Emergency medical response charity CRITICAL has launched its new fleet of rapid response cars. The organisation is providing its teams of critical and advanced care doctors with four-wheel drive vehicles to ensure they can get to the scene of emergencies quickly and safely. The charity currently has a network of 10 doctors and consultants…
The ASI opened a new Memory Cafe in Macroom on Monday, 22nd April in The Next-Door Café in the Castle Hotel Macroom. This project was spearheaded by Friends of ASI Macroom. Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD will officially open the Cafe. This marks the next step in The ASI’s commitment to creating supports and services for…
The Hope Foundation (HOPE), the Cork-based charity dedicated to supporting street-connected and slum-dwelling children and communities in Kolkata, India, proudly announces the appointment of Alex Kendellen as its newest ambassador. With HOPE celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the addition of Alex as an ambassador further strengthens the organisation’s commitment to making a positive…
The Mater Hospital Foundation is calling on people across Co Cork to lace up, head out, and take on its new 31 Miles in May challenge, supporting dementia care in the Mater Hospital. This challenge is a great opportunity for family members, friends, carers, and anyone wanting to make a difference to get active…
Technology funded by the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, which is used to assess the severity of liver disease, is now operational at Mercy University Hospital Cork. Traditionally patients needed to have a liver biopsy to assess and tell if there was significant permanent damage in the liver, but the new FibroScan works like an ultrasound and…
In the cultural heartbeat of Cork City, Voodoo Rooms is set to host “Voodoo Vogue,” a night of glamour, fashion, and social responsibility. Taking place on Friday May 24th 2024 at 7pm this event not only showcases the latest in high fashion but also supports Cork ARC Cancer Support House, a pivotal resource for individuals and…
Schull-based fine jeweller enibas has launched a new special-edition pendant in support of heart patients in the Mater Public Hospital. This beautiful new piece is designed to raise funds and awareness for cardiac care at the Mater, which is the heart centre for Ireland. Founded in 1985, the Mater Hospital Foundation is the official fundraising…
To mark World Down Syndrome Day on Thursday 21st March, pupils with Down Syndrome and other disabilities will perform in the show Unmasked’24. The production Unmasked ’24 at the Cork Arts Theatre will feature pupils in the Academy who wish to perform, act, and let their voices be heard. The audience will at times be entertained, challenged and share in the experience of pure…
Cork Civic Life hosted The Pride of Cork Awards 2024 on Friday March 1st at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Little Island. Over 250 guests attended the gala black tie ceremony to honour 25 people and organisations in the voluntary, social, civic, charitable and not for profit organisations operating in all parts of Cork city…
The Marketing Institute Ireland (MII), Cork branch is revving up the DeLorian as they prepare to escort Cork’s business and marketing community back to the era of electronic music, yuppies, and big hair, with this year’s ‘Back to the 80’s’ Ball! Blasting off at 6pm on Saturday March 9th at Vienna Woods Hotel, Cork, attendees are encouraged…