Focus Ireland is calling on Cork business leaders to unite to help end the nation’s homelessness crisis by sleeping out for Shine a Light on October 11. The charity issued an open letter signed by Pat Dennigan, Focus Ireland CEO, and supported by Bord Gáis Energy, addressed to the heads of all Irish business organisations. It asks…
Cork ARC has announced Kearys Motor Group as title sponsor of its largest fundraiser to date – the 2024 Gala Dinner entitled ‘A Celebration of Hope. The event will take place on Friday 27th September at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa and funds raised will go to provide vital acupuncture services to help the clients Cork ARC supports. Acupuncture can be…
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has extended the closing date for the Community Centre Investment Fund to 3pm on Thursday 5th September. Under the Community Centres Investment Fund 2024, community organisations will be supported with grants of between €10,000 – €100,000 to develop and enhance their existing community facilities. The original closing date was 3pm (today)…
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…
Meet Marty Guilfoyle. He’s a man with a secret. A DJ and radio presenter by night, he does something that you really wouldn’t expect when the sun comes up – he volunteers for Childline, Ireland’s only 24/7 listening service. Thirtysomething Marty, who works for Spin FM, doesn’t match the usual profile of a charity volunteer,…
“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.…
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…
The Voodoo Rooms was transformed into a fashion haven last weekend for the highly anticipated “Voodoo Vogue” event, all in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The glamorous night, hosted by RTE Today Show Stylist Caroline Downey who stunned in a pink organza one-shoulder dress, and her co-host, Red FM’s Colm O’Sullivan, kept the…
The inaugural edition of Changing Landscapes will hear how grassroots initiatives that deliver for local landowners and communities will be a crucial part of Ireland’s response to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. The new land use forum, hosted by nature restoration charity Hometree, will explore how local groups are transforming the landscape to better weather current and…
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…