Cork GAA supporters will have the chance to experience the All-Ireland Hurling Championship final atmosphere at home this Sunday, with free tickets for the Rebels’ Fanzone becoming available tomorrow morning. The family-friendly event at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh will show the Cork versus Tipperary clash on big screens, bringing the excitement of hurling’s biggest day…

The Health Service Executive will host a free webinar next week focusing on sun protection for outdoor workers, as new figures reveal skin cancer remains Ireland’s most common cancer with over 11,000 cases diagnosed annually. The “SunSmart for Outdoor Workers” webinar takes place next Wednesday, 23rd July at 12pm, targeting employees who face two to…

Extra Train Services Announced as Rebel Army Prepares for Croke Park Updated 12:00 GMT, 16 July 2025 Cork supporters are being urged to plan their journeys early and allow extra travel time as the Rebels prepare to take on Tipperary in this Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Final at Croke Park. The historic all-Munster decider…

The Government has unveiled an ambitious Phase 2 Action Plan aimed at dramatically cutting road fatalities and serious injuries across Ireland, including Cork’s roads, over the next three years. Ministers Darragh O’Brien, Seán Canney, and Jerry Buttimer have published the comprehensive Phase 2 Action Plan of the Government’s Road Safety Strategy, running from 2025 to…

Irish GPs Unveil Five-Point Plan to Transform Healthcare as Daily Consultations Hit 88,000 The Irish College of GPs has published a comprehensive blueprint for reforming primary care in Ireland, warning that growing demand and an ageing population require urgent action to strengthen general practice. The College, which represents over 85% of practising GPs in the…

The Kinsale Kidathlon celebrates its 12th year this Sunday, 20 July, at Dock Beach, welcoming young athletes aged 6 to 15 for a day of swimming, cycling, and running where everyone’s a winner. This unique children’s triathlon has built its reputation on inclusivity rather than competition, with no podiums or winners declared. Instead, the focus…

Revenue officers have seized contraband worth an estimated €425,660 in a series of operations across Dublin, the Midlands and Rosslare Europort over the past week. The significant haul, which began on 7 July 2025, included 13.6kg of herbal cannabis valued at almost €271,400 and 254 counterfeit items worth nearly €133,500. The operations also netted various…

National mental health charity offers confidential online space for women navigating menopause Turn2Me, the national mental health charity, has announced a free online menopause support group starting this Wednesday, 16 July, with a follow-up session on 23 July at 6pm. The initiative comes as research reveals the significant mental health impact of menopause on women…

A new outdoor trails brochure has been launched to help families and visitors explore East Cork and Cork Harbour this summer, featuring 17 walking, wheeling and woodland routes suitable for all ages and abilities. The ‘Keep Moving in Nature’ guide, created by SECAD Partnership CLG, includes popular destinations such as Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens,…