition?_pos=1&_psq=roy&_ss=e&_v=1.0... Read More
3 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork City Marathon 2024 has concluded with incredible performances and an electrifying atmosphere that highlighted the spirit of the city. More than 10,000 people took part and tens of thousands lined the streets in support. The full marathon saw newlywed and second time winner Pawel Kosek from... Read More
2 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork charity aims to raise €1 million for vital services in 2024 People supported by Cope Foundation will be joining teams of golfers this summer in an effort to raise funds to empower people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Cork based charity is hoping to raise... Read More
1 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork University Hospital (CUH) has become the first public hospital in Ireland to begin offering Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) to patients with liver tumours. This game-changing radiation therapy may be used to treat patients with medically inoperable primary and secondary liver cancers – completely transforming the treatment... Read More
28 May 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and wondered, “When did I start looking this old?” Or maybe it’s not so much about age, but more about wanting a refreshed, vibrant look. Either way, you’re not alone. We all wish to hold on to... Read More