Martin Mongan

2 days ago | independent.ie | Martin Mongan

The combined grants were issued by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications and in partnership with Cork County Council, and the projects will continue to expand in line with sustainability development goals in Macroom. The strategic grants covered €110,000 of the €120,000 spent on the upgrades to widen the cycleway along Tom Creedon Park and the creation of a pathway in the Tiny Feet Fairy Garden.

3 days ago | independent.ie | Martin Mongan

Those are the words of Sanctuary Runners Movement Founder Graham Clifford, who said the number of runners doubled the Club’s previous record. After the event, the Sanctuary Runners held a street party on Princes Street, which was attended by over 400 people, including the Lord Mayor of Cork City, Dan Boyle.

3 days ago | independent.ie | Martin Mongan

HRT is a medicine-based treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause and perimenopause. Most pharmacies in Cork and nationwide have signed up to participate in the scheme, with the numbers increasing daily.

4 days ago | independent.ie | Martin Mongan

Different weather conditions forced the organisers to change the route, but the excitement remained high. Traditionally starting at Crosshaven and finishing at Lapp’s Quay, the route was adapted to begin at Horgan’s Quay and ventured along the north shore to the working docks at Tivoli, crossed the River Lee towards Blackrock Castle, and returned along the scenic southern shore via the Marina. The finish line remained in its iconic vantage point at Lapp’s Quay, right in the heart of Cork city.

5 days ago | independent.ie | Martin Mongan

Ms Lehane is a proud native of the Duhallow-based village, the highest in Ireland, and the talented musician is about to live out her childhood dream of being the Cork Rose. Some 25 hopefuls took to the stage with an array of musical talents, eloquent poems and mesmerising dance moves in the hopes to woo the judging panel which consisted of the 2012 International Rose of Tralee Nicola Dunne; 2001 Cork Rose Olivia Walsh Murphy and Sales and Marketing Manager at the Rochestown Park Hotel Steve Cox.