A group of cyclists — including RTÉ’s southern editor Paschal Sheehy — will today set out on a gruelling 1,000km trip from Cork to Geneva to raise awareness about the importance of blood donation.

Two Cork institutions were recognised over the weekend for their outstanding contribution to business in the city and received due acclaim at the Cork Business Association annual awards.

Cork musician Cillian McSweeney, who has cerebral palsy, has taught himself to play the bodhrán with his eyes.

Cork musician Cillian McSweeney, who has cerebral palsy, has taught himself to play the bodhrán using only his eyes.

Gardaí have gone to great lengths this week — the entire country, to be precise — to show how a little blood, sweat and tears can go a long way.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny will lead several politicians who will be getting on their bikes for the annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle, on Jul 6.

A MAN who has crusaded tirelessly for the elderly for over six decades was yesterday named the Cork Person of the Year for 2010.

CORK hurlers last night refused to answer questions posed by RTÉ as the row between the broadcaster and the Gaelic Players Association over product placement escalated.

Majella and Mark Holohan said they were baffled by their eldest son’s disappearance.