Giddy-up! Three national champion horse-carriage drivers have set off on an epic journey to drive a horse and trap the length of Ireland.

Irish researchers who developed a groundbreaking cancer treatment which “shocks” tumours into absorbing massive doses of chemotherapy have won an innovation award.

The first signs of a cure for arthritis have been seen in research involving Irish scientists.

The memories of family and friends who have died from cancer inspired a man to keep pedalling during the tough days of a 2,000km fundraising cycle from Copenhagen to Ireland.

Forget the 10km runs, the triathlons, the Ironman challenges — Corkwoman Joanie Hanley has hit on a less stressful way of raising of few bob that’s also fun for all the family.

Walkers, hikers and ramblers are being urged to put on their walking boots this month in aid of cancer research.

Scientists at University College Cork have developed an innovative way to target cancer treatment at tumours — by placing the drug in bacteria which attaches to the tumours.

The Kerry Way Cancer Research Walk, which took place across stunning Kerry Way trails in July, was once again a tremendous success, with over 200 walkers from counties all over Ireland participating, and collectively raising an amazing €62,508 towards cancer research programmes at Cork Cancer Research Centre (CCRC).

The late Gerry O’Sullivan was a pioneer in the field of cancer research. But he had a playful side, too, his daughter Orla Dolan recalls for Helen O’Callaghan

An ambitious target of €100,000 is being set for supporters of an annual cancer research fundraiser.

He has parachuted into some of the most inhospitable places on Earth, eaten bugs, snakes, and piranha, and slept in the stinking carcass of a dead camel.

Researchers at University College Cork have come up with a new treatment for breast cancer using gene therapy.

Researchers at University College Cork have come up with a new treatment for breast cancer using gene therapy.

Irish scientists have discovered a way to “trick” breast cancer tumours to “destroy themselves” — following four years of groundbreaking research — which could replace chemotherapy within a decade.

NO clear favourite has emerged with the bookies as to the likely winner of the 20th annual Cork Person of the Year award, which will be announced later this week.

A PIONEERING Irish cancer research centre has launched a national charity to help fast-track new treatments for inoperable lung cancers that will extend the lives of patients.

ONE has climbed Everest twice and walked to the South Pole. The other has eight All-Ireland senior football medals and nine All-Star awards.

A GROUNDBREAKING medical device for non-invasive treatment of lung cancer will begin clinical trials at University College Cork (UCC).

An invention that will make micro-chips even more micro, and a device that will help treat lung cancer have won an award for innovation.

A GLITZY fashion show featuring the creations of Irish and international designers will be held in Cork on November 4 to raise money for research into ovarian and cervical cancer.

VARIOUS cancers could be cured within 10 years if red tape and “out of control” ethics committees are removed, one of the world’s leading scientists has claimed.

ONE of the world’s greatest scientists will deliver a lecture at UCC this week to mark an international collaboration between two leading cancer research centres.

PREPARING to break the hearts of 31 women who have just been handed hurleys is every man’s worst nightmare, but an Irish singing sensation is still managing to take it all in his stride.

A GROUP set up to advise the Health Service Executive (HSE) on reconfiguration of hospital services in the South emphasised the need for “positive media management” and “quick wins” that demonstrated the benefits of reconfiguration.

ONE of the country’s top cancer scientists has won Junior Chamber International’s most outstanding young person of the year award.

New research has found that bacteria, commonly found in probiotic yogurt, is an effective way to deliver gene therapies to treat cancer.

A BACTERIA commonly found in probiotic yoghurt could revolutionise the battle against cancer, groundbreaking research has shown.

RESEARCHERS at the Cork Cancer Research Centre have made a global breakthrough by devising a potential DNA vaccine against prostate cancer.

AN IRISH pioneer in cancer research has been elected head of a prestigious European medical association.

A FUNDRAISING dynamo in his 70s who completed three marathons last year has raised more than €24,000 for cancer research.

WORK to develop cancer treatments, healthier food and high-end technology has been funded by University College Cork’s €150 million share of a national research fund, but the Government is under pressure to make the next round of money available as soon as possible.

SUMMER kicks off in Cork and Kerry today with a bumper weekend of festivals and two marathons.

GENE therapy is being hailed by a leading cancer research unit as a possible cure for the disease.

BILLIONAIRE businessman Denis O’Brien is turning quizmaster for the biggest corporate brainteaser ever organised in Ireland, which will benefit the Cork Cancer Research Centre.

TRANSITION Year students in several Cork schools are to be taught a new education programme aimed at creating a greater awareness of cancer.

A PARTNER is being sought for a revolutionary Irish cancer treatment technique which has produced staggering results in the early stages of research.