A Cork woman appears in the new series of The Shelter: Animal SOS

Olive Ryan pays a visit to a wonderful garden in Glanmire

An interior designer who left Cork for London and became a TV and film actor has returned to his Irish roots for the subject of his children’s books, writes Pet O’Connell

The novel may be set in Dublin, but this year, when Bloomsday falls on June 16/17, Cork is getting in on the act with a host of events, says Flicka Small

Grace Kavanagh and Harry Dineen from Farranree, now living in Ballyvolane, were married recently

Sláine Walsh Hayes runs Sláine’s Homebakes and supplies different retail outlets. She also has market stalls at Cornmarket Street on Saturdays and Blackrock Village on Sundays

This week marks Organ Donation Awareness week and columnist Julie Helen opens up about a life changing transplant for her brother

Cork-based writer Catherine Airey is preparing to launch her debut novel, writes CHRIS DUNNE

This cake would be perfect for a birthday celebration, or another occasion, writes Mercy Fenton

TIMOTHY O’MAHONY continues his series on the Volunteers of Cork with a visit to The Kabin, on Harbour View Road, on Cork’s northside

CHRIS DUNNE embarked on a boat trip to Ballycotton Island, where she enjoyed a tour of the historical lighthouse

We are seeking Cork couples who would like to feature in our Wedding of the Week. See below how you can get involved.

Design teacher Jenny Monks has an exhibition on show in Cork city this month. EMMA CONNOLLY chats to her about her inspiration, the benefits of art for mental health, and working with Ukrainian students

The tv garden design competition continues this week

Ahead of an anti-racism summit in Cork this week, JENNIFER HORGAN catches up with Deborah Aribasoye, youth worker at Cork Migrant Centre, who shares her own experiences and looks ahead to the summit

ADRIENNE ACTON spent a recent Saturday morning with Carrigaline Tidy Towns group, to see the amazing work they do and the community spirit being fostered there

Olive Ryan shares advice on the jobs that need doing right now in your garden, in her weekly column

Dr Antony Nakhla tells KATIE WRIGHT about the dangers of UV exposure

We have enough land and water in Ireland to feed ourselves - let’s start to enable producers and consumers to do so, says AEDIN JOHNSTON

Teresa Scannell and Christopher Bullman, who live in Knocknaheeny, were married recently

These little treats by Mercy Fenton are very tasty!

Irish-based musician Amelia Baker, aka Cinder Well, launched a new album recently, ‘Cadence’. As part of her album tour she plays Coughlans in Cork

Historical romance author Julia Quinn talks about writing sex scenes, and the frustrating misconceptions around romance novels. By Prudence Wade.

In our weekly Person to Person feature, Mairéad Gallagher, musician, choral singer and music teacher, tells us about her business, Wriggletto, upcoming performances with Musicorum choir and Fleischmann choir

Over the coming weeks, in a new series called ‘Volunteers of Cork’, TIMOTHY O’MAHONY will talk to those who are selflessly giving their time to organisations, charities and groups across Cork

Cork-based artist Seiko Hayase is collecting hand casts at STAMP Festival, from May 19 to 21, in Cork city, and making sculptures for her upcoming solo exhibition

In an occasional series, ADRIENNE ACTON assesses houses currently on sale in different parts of Cork - today, she picks out six on the market now in Carrigaline

Cork mum Anna Murphy has spoken out about her breast cancer diagnosis while pregnant ahead of a major fundraiser

A boy who grew his hair during lockdown and didn’t cut it for three years, has donated his locks to the Rapunzel Foundation, in memory of his teacher, who passed away from breast cancer, writes CHRIS DUNNE

Olive Ryan shares advice on the jobs that need doing right now in your garden, in her weekly column

The Blarney musician appears on Buille on TG4 on Sunday May 14 at 10.30pm

Mercy Fenton shares her recipe for these Blueberry Bars

Rebecca Bennett, of Courtmacsherry, Co. Cork, who married Colm Moran, from Carrick on Shannon in Leitrim

Conor Cullinane reflects on the Christian Brothers College trip to Washington DC

Artist Kira O Brien tells us about her work as a ceramic and print teacher, her love of music and acting. 

