The Think Before You Flush Campaign, operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Uisce Éireann, had a presence at this year’s National Marine Environment Conference (NMEC) organised by Green Schools. The conference is a gathering of students and teachers from all over the country to learn more about how they can help in shaping our…
The multi award winning Padel Tennis Ireland campus at Fota Junction in Carrigtwohill has announced a new Sports Partnership Programme for 300 businesses and which will benefit 300 of Cork’s voluntary, social, civic, charitable and not for profit organisations. Padel Tennis Ireland has also announced the appointment of No.1 Media Group as its partner in…
The Hope Foundation (HOPE) is delighted to announce the appointment of acclaimed Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons as Special Ambassador for their 25th anniversary celebrations. Jeremy, renowned for his distinguished career in film, television, and theater, is a long-standing advocate for HOPE’s work and will lend his voice once again to raise awareness and support for…
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…
Former Miss Ireland, Holly Carpenter, alongside her partner Jamie Hunt, are gearing up to make a splash this St. Patrick’s Day in support of Cancer Services Ireland. The loved-up couple are inviting the public to join them on March 17th for a casual “Paddy’s Day Dip” at 6am ahead of the 6.30 sunrise, in the…
The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been announced as Crosshaven Centra owners Bernard and Ann Lynch. The Lynch’s have been organizing an annual triathlon for the past 20 years to raise funds for local clubs, schools, charities and organisations in the Cork village. Those who nominated Bernard and Ann…
Lisa McGowan, known as Lisa’s Lust List amongst her online followers, has presented an extraordinary donation of €200,000 to support the exceptional efforts of LauraLynn Children’s Hospice. The generous contribution, raised collectively with her online community, was formally handed over at the hospice’s location in Leopardstown. LauraLynn, a leading organisation dedicated to supporting children with life-limiting…
As the summer holidays draw to a close, more than a million Irish children will be going back to school in the coming weeks. But the new term brings fresh fears for families, with struggling parents worrying about how they will feed their children and fuel their bodies and minds this school year. For the…
On average, three people sustain a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) every week in Ireland with Spinal Injuries Ireland (SII) being the only charitable organisation dedicated to providing support for these 2,300+ people. This year, the charity aims to raise €100,000 by appealing to Cork businesses and public representatives to get on the pathway to accessibility,…
Trigon Hotels is to celebrate its ongoing partnership with Cope Foundation at a gala event where guests can sample local and artisan dishes created by Trigon chefs. ‘The Garden Table’ is a fundraising dinner taking place at the Beech Hill Garden Centre in Montenotte on the evening of August 24th. Cope Foundation is a not-for-profit…