Founded in 1989 by the ISPCC, Childline offers a free, anonymous and confidential service that is available to children 24 hours a day by phone, text, and online web chat.

The Pride of Place awards were established to promote and celebrate the best in community development.

It was Independence Day for Ukraine, marking 34 years since the declaration of independence on August 24, 1991, and the young people sang their national anthem followed by The Soldier’s Song.

Mr Morrissey is an ambassador for Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice, the annual charity partnership which has raised €47.6m for hospice care since 1992.

To commemorate the Declaration of Independence, the Independence Day is celebrated on August 24 every year in Ukraine.

The funding will also assist older individuals facing challenges with everyday tasks and those managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, stroke, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia.

Every €18 raised provides one hour of vital home nursing care for children with severe learning disabilities often associated with complex medical needs.

According to the organisers, the aim of the event was to be an expression of solidarity and a way to show support for the resilience of the Palestinian people. 

Nasc, the Migrant and Refugee Rights centre, and Helium Arts, which fosters creativity in children, have been allocated grants in the sixth year of the bank’s flagship community investment initiative, delivered in partnership with Community Foundation Ireland.

Men’s Sheds, such as the one in Mayfield, have become a crucial element of the community infrastructure in Ireland.

TD Michael Collins has warned that without immediate intervention, hundreds of local post offices across the country could face closure.

The Crann Centre has been named as Cork's representative in the Health and Wellbeing category.

The race is held annually as part of an ongoing commitment from Gas Networks Ireland towards employee wellbeing and community support.

The festival was hosted by Durga Puja Cork, which has been hosting the annual Holi and Durga Puja Celebrations in the city since 2017.

The recording took place at Gas Networks Ireland’s headquarters at Cork city, with the funds raised going towards Headway: Brain Injury Services & Support and also My Canine Companion: Autism & Therapy Services.

A recent Hiqa inspection identified that there was a pleasant atmosphere at the Millstreet centre, and residents were relaxed and comfortable in their surroundings — the centre was marked compliant in 10 areas.

Aware volunteers come from all walks of life, representing a diverse range of ages and backgrounds, with no prior experience or qualifications necessary, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Since 2015, 257 post offices have closed across the country and there were 87 post office closures in Munster alone.

About 120 people have been told to find homes for their pets, as they will not be allowed to bring them to their next accommodation, and no one knows where they are going next.

It comes as they are seeing a marked increase in the numbers being referred to them, welcoming three new families each week, and now supporting over 700 families.

Solutions could include a Cork-specific scheme whereby the council or other state body acquire or lease childcare units in new developments and sub-lease them to providers at affordable rates.

MTU President Professor Maggie Cusack emphasised the alignment between the club’s mission and the university’s values.

Margaret Adams, who moved to Ireland from the UK two decades ago, lived happily in her beautiful little home with her rescue donkeys, dogs and ducks.

As it was the beginning of the summer school holidays in Canada, the plane was packed with families making return journeys home to their loved ones in India.

The KinShip art project will see the EcoLab at Tramore Valley Park used as a venue for creative and cultural events as part of the 2025 EcoLab Creative Programme.

The taskforce is collaborating with Cork County Council to highlight the importance of proper disposal.

The celebration, attended by family and friends from all across Ireland, was a special gathering for the extended O’Callaghan family.

Ms Goodman, who founded the Douglas Young at Heart group in 2001, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning following a short illness.

The Bere Island Project Group, which oversees community development projects on Bere Island, Whiddy Island and Dursey Island, is under threat due to a lack of funding, a meeting heard.

An expansion of the wage subsidy scheme will help more disabled people gain and retain employment while also benefiting more groups in the community and voluntary sectors, a Cork TD has suggested.

The Community Recognition Fund (CRF) was introduced in 2023 to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and supporting people coming to Ireland.

Locals say the gates are locked with no access to the site, the windows have been boarded up. The dispensary was last used in the 1980s.

Ard Na Mara provides 12 single-storey homes for older persons, comprising four,  one bedroom, and eight, two bedroom houses.

The event, on Monday at the CDA premises on MacCurtain St, is part of National Volunteering Week, from May 19 to May 25.

The Ballyphehane Community Association operates and maintains a Community Centre in the heart of the Ballyphehane community, which is an integral part of the community for all age groups.

The Blackpool Tidy Village Group and its volunteers can be seen out and about litter-picking, rubbish-collecting, and planting flowers and shrubs.

The Mexican Community in Cork have become a common feature of Cork social and cultural life, being present in different festivals and parades such as the St Patrick’s Day Parade and Shandon Family Festival.

The funding, announced last week by the minister for rural and community development, Dara Calleary, will see €11m invested to support small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline.

Local independent filmmakers Emma Coleman and Michael Carey recently visited the centre to interview local people who have been involved throughout the years for a documentary.

The Lord Mayor's Community and Voluntary Awards showcase the very best of Cork. Ahead of the closing date for submissions this Friday, John O'Shea speaks to some of last year's winners

The Lord Mayor's Community and Voluntary Awards showcase the very best of Cork. Ahead of the closing date for submissions this Friday, John O'Shea speaks to some of last year's winners

Launching this year’s awards at a City Hall reception, Lord Mayor of Cork Dan Boyle said his involvement was an honour for him, given his background in the community and voluntary sector.

The funding will enable communities to make necessary changes to their centres, including roof and insulation enhancements, kitchen and toilet upgrades, or making buildings more accessible and energy efficient.

Cork’s community gardaí are at the heart of An Garda Síochána’s approach to policing the city. Donal O’Keeffe joined some of them on their morning beat.

Stephen Cleary, who lives in Crosshaven with his wife and three children, has been acknowledged for his involvement in local groups and fundraising organisations.

The new 13-seater bus will serve voluntary groups and local concerns across the Cork North-East the area.

Sinn Féin councillor for Cork City North West Michelle Gould has said that the old Hollyhill Inn pub and off licence which has been vacant for the past nine years would be the perfect permanent base for the Kabin.

The competition, taking place in Kjennhallen Sports Complex in Oslo, will see a team of 28 athletes from the club, aged 16-31, compete on an international stage against 12 other countries, in artistic and rhythmic gymnastics.

Activities will include a picnic, a dance performance, film and animation screenings, and the launch of the FuaimMná audio trail celebrating the women of the Glen River Park.

Nicola Desmond, PRO of a number of charities and organisations, including the Belgooly Tidy Villages, Kinsale Garden and Flower Club, and the Cork Summer Show, has been unveiled as the latest recipient of the award.