To mark World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day next week, May 19, a Cork woman reveals her experience with Crohn’s disease, and we offer advice to people affected

EMMA CONNOLLY catches up with Cork woman Aoife Barry, who has published her first book

CEO and Founder of Flourish Emporium and The Imaginarium based in Midleton tells us about her business, family life and upcoming milestones in May

Money raised at the Challenge 21 fundraiser will go towards supporting 150 children with Down Syndrome and their families in Cork. CHRIS DUNNE talks to the organiser of the event to find out more

Will this year be the year that Ireland relights it's fire for Eurovision, so asks John Dolan

Having worked with young children for a number of years in preschool settings, Alison Curtin always wanted to write a children’s book. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with the young woman as she realises her dream

Locals have launched a drive to reinvigorate Fountainstown Community Sports Club, founded in 1936. TARA MAHER went along to find out more

Missing: Beyond The Vanishing Triangle begins tonight (Monday May 8) on RTÉ1 

Leading art therapists will deliver this year’s Art Therapy Summer School at the Crawford College of Art and Design, writes COLETTE SHERIDAN

It is six years since the Field of Dreams opened their three acre site in Curraheen - a milestone they celebrated with the launch of a cookbook, writes Kate Ryan

Olive Ryan paid a visit recently to a garden managed largely for wildlife and the provision of fruit and vegetables to feed their own household throughout the year

Chris Dunne talks to Cork-based journalist Michelle McDonagh about her debut novel

Virginia O’Gara of My Goodness features in the final episode of Food Matters this week

Karen Clancy from Fermoy in County Cork and Lucas Guedes from Sao Paulo in Brazil were married in the Vienna Woods Hotel in Cork

A visual artist from Cork, Aoife Banville tells us how she spends her weekends

Midleton’s Michael Crowley has appeared on hit UK music shows Starstruck and Romeo & Duet, his first single is wowing Spotify, and he is about to perform twice in Cork, says CHRIS DUNNE

This cake is full of flavour, so says Mercy Fenton in her weekly column

A recent meeting in Macroom spoke of the need to make it a dementia friendly place for people with the disease and their carers. ADRIENNE ACTON went along to find out more

A comedy night featuring some of Cork’s most hilarious funnymen and women takes place this month in aid of Cork Stroke Support. Ahead of the fundraiser, CHRIS DUNNE spoke to users of the service

ADRIENNE ACTON joins a group of people who enjoy a weekly weekend walk in the beautiful confines of Mallow Castle as part of a worldwide ‘fun run’ network

Michael Kelly brings together three people for a very special meal, and to chat about the topic of eating more plants in this week's Food Matters

West Cork woman Pamela Deasy tells NOEL SWEENEY how she overcame pancreatic cancer, which has a very low survival rate, and why she is walking the famous Camino Trail in Spain “in support of my fellow cancer warriors”

KATE RYAN talks to Denis Cotter of Paradiso as he launches his latest cookbook - featuring 160 recipes and short stories

In an occasional series, ADRIENNE ACTON assesses houses currently on sale in different parts of Cork - today, she picks out six properties on the market now in Mallow

Olive Ryan shares some tips on how to make your gardening more environmentally friendly 

A local hip-hop singer is on our screens tomorrow night

Lauren Harris and Joanne Cotterell, who are based in the UK, picked Cork for their wedding venue

Glanmire based Mairéad Hearne of book review blog ‘Swirl and Thread’ tells us how she likes to spend her weekends

May Sunday Festival and Art Trail comes to Killeagh this month. JENNIFER HORGAN catches up with the co-ordinator to find out more

This is a lovely summer cheesecake by Mercy Fenton

An ENT consultant and a sleep physiologist tell Lisa Salmon how alcohol affects snoring - and what to do about it.

