Category: News

  • We’re Looking For Cork’s Best Coffee

    We’re Looking For Cork’s Best Coffee

    Image courtesy of Deposit Photos We’re looking for Cork’s best coffee! Head over to our Facebook page via the link below to tag your favourite cafe and show them some love!

  • Fishing Vessel Incident off West Cork Coast

    Fishing Vessel Incident off West Cork Coast

    Nine crew members were airlifted by the Shannon based Coast Guard helicopter (R115) from a fishing vessel that had gone aground off Dursey Island Co Cork this afternoon. Valentia Coast Guard was alerted to the vessel’s situation shortly after 3pm and immediately tasked the Coast Guard helicopter, Castletownbere All Weather Lifeboat and Castletownbere Coast Guard…

  • The 2 Johnnies – ‘The Lights Of Cork City’ Out Now

    The 2 Johnnies – ‘The Lights Of Cork City’ Out Now

    RELEASE DATE: FRIDAY JUNE 2ND  Ahead of their sell out Musgrave Park show THE 2 JOHNNIES TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO SET IN CORK ‘THE LIGHTS OF CORK CITY’ The 2 Johnnies have always had a grá for the Rebel county but now they’ve taken that and put it in a song with their…

  • Marathon Runners Advised To Stay Safe In The Sun

    Marathon Runners Advised To Stay Safe In The Sun

    Stock Image Final preparations underway for Cork City Marathon which takes place this Sunday The final countdown to the Cork City Marathon is underway with thousands of runners and supporters set to descend on the city centre this Sunday morning. Online registrations for the full marathon, half marathon and new 10k race closed at midnight…

  • Summer date set for Fort2Fort Charity Cycle 2023 – Saturday, 29th July

    Summer date set for Fort2Fort Charity Cycle 2023 – Saturday, 29th July

    Image: Adrian O’Herlihy In a change to the calendar for many cycling enthusiasts, this year’s Fort2Fort Charity Cycle will take place on Saturday, 29th July, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of distances around Cork Harbour to suit cyclists of all abilities. Ireland rugby legend Rory Best was on hand to launch the…

  • The Sexual Health Centre released its annual report for 2022

    The Sexual Health Centre released its annual report for 2022

    Pictured are, Martin Davoren, Executive Director Sexual Health Centre, Eleanor Moore, Principal Community Worker Cork South Community Work Department Cork Kerry Community Healthcare HSE, Lord Mayor Cllr Deirdre Forde and Ciaran Lynch, Chairperson Sexual Health Centre, at the launch of the Sexual Health Centre’s 2022 Annual Report, at City Hall, Cork. Image: Jim Coughlan. The…

  • Minister Humphreys launches €16 million Fund for Rural Adventure Activities

    Minister Humphreys launches €16 million Fund for Rural Adventure Activities

    Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) to provide major boost to rural and adventure tourism €16 million fund to develop our mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches, blue-ways, bogs, forest walks and uplands Focus on supporting outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, sailing, paragliding and kite-surfing Additional project applications allowed for counties with inhabited…

  • Getting #SummerReady – HSE advice on staying well this Bank Holiday Weekend

    Getting #SummerReady – HSE advice on staying well this Bank Holiday Weekend

    Image courtesy of Deposit Photos With a sunny bank holiday weekend ahead, HSE experts are reminding people in Cork to be ‘Summer Ready’ so that they stay safe and well. The advice from experts is three-fold: Know your options if you need urgent medical treatment Be #SunSmart and stay safe in the sun to avoid…

  • Help Keep Older Adults Cool In Warm Weather

    Help Keep Older Adults Cool In Warm Weather

    While we look forward to the nice weather each year, we must keep in mind that it is essential we take care of both ourselves and our loved ones. Older people in particular are at risk of heat related illness, especially if they live alone, have medical conditions, or take certain medications. To ensure we…

  • Gardaí Join Europol Operation Against Human Trafficking

    Gardaí Join Europol Operation Against Human Trafficking

    Between 8th May 2023 and 12th May 2023, An Garda Síochána, along with other law enforcement partners, participated in Operation Global Chain, targeting human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation, forced criminality and forced begging in order to detect and disrupt organised crime groups and (high value) targets. The operation was coordinated at Interpol…