1+ week, 3+ day ago   (367+ words) The call is for access to seven high quality classical instruments including three violins, a viola, a cello and a concert harp. The announcement was been made by the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan T.D. as part…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (586+ words) Fota Wildlife Park in Cork is delighted to announce the birth of a male Indian rhino calf, born on July 13th to mother Maya and father Jamil; he is only the second Indian rhino ever born in Ireland and the second…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (541+ words) Rising living costs continue to weigh heavily on Ireland’s students, with accommodation, utilities and everyday expenses pushing up the price of going to college. Cork remains the second most expensive place to study according to Switcher.ie’s ‘Student Cost of…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (398+ words) Gas Networks Ireland and Bia Energy have reached a major milestone in Ireland’s energy transition with the announcement this week of the successful connection of Bia Energy’s €90 million renewable biomethane gas facility in Huntstown, Co. Dublin to the national gas…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (481+ words) A most convivial gathering was held at Christ Church, Fermoy on Tuesday of last week (August 4th) to officially launch Heritage Week 2026. Christ Church plan to host some 24 interesting events from August 15th to 23rd. A large number of talented and passionate facilitators…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (147+ words) Chairman of Fermoy Pitch and Putt Club, John Cahill, has been named the 2026 National Senior Gents Strokeplay champion, 25 years after first winning the title. Mr Cahill secured the win in Tullamore, Co Offaly at the weekend, having led from start…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (344+ words) “Yeah, it’s worrying for hurling,” he said, before laying out a series of structural grievances that he believes are quietly eroding the game’s standing. Mullane’s own language aligns with that analysis. Football, he said, is “the only show in town…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (264+ words) The 26th edition of the Tour de Munster charity cycle came to a triumphant close on Sunday, 9th August, as more than 100 cyclists conquered Cork City’s iconic Patrick’s Hill, greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of supporters and members of the Down Syndrome…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (217+ words) John Ahern is a native of Araglin and has been associated with The Avondhu since 1997. A great lover of sport, John is particularly interested in GAA and is often called upon to don the referee’s jersey. He has a keen…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (173+ words) After 10 hours and 55 minutes in the water, Fermoy’s Owen O’Keefe has become the first person to complete the 36km swim from Baltimore to Mizen Head via Fastnet Rock. The swim was the brainchild of Irish marathon swimmer Stephen Redmond, who had…...