Diving into Childline’s September Sea Swim Challenge

“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.…

Second date just announced for Celebrating Alice Coltrane at Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2024

2024 is a special year of celebration dedicated to the enduring legacy of Alice Coltrane. A special collaboration – Celebrating Alice Coltrane – Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarp Collective featuring Brian Jackson – will feature internationally acclaimed harpist Alina Bzhezhinska, distinguished composer, musician and legendary Gil Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson, and celebrated saxophonist Tony Kofi –…

Cope Foundation gears up for Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon

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…

Team Ireland welcomed home by Ministers Martin and Byrne following historic Olympic medal haul

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD today welcome home the 133 athletes who competed for Ireland in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 64 women and 69 men competed across 14 sports, winning 7 Medals,…