John Bohane

5 days ago | independent.ie | John Bohane

The much anticipated Munster senior hurling final between the two heavyweights will take place in the TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick at 6pm on Saturday, June 7 for a fixture that is a guaranteed sell-out. A stand ticket for the Munster final will cost €50, which represents an 11pc rise on 2024. Admission to the terraces will cost €40, with a €5 discount for students and U16s being charged €10.

1 week ago | independent.ie | John Bohane

There has been a 25% increase in adult homelessness in Cork in the last 12 months. The latest homeless figures released on Friday, May 30 showed that 650 adults in Cork and 193 children in Cork and Kerry live in emergency accommodation. Nationally the number of people accessing emergency accommodation rose again last month. The number of people in emergency homeless accommodation across Ireland has increased to a record of 15,580, according to the latest Government figures.

1 week ago | independent.ie | John Bohane

‘It is so accessible’ – Cork gym owner on how Hyrox became Ireland’s biggest fitness crazeAileen and Rebecca Corkery after competing a Hyrox simulation“It is so accessible,” said a Cork gym owner about the growing popularity of Hyrox. As part of the high-intensity workout, athletes undertake a combination of running and functional workout stations such as sled pushes, lunges and burpees.

1 week ago | independent.ie | John Bohane

When Elizabeth Leahy's baby rolled at two weeks old, her mother's intuition told her something was wrong. The Glanmire family now relies on a network of charities including LauraLynn, Jack and Jill, and Little Heroes for vital supportThe Leahy family are one of 64 families in Cork currently using LauraLynn’s services. Elizabeth Leahy who lives in Glanmire with her husband Kevin and her two daughters said her four year old daughter Grace has palliative care needs.

1 week ago | independent.ie | John Bohane

Two men were hospitalised last night following a fire at the former Morris Arms pub in Connonagh, County Cork. The Morris Arms pub which has been closed for several years is ideally situated between Leap and Rosscarbery in West Cork. A technical examination of the scene is currently being carried out as part of an investigation into what gardaí have described as “criminal damage by fire”.