Martyna Potocka lives in East Cork and set up her business The Little Big Moments during the pandemic. Here she talks about life, loves and upcoming fairs, in our Person to Person

As GROW Mental Health gears up for a fundraising concert in the Triskel Arts Centre on Saturday, May 6, LINDA KENNY talks to board member Diarmuid Cronin about their work in Cork and beyond

There’s a new food truck in town. ANNIE AHERN catches up with Syrian-born Abdul Alhasan who is behind Cork Falafel, to talk about finding refuge in Ireland, starting his business and being welcomed by the local community

A Douglas man takes to the stage of Cork Opera House next month. COLETTE SHERIDAN catches up with Darragh Shannon, a 29-year-old whose parents inspired him to pursue a life on stage and screen

Dad Colm Quinn tells CHRIS DUNNE about his young daughter’s ongoing treatment for tumours, and his delight that locals have rallied round

A new cookbook in aid of Peter McVerry Trust celebrates a comforting taste of home, writes KATE RYAN of Flavour.ie

I’m A Celebrity South Africa, which starts on ITV on Monday (April 24) at 9pm

The series is back this week with five new contestants

Corkman Eoin Warner presents the show, which was three years in the making

Niamh Corcoran from Kerry and Kevin McDonagh, from Cloughduv in Cork, tied the knot recently

Caroline O’Donnell and her partner Joe run the Ballydehob Jazz Festival, which runs from April 28 to May 1

There's lots happening this weekend to mark Cork World Book Fest

This is a simple baked pudding, by Mercy Fenton

A Cork author brings the story of the child victims of Bloody Sunday in Croke Park to young readers, writes Pet O’Connell

Ready for a quick wellbeing boost? Katie Wright seeks some ideas.

Films celebrating artists involved in the Crawford Supported Studio have been launched, writes JENNIFER HORGAN

Folk singer-songwriter Paddy Dennehy has a new album out this Spring - ‘Love and Be Brave’ - and the first two songs, ‘Heaven Not Far’ and ‘Are you Still My Girl’ are streaming now

Two sisters and their brother are hosting an exhibition at the Black Market in Cork city for the month of April. COLETTE SHERIDAN talks to the members of the Wyatt family about their art

The new four-part series, 999 Faoi Oiliúint, begins this week

A team of Cork students have brought back the annual Kaizokucon - the university’s official anime and sci-fi event - to UCC’c campus, says MIA POLAND

A Blarney nurse has published her first book, ‘Looking After Your Autistic Self’. CHRIS DUNNE catches up with Niamh Garvey

Am I Here? airs on RTÉ1 tonight

A 28-year-old Cork woman has landed her dream role in an Irish National Opera Tour. COLETTE SHERIDAN catches up with Niamh O’Sullivan, to talk about performing at opera houses all over Europe

Filmed largely in Northern Ireland, the new Hollywood sci-fi movie Dungeons & Dragons showcases the destination’s superstar attractions, says Sarah Marshall.

As spring progresses, we start to dream of summer colour in the garden, says Olive Ryan

Weekend Foodie recipes: Di Curtin rustles up Spicy Chicken in Coconut Milk, followed by Penna Cotta with Mixed Berry Compote

A DAY surrounded by those they love. . . that summed up the wedding of Hayley Bevan and Mark Moore McNally. Hayley, from Ballyphehane, grew up in Grenagh, and Mark is from Knocknaheeny. They live in Togher with their daughters, Robyn and Kaci.

Britain's Got Talent is back tonight, and new judge Bruno Tonioli tells GEMMA DUNN he is having a ball

There were plenty of Cork representatives at the Young Filmmaker of the Year Awards this week. CARA O’DOHERTY talks to some of the nominees from Leeside