A new book published by Cork County Older People’s Council collates Christmas memories from older citizens across the county. The festive anthology, Memories of a Real Cork Christmas, contains stories and history from the 1940s onwards.

GOAL has thanked Taoiseach Micheál Martin and the thousands of people all over Ireland who turned out over Christmas to do a virtual GOAL Mile, for supporting vulnerable communities all over the world.

Brave souls across Cork started their festive celebrations with a chilly dip along the coast.

A yellow wind warning has been issued for Cork on Sunday evening into Monday morning with a snow and ice warning issued for a number of other counties. This is the second wind warning for Cork, following on from Storm Bella which hit over the weekend.

The ISPCC's Childline listening service answered 723 contacts from children on Christmas Day and night. Issues raised included Covid-19 restrictions, mental health difficulties, and family tension.

A GROUP of Transition Year students at Coláiste an Chroí Naofa, Carrignavar, brought smiles to the faces of some of the older people in the area this week as they dropped off personalised Christmas presents to Ballynoe CareChoice nursing home in ...

SISTER Colette Hickey, the first-ever first winner of the Cork Person of the Year award back in 1993, is sending season's and New Year greetings to all the people of Cork.

A Cork woman who appeared in an RTÉ programme produced for Christmas about the nativity has experienced her own baby joy.

Some much-needed festive cheer has been brought to a Cork primary school this Christmas thanks to the kindness of a Leaving Cert student.

A six-year-old Cork boy recently sent a letter to Pfizer asking them to ensure Santa got the vaccine against Covid, so he could travel to children’s houses this Christmas.

A CORK boy who doctors believed would not live to see Christmas was at the centre of a special gesture from gardaí in honour of his bravery.

Over 50 Cork soldiers will be spending their Christmas deployed overseas with the largest number in South Lebanon.

Hand sanitizer and face masks have been handed out to members of St Mary’s Senior Citizens in Knocknaheeny in an effort to keep them safe over the festive period.

Despite the cold weather conditions, a group of Cork friends donned their runners and their Santa hats this morning to take part in a ‘Reeling in the Years’ Christmas marathon in the city.

A Cork-based production company has teamed up with RTÉ this Christmas to create a unique short film celebrating the people and places of Cork.

Dr Doireann O’Leary is to launch a Christmas fundraiser tomorrow for The CUH Children’s Operating Theatre.

Some much-needed cheer has been brought to Cork this Christmas thanks to a series of spectacular festive images which have been projected onto Belvelly Castle.

Employees at Apple’s Cork campus are bringing some festive cheer to residents and staff at St Luke’s Nursing Home and Marymount University Hospice today with a virtual Christmas concert.

KILMEEN National School in Clonakilty didn't let a pandemic dampen their Christmas spirit as the primary school found a novel way around their inability to stage this year's annual school concert.

Ten students from schools across Cork county have been selected as winners of Cork County Council's ‘A Real Cork Christmas’ postcard competition.

CORK Toy show star Adam King is set to make a return to the small screen on Christmas Eve following a trip to the National Space Centre.

A home in Cork city has been named as a finalist in the search for Ireland’s Most Christmassy Home. Robert Falvey from Blackpool is in the running for the accolade, which will see money go to charity.

The Government has urged people to start restricting their movements from today if they have plans to spend Christmas Day with vulnerable family members.

FIFTH class students from Scoil Íosagáin were involved in spreading Christmas cheer in Farranree on Friday morning as part of Music Generation Cork City’s ‘Glow on the Go’ which was held in communities around the city all week.

A LEAD emergency medicine consultant in Cork City is appealing to parents to be mindful of the dangers of button batteries in toys this Christmas.

“WE compare buying an artificial Christmas tree to buying a bunch of plastic roses for Valentine’s Day!” – those were the words expressed by the owner of a Cork Christmas tree farm.

MALLOW town has been transformed into an artist’s paradise, with markets showcasing local talent.

THERE are serious concerns around the safety of many toys being purchased online, according to Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune.

GOOD Shepherd Cork are appealing for donations this Christmas to make the festive period memorable for families who are homeless across Cork.

A CORK GP has said that people travelling home to Ireland from other countries this Christmas should not be “shamed” as each case is “individual”.

TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is urging everyone to shop local and shop safely this Christmas.

A virtual marketplace listing for local businesses has been established by Cork County Council as a means to support local shopping over the Christmas period.

The Ferris wheel which has become a central part of the Christmas season in Cork has been erected on Grand Parade and will be ready to open to the public later this week. The 32m wheel will reopen on Wednesday, December 2.

Penneys stores across Ireland will reopen on Tuesday December 1, with extended opening hours to help customers spread shopping hours and reduce queues.

The Guinness Storehouse is due to launch a pop-up store in the heart of Cork city from early next month. The Cork outlet will open at the junction of Washington Street and the Grand Parade, at the site of the former sportswear shop, Finn's Corner.

Santa Claus has been deemed an essential worker and will not be subject to coronavirus travel restrictions when he arrives in Ireland next month.

FOR me, The Late Late Toy Show signals the start of the Christmas season.

The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl has been unveiled as the theme for this year's Late Late Toy Show, in a year that has seen children and adults across the land seek refuge in books and films.

It has been a cherished family business in Cork for over 90 years and now Shandon Sweets is expanding its offering with an online shop.

The country will move to Level 3 restrictions from December 1st, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed. However, Cabinet is still undecided over whether pubs and restaurants will reopen fully ahead of the Christmas period.

Take a bow Donal O'Lochlainn and Fermoy Musical Society. This year more than ever, Christmas lights and decorations are lifting the spirits of people throughout Cork and beyond, a glowing reminder of the triumph of light in even the darkest times.

Cork family business, The Pavilion Garden Centre, has received an outpouring of support for their heartwarming Christmas advert. Released yesterday, the minute-long advert packs a punch with its simple but effective story.

St Vincent De Paul (SVP) have launched an urgent appeal as the charity see 200 calls a day from Cork families seeking assistance from the charity in the lead-up to Christmas this year.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas across the Cork County this November as festive lights were switched on in many towns and villages such as Bantry, Carrigaline and Macroom on Thursday evening.

The Marina Market will be spreading some festive cheer in Cork next month as their Christmas event is scheduled to go ahead.

AN eight-year-old Cork boy has stolen the hearts of the nation for his performance in SuperValu's emotive Christmas advert.

Some much-needed joy will be brought to the city next week when Cork City Council officially turns on the Christmas lights.

The Hope Foundation are working with Santa Claus this winter to raise much-needed funds for children in Kolkata as the charity see their income cut in half this year.

It is “far too early” to say what type of Christmas the country is facing, according to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.

A CHARITY is warning parents not to entertain housecalls from moneylenders after working with families struggling to repay loans at exorbitant interest rates.