CORK CITY FC CONFIRM THE CRANN CENTRE AS CHARITY PARTNER FOR 2025 The Crann Centre, a charity providing whole-family support for adults, children and families living with neuro-physical disabilities, will be supported by Cork City FC for a third year in a row. Over 600 families from Cork and the Munster area have availed of…
Minister for Children, Disability and Equality Norma Foley today announced an increased allocation of €350,000 in grant funding for the growing number of Parent and Toddler Groups. The Minister is delighted to announce that additional funding of €100,000 has been secured, on top of last year’s allocation of €250,000, to reflect the growth of Parent…
Le Cheile Africa’s Avocado Farm In 1985, inspired by Live Aid, Cork Native Derry Desmond Cork native Derry Desmond dreamed of making a difference. Today, alongside his Kenyan-born wife, Mary Kigo, he is transforming lives through Le Cheile Africa, an NGO dedicated to self-sufficiency, education, and healthcare in Solai, Kenya. Their latest…
PepsiCo Little Island recently presented Down Syndrome Cork – Field of Dreams with a €10k donation, to help the organisation continue to work with their members, providing them with the skills and experience needed to reach their potential. 📸 Pictured left to right: Margaret Greaney, Down Syndrome Cork – Field of Dreams, Olivia O’Neill, Charity…
Cork Airport has announced a collaboration with Crohn’s & Colitis Ireland (CCI), being the first airport to receive specialist training for airport security staff. This initiative aims to significantly improve the travel experience for passengers living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including those with stoma bags. With this partnership, Cork Airport’s Search Unit team…
Cope Foundation has announced a new name to reflect the organisation’s vision and goal of supporting people with an intellectual disability and / or autism to live a life of their choosing. The Cork-based charity, which is now in its 67th year, is to be called Horizons with the new name, brand and logo coming into…
Join a festive holiday season with Carrignavar’s very first Christmas Market! Running from Sunday, November 17th through December 2nd, this festive market will showcase over 20 local small businesses, all under the roof of our brand-new Primary School. The fundraising Christmas Market event takes place on Sunday, November 17th. Small Businesses Unite: Market is…
PepsiCo Ireland is proud to continue its support for Cork Penny Dinners with a €10,000 donation. As PepsiCo celebrates 50 years in Cork, one of their 50for50 campaign activities encouraged employees to answer the Charity’s appeal for Back to School supplies. Employees donated over 150 school bags, pencil cases, and other back-to-school supplies. PepsiCo teams…
The President’s Dinner 2024 & The LIBA Awards 2024 took place last Friday, 17th of October, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork. Held by the Little Island Business Association (LIBA), the event annually celebrates the remarkable contributions of over 1,000 businesses and 12,500 employees who drive the growth and success of Little Island,…
PepsiCo Ireland is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Shine Centre for Autism, a community-based charity providing vital support services to children and families in the Carrigaline area. The partnership comes as part of PepsiCo’s ongoing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its 50for50 campaign, reinforcing its dedication to supporting its local…