European Mental Health Awareness Week, taking place from 13th to 19th May this year, provides an ideal opportunity to spotlight the distinctive challenges that women face in the modern world. This is a topic close to GP and women’s health specialist Dr. Doireann O’Leary’s heart, as she so often encounters these struggles in her practice. “It’s no secret…
In today’s society, death has largely been removed from the home, with over three quarters of deaths happening in a healthcare setting. The death of a family member or someone close affects many aspects of a child or young person’s life; and adults may question whether children should be visiting someone dying in hospital, out…
Ahead of World Barrett’s Oesophagus Day tomorrow (Thursday May 16th), researchers behind the recently established Breakthrough Cancer Research AllCaN-Oesophageal Network have announced they are working on a new treatment at the bench which aims to target inflammation in people with Barrett’s oesophagus, a condition affecting the food pipe. Barrett’s Oesophagus is characterised by a transformation…
Cope Foundation has opened a new Community Hub in Mallow, which will support up to 25 people to live a life of their choosing, close to their home, their friends and family. The not-for-profit voluntary organisation, which supports over 2,800 children and adults with an intellectual disability and / or autism in over 70 locations…
A local family run store in the heart of Cobh has been revealed as the store that sold the winning ticket in Friday night’s (17th May) EuroMillions ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ draw. Corcoran’s Centra in Rushbrooke Centre, Cobh, Co. Cork sold the winning ticket, worth €1,005,000. In every EuroMillions draw, the ‘Ireland Only Raffle’ sees 10 raffle codes…
Greenes Restaurant on MacCurtain Street in Cork has reopened with a brand new image, plush interiors, statement lighting and a contemporary, producer-led, traditional Irish food style menu. After closing its doors in February, the team at Greenes has been busy behind the scenes creating a fresh new look for the space and a recreated…
Interactive visual arts, craft, and design festival STAMP returns to Cork City on 16-18 May for its third year. The programme includes the popular STAMP market and hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and exhibitions at the Triskel Arts Centre. Organised by Benchspace, Cork Craft & Design, Sample-Studios, and Shandon Art Studios, most of the 35 planned events —…
Munster Technological University (MTU) is proud to announce that a group of BA in Event Management students won a national award at the Smarter Travel Student Awards held in Dublin last Thursday. Their innovative project, ‘Game On: Battle of the Colleges’ won first prize in the Social Marketing: Programmes and Advocacy category. The winning team, Brenda…
Munster Technological University, 8th May 2024: Clearstream, one of Deutsche Börse Group’s branches in Cork, has been announced as a sponsor for MTU’s Cork Campus Student GAA Club as part of a strategic partnership that also sees two new scholarships for the University’s student-athletes announced. Clearstream is the leading global post-trading services provider and part…
The Cantec Group has announced the opening of its new office in Ascon House, Little Island, Cork. This move marks a significant upgrade from their previous location, providing more space for their expanding team and a prime location to better serve their clients. Meet the Team The Little Island office hosts a dedicated…