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business

‘Having a place like this is the fulcrum from which to build a good life’

An innovative housing project is breaking new ground by setting young people on the cusp of homelessness on a new trajectory towards third-level education. Health Correspondent Catherine Shanahan visited Cork’s 39-bed Bishopsgrove campus to see for herself.

farming

Cork girls go for glory in Miss Macra Festival

news

Food trio rewarded for contribution to local economy

food

The Menu: January food festivals to look out for this month

food

The menu: Pop-up perfection at The Garden Café, Cork

farming

Community at heart of CUH excellence award

Cancer survivor hopes to paddle board to race victory

Jason Coniry last year gave thanks for surviving cancer by standing and paddling on a board for an arduous 13km from Monkstown to Cork as part of the Ocean to City Race.

Mon, 30 May, 2016

Drug users ‘need treatment,not prison’

A group that works with marginalised young men has said that the Portuguese model of not criminalising people for possessing drugs would have a “positive impact”, especially for those trying to overcome their addiction.

Thu, 16 Jul, 2015

Northside Cork garden to act as training centre for girls at risk of homelessness

A new garden will serve as an outdoor training centre for vulnerable young women at risk of homelessness in Cork.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2015

Community and voluntary groups unite for social justice

More than a dozen community and voluntary groups in Cork city have united to tackle issues of disadvantage.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2014

Teamwork pays off as 10th Rás Mór is the best yet

The sun blazed down on 550 rowers and paddlers who were cheered through Cork harbour and into Cork city as they took on the gruelling task of completing the 10th Rás Mór, Ireland’s number one rowing race.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2014

TV allotment area to be turned into garden park and play facility for youngsters

AN AWARD-WINNING project which targets teens at risk of being homeless is about to break new ground – literally.

Mon, 25 May, 2009

Call to invest 4% in social causes

IRISH firms have been urged to substantially increase their investment in social causes from 1% to 4%.

Tue, 16 Oct, 2007