Most people believe that parents and schools share responsibility for tackling cyberbullying, according to the results of a survey conducted by Amárach Research on behalf of the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals (NAPD).
The survey was commissioned by NAPD, the professional body for second-level school leaders, as part of efforts to raise public awareness of...
The Irish Cancer Society is appealing to would-be adventurers to take part in one of their exciting new treks. Participating in Trek4Life with a group of like-minded people is not only a fantastic way to see the world, it also raises significant money for cancer research. This year's options include: Camino de Santiago in Northern Spain (June 22nd - 29th and October 5th - 12th) and Mount...
Looking for a great way to spend a spring afternoon? Pile the kids into the car and head for Leahy's Fun Farm in Dungourney, Midleton, which opens for the season on March 9th.
With a huge selection of animals as well as playgrounds, go-carting, boat rides, and a Farm Museum, kids will be entertained for hours while grown-ups relax in the coffee shop or get lost in the mystery maze! Mums...
The new Senior Citizen: The Essential Guidebook 2013, will be delivered to libraries in Cork city and county in the coming days.
Produced by Home Instead Senior Care with the support of Age Action and the HSE, the Guidebook features advice and information on a wide range of issues including allowances and entitlements, medical, health and nutrition matters, the various care options for...
Blackpool Library Book Club will meet on Tuesday, March 12th at 2.30pm. New members are always welcome.
The Carers Association and The Ladies Gaelic Football County Boards of Ireland have teamed up for their ‘Together for Carers’ fundraising campaign, which will see 250,000 specially created St. Patrick’s Day ribbons for sale across Ireland in retail outlets, shopping centres and through volunteers. Priced just €2, proceeds with go to help Ireland’s 187,000 family...
HPV infection is very common, infecting 70-80% of women at some stage in their lifetime. In most cases this infection is cleared by the woman’s immune system. However, in a small percentage of women the infection persists for longer and these women are at increased risk of developing high-grade cervical pre-cancer and ultimately cervical cancer.
The study, funded by a €120,...
Helpline volunteers Hannah Hjerpe, Craig Dwyer and Davin Roche pictured with Paula Fagan, Coordinator of the Helpline as the LGBT Helpline launches a volunteer recruitment drive. Picture: Marc O’Sullivan
The LGBT Helpline – a national support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people – is calling on members of the LGBT community...
Lifetime Lab at the Old Waterworks will host a family fun Engineering Open Day this Saturday., March 2nd from 11am to 4pm. Admission is free and children and adults will a range of activities, including programming VEX robots, LEGO construction challenges, snap circuits, engineering trails, Roman re-enactments, face painting and lots more, with all activities staffed by volunteer engineers....
The Get Creative range of lace and ribbon is ideal for sewing, craft and DIY projects. This pretty Island Living bunting is €3.50 for three metres from eboutique.ie.
The Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children is to hold a series of meetings to consider proposals to adopt to a soft opt-out system of organ donation. The Committee has agreed to hold meetings to consider the policy change on April 18th and 25th.
There is currently a chronic shortage of deceased organs available for donation in Ireland. In 2011, when an estimated 250–300...
Cork County Council has allocated €3,500 to Douglas Community Association for a new security railing to help combat anti-social behaviour in the community park.
The new railing will run along the wall that separates the community park and the Church of Ireland grounds. In the past, binge drinking in the area has led to incidents of arson, assault and general destruction of property...
Patricia O'Sullivan (Bsc.Health Science) will outline how you can live to a ripe old age while feeling and looking wonderful at an upcoming event. The seminar focuses on exercise physiology, stress physiology, nutritional medicine and the science behind super foods. Learn how to identify excess cortisol and reduce it; how to choose the right nutritional program and fitness routine and how to...
The third annual Ireland Sacred Harp singing convention will take place in Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral Hall, Dean Street, Cork on Saturday, March 2nd and Sunday, March 3rd this year as part of the Gathering.
UCC will host a special singing school with Sacred Harp composer P. Dan Brittain on Friday, March 1st in the School of Music, Sunday's Well Road, Cork at 7pm, where loaner books...
Frances Dalton and Leon Sheehan from Kinsale at the Pink Party in the White Lady Kinsale where Sharon Crosbie launched the Kinsale Pink Ribbon Walk which takes place on the March 3rd. Picture. John Allen
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