A Togher father-of-three who survived oesophageal cancer is sharing his story ahead of Lollipop Day. CHRIS DUNNE spoke to him about his diagnosis, his mighty battle with the disease and the support of family and friends
Youngsters spending a lot of time on tech is a bugbear for many parents, but it may not be much to worry about after all, reports Lisa Salmon
The Lettercollum Kitchen Project in West Cork has won an award from Cork Food Policy Council. ELLIE O’BYRNE finds out more
Last weekend was a very special weekend for the 37th Cork (Togher) when the first two girls were invested into the Cub Scout Section on Sunday morning.
Looking for some inspiration for Pancake Tuesday, Mercy Fenton shares her favourite pancake recipe.
More than one in 10 children say they feel more embarrassed by their parents being online than in real life, according to a new study.
Mum Sinead Neary has been overwhelmed by the kindness shown to her since she was left paralysed, writes CHRIS DUNNE
An ambitious project is underway by Cork Deaf Society, to encourage traders along MacCurtain Street to make their businesses more accessible to deaf and hard of hearing persons. ELLIE O’BYRNE finds out more
Almost two and a half years ago, Anne Herlihy was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She tells CHRIS DUNNE about her ongoing battle
Writer Roddy Doyle visited Blackpool recently to launch Fighting Words Cork. MARY ROSE MCCARTHY chatted to him about the discipline of writing, social media and nurturing new talent, as he took part in workshops, photo shoots and signing autographs.
Cork woman Julie Farrelly tells LOUISE McCARTHY how her health was affected for a long time before a blood test finally revealed she had contracted the tick-based Lyme disease
A young girl from Midleton, who lost her dad to cancer, has chopped off her locks to raise funds for the Rapunzel Foundation and the Irish Cancer Society’s Night Nurse service, writes CHRIS DUNNE
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DURING the Cork International Poetry Festival, which starts on St Valentine’s Day, the Cork Arts Theatre (CAT) on Carroll’s Quay will be the setting for a series of readings by some of the biggest names in national and international poetry. Admission to each of these joint readings is €6.
LOVE him or loathe him, Brendan O’Carroll (aka Mrs Brown) is a comedic force to be reckoned with.
PARTNERS sabotage each other’s attempts to cut down on drinking, with men worse than women, new research in the UK suggests.
