A simple idea of a weekend house swap in the West of Ireland quickly escalated into a full domestic overhaul, and an alarming number of decorative throws, says MARIE O’REGAN

His words on Sunday, July 7, 1946, resonate now down the years, writes JOHN DOLAN. 

As a record high number of women seek support for domestic abuse, SARAH BENSON, CEO of Women’s Aid, says all stakeholders need to play a part in helping them

John Arnold shares memories of his first big hurling game at Thurles, carbolic soap, and a long overdue visit to a cemetery to visit the grave of a woman he'd never known. 

Why are we so bad at allowing ourselves to take a break from the rigours of work and life? JESSICA ANNE ROSE admits she is guilty of it... and sets out some ways to address it

As society grows ever more reliant on tech, JESSICA ANNE ROSE says we must be careful that older generations don’t get left behind, while younger ones also need to rein in their AI use

The long summer holidays are the ideal time for your growing child to experience life and the world of work, says CATHERINE CONLON, a public health doctor in Cork

There comes a time when I’ve had enough and want to leave, but I often get into trouble with my wife when it comes to leaving a party or a gathering.

A week ago, Cork mum Marie O’Regan set out her itinerary for a family trip to Disneyland Paris - four days for four people. Now heading home, she reveals whether the plan went smoothly...

Cork student AMY O’BRIEN, who is studying Law at University College Cork, reports on a recent trip to France to take part in a European Student Assembly discussing the future of the EU

This mother, for reasons that will become clear, googled the manosphere and its views on women, discovering that it viewed most females as inferior, manipulative and/or deserving of contempt.

AI is disappearing so many other things from day-to-day life – like jobs, and it's something we need to prepare our children for. 

Pat Sheridan, director of the Carrigaline International Maritime and Folk Festival next month, details some of the highlights of the event, and explains why it is such an entertaining time

JESSICA ANNE ROSE is blessed to have both her grandads, who were both married and parents at her age. The Cork woman reflects on the generation gap between them, and the love that binds them

Sadly, lack of respect for others and good manners generally seem to be disappearing, writes TREVOR LAFFAN.

The mission of Artemis II holds neither excitement nor joy for me, writes ÁILÍN QUINLAN. 

MARIE O’REGAN decided to try to go through a day without her phone... and discovered that those little devices are now so connected to our very lives and being that it is an impossible task

Cork deserves better than anger and myths in the transport debate, says PETER HORGAN, Labour councillor for the Cork City South East Ward, who says active travel is the way to go

Cork woman SARAH ROBERTS admits she has grown addicted to social media - now she is tackling the tricky task of weaning herself off it

A People’s Assembly in Cork next week will offer a chance for people to discuss how a united Ireland will impact Leeside, says GERRY ADAMS, former President of Sinn Féin

A bit of consideration goes a long way, and that’s something that’s definitely required on long-haul flights, especially when it comes to the thorny issue of reclining seats, writes TREVOR LAFFAN. 

A lover of pubs, and owner of Sober Lane in Cork city, ERNEST CANTILLON talks about his passion for them - and why they are reinventing themselves to connect with modern society

This country needs as many people as possible to cycle, we need to treat cyclists carefully, says KATHRIONA DEVEREUX. 

If you decide to leave a social media site like X, you need an exit strategy, says Cathy Cullen, a Communications and Digital Marketing consultant based in Cork

Would supervised drug consumption facilities provide a critical support to those most in need and reduce fatalities, asks DR CATHERINE CONLON, a public health doctor in Cork

Born 100 years ago today in the U.S, Lewis Glucksman left a mark on Cork’s artistic and educational spheres that continues to this day, says historian Dr Miriam Nyhan Grey

Polls shows a fifth of us are afraid of clowns - here’s why, says Christopher Paul Jones, phobia expert, and author of Face your Fears - 7 Steps To Conquering Phobias And Anxiety

The See My Skills programme in Cork offers a helping hand to neurodivergent and physically disabled people in education and employment, says Callum Burke O’Driscoll

D Murphy is currently sitting in Givon Prison in the Israeli city of Ramla after challenging the deportation order made against her following her recent arrest in the West Bank.

The RTÉ documentary Housewife Of The Year was not a true reflection of those stalwart mammies of the past, says CATHERINE CONLON, a public health doctor in Cork

Many of our young adults are pulling out of the well-trodden life-paths of previous generations, writes ÁILÍN QUINLAN. 

Ciara McCarthy tied the knot in recent weeks and says while she still feels a little giddy just referring to "my husband", that she is at a bit of a loss now the day has passed. 

As the government pushes back its auto-enrolment pension scheme, BRIAN FORDE, from Rockwell Financial Management, has advice for businesses and for the 800,000 workers set to benefit from it

Digital abuse and cyber violence against women is growing and must be stopped, says Leah Haugh, a master’s student at UCC studying International Public Policy and Diplomacy

I was struck by the simplicity of the occasion and the wonderful sense of community it created, recalls TREVOR LAFFAN. 

Crookstown native, JIM LEAHY, who now lives in Cork City is about to complete his year as Chair of Engineers Ireland, Cork Region. 

While some people dream of diamond necklaces or shiny new cars, I had long yearned for solar panels. Now, I’m head over heels for these sparkly additions to the family home, writes KATHRIONA DEVEREUX.

Irish citizens abroad should have a vote in the upcoming presidential election, says MORGAN O’SULLIVAN, a Cork emigrant originally from Blackrock, who lives in Florida

In his weekly column, JOHN ARNOLD reflects on how things were done long ago, his visit to Rome, and the clever means used to get the scores of the games back home in days gone by. 

One phrase in a response from an agony aunt to a letter writer "blew my mind", says Áilín Quinlan. 

This year, April so far was like nothing gone before, with glorious sunshine and June-like temperatures and ne’er a drop of rain, writes JOHN ARNOLD. 

Diarmuid Gavin and a second-hand book with a torn dust-jacket got Áilín Quinlan thinking about herbs. 

Ireland has set an ambitious target to eradicate cervical cancer, says COLM BURKE, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and a former Minister of State at the Department of Health

Children no longer spend time repairing and fixing and painting. Everything is replaceable and jobs around house and garden are given to local tradesmen, writes Dr Catherine Conlon. 

Out here in the real world, many people already feel like they are struggling to get by, writes JOHN DOLAN. 

Parents and community groups across Cork are working to develop playgrounds in their areas. EMER HARRINGTON recently joined one such committee, but says she feels it shouldn’t be on parents to develop facilities.

Plans to run the new northside road over Murphy’s Rock - dubbed ‘Cork’s Riviera’ - must be rejected, says DR EOIN LETTICE, a native of the area and plant scientist at UCC

There are enough hazards in life already, without going out of my way to find more, writes TREVOR LAFFAN. 

I have used this tried-and-tested theory to come up with a few winners down the years, writes JOHN DOLAN in his weekly column. 

We can’t predict the next emergency. But we can prepare for it. And we must, writes KATHRIONA DEVEREUX