Another fun-filled ‘Open Streets’ event takes place this Saturday as part of the second North Main Street Carnival

Roll up, roll up with all the fun of the fair – as another fun-filled ‘Open Streets’ event takes place this Saturday as part of the second North Main Street Carnival. This  ‘Open Streets’ event ‑ where people are encouraged to leave their car at home and visit Cork City on foot, bike or by…

Cork people encouraged to clean up and Clear Our Paths as part of Vision Ireland campaign

Cork dog owners are being encouraged to clean up after their dogs as part of Vision Ireland’s campaign, Clear Our Paths. The call comes after Vision Ireland published a survey exploring people who are blind or vision impaired’s experiences of footpath obstacles. Over a third of respondents were impacted by by dog waste in public…

Cork City FC offers schoolboy and schoolgirl soccer clubs a chance to train with a senior player

Cork City FC has launched details of a prize offering schools or schoolboy/schoolgirl soccer clubs a chance to train with a player at their own premises.  The winning club will also act as a guard of honour for the Cork City FC team when they take to the pitch at Turner’s Cross on Friday, August…

Gas Networks Ireland employees volunteer in gardening blitz to support older people in Cork city

Gas Networks Ireland, in collaboration with their long-standing charity partner Age Action Ireland, recently hosted a gardening blitz to help older people in the Glen, Knocknaheeny, Ballyphehane, and Grange, who needed assistance maintaining their gardens.   Employees from Gas Networks Ireland were joined by volunteers from their contractors, GMC and Murphys, to clear overgrown areas and…

Murphy’s Irish Stout to sponsor Ballycotton Comedy Festival

Murphy’s Irish Stout has been announced as the main sponsor of the 4th Ballycotton Comedy Festival, which will run from September 26th to 29th in the East Cork seaside village.   The popular festival will have renowned Cork comedians Chris Kent and Ross Browne as MCs, and will feature high profile performers like Danny O’Brien,…