Some well-known Cork women reflect on their summer and tell EMMA CONNOLLY how they like to ease back into their September routines.

Cobh woman Triona Murphy tells BRENDA DENNEHY about her battle with kidney failure, and the birth of her child after being told she wouldn’t be a mum. 

Paul McQuillan said his family has been through seven-and-a-half years of ‘turmoil’ since the death of his daughter.

During the long summer holidays, children can soon get bored and restless after a few days of bad weather. JOANNE DWYER picks out 10 indoor attractions in Cork that all the family can enjoy

Police said the incident happened in the Drummeer Road area of Maguiresbridge, and that officers were at the scene which had been cordoned off.

Looking for fun ways to keep the children active and healthy this summer? CAMILLA FOSTER shares ten budget-friendly tips.

How can grandparents set healthy boundaries with the child’s parents about scheduling, expectations and responsibilities?

The death of her gran when she was 14 led Fermoy woman Orla Barry into an unusual career choice - despite having a hearing disability, says BRENDA DENNEHY

A Cork mother whose son is living with an acquired brain injury tells CHRIS DUNNE about the difficulties she faces as his full-time carer

Relatives of Tina Satchwell wept as the guilty verdict was returned.

The trial has begun of two brothers and their wives, who are accused of withholding information or assisting Jozef Puska

When Amelia McNamara felt she had to choose between career progression and being a mother, she decided to take a leap and start her own business. Amelia tells EMMA CONNOLLY she is now preparing to hire her first team member.

The two fish are the only survivors out of 12 goldfish won at the event at St Mary's GAA Club in Donore just over 20 years ago by Diana Everard's son Michael when he was in nearby Knockcommon primary school.

Unfortunately, Maura Heffernan is not expected to recover from the incident.

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a useful support for busy parents. Lisa Salmon finds out how.

A Know Your Rights article by Cork City Citizens Information regarding supports that are available following a death

A workshop, running as part of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival next month, aims to offer support and advice for parents and carers of children, says DEBORAH HICKEY

The Co Down woman’s family gathered at a memorial bench on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance.

To balance out the horror stories of having to catch your child’s vomit with your cupped hand, watching a scrunched-up, helpless newborn transform into a curious, determined mini-human is nothing short of magic.

Having spent more than a decade working as an international IT saleswoman, Rachel O’Donnell-Barry decided she wanted her life to have “a little bit more meaning”. Today, in addition to co-owning Cork’s Hi-B bar and raising a young family, she is striving to help women experiencing fertility issues to conceive, she tells COLETTE SHERIDAN. 

Former LE Aoife Captain Marie Gleeson says life has taught her we don’t have control over everything. She tells CHRIS DUNNE about the impact of losing her son, Ciarán, and the support they received from those around them.

Born premature and facing complex heart surgery, Arabella O’Sullivan rallied and is now a bubbly three-year-old, her proud Mayfield mum tells CHRIS DUNNE

The actress said she was sharing her story in order to ‘help other women going through something similar’.

Tributes have been flooding in from her family, as well as fellow singers.

The final countdown to Christmas is in full swing, as is the season for colds, flus, and other nasty germs, writes Dr Michelle O'Driscoll. 

Swimmers across Cork will have a dip in the sea this weekend to raise funds for the LauraLynn children’s hospice. CHRIS DUNNE talks to the centre’s Director of Nursing, and to a mother whose son was cared for by LauraLynn

A new survey also found that women bear a heavier burden than men in terms of stress

Tipperary farmer Garrett O’Brien says the cost-of-living package was ‘a help but it’s not going to make a whole lot of difference’.

The feud relates to a will and the distribution of property at Ballyhalwick townland in Dunmanway, the court was told

The Government suffered major defeats to two proposed changes to the Constitution

Micheál Martin said he does not accept that the referendums' rejections were a symbol of dissatisfaction with the Government

Pippa Hackett rejected accusations that the Government did not give enough information to the public about the referendums.

The proposals would have removed the so-called ‘woman in the home’ clause and widened the definition of family in the Constitution

A total of 67% voted against the amendment

Leo Varadkar said the Government had been given ‘two wallops’ by the electorate

Ireland has voted to reject Government proposals to change the Constitution that would have removed the so-called “woman in the home” clause and widened the definition of family

President Michael D Higgins was seen in public for the first time when he voted on Friday.

Low voter turnouts were reported around the country for much of the day

Low turnouts were reported at polling stations across the country on Friday morning

Polls opened on Friday morning on the twin referenda.

People are voting whether to change the wording of the Constitution relating to the areas of family and care.

Aontú is the only political party that is advocating for a No-No vote in the referendum proposals.

Two referendums will be held on March 8th proposing to change the Constitution

Samantha Kenny, from Co Kildare, said the wording does not recognise her children’s rights to independence and choices.

The Taoiseach admitted ‘it can be hard’ to get his message across to the public

People will vote on March 8th on proposed changes to the Constitution

Catholic bishops have called for a no vote in the referendums next month.

Referendums are being held next month on plans to change the Constitution.

Irish citizens are being asked to vote in two referendums to change the Constitution

The Taoiseach said it would have caused a problem if the Government had inserted really strong language on care in the Constitution