EU takes up 'Forget Me Not' school campaign for missing people to go Europe-wide 

Mental health for schools 

A NEW initiative aimed at promoting positive mental health among schoolchildren was this week launched in Cork by children's ombudsman Emily Logan.

Coveney slated for 'abandoning farmers' 

AGRICULTURE Minister Simon Coveney has yet to respond to a request to meet Cork County Council to discuss the fodder crisis, leading to opposition claims that he is "abandoning" farmers.

Fodder extension is welcome news 

Survey for domestic water meters begins 

CORK householders have been warned against letting anyone claiming to work for the council into their house as the local authority gathers information ahead of the proposed roll-out of domestic water metering.

Oxfam clothing banks are 'secure' 

OXFAM Ireland has moved to reassure people about the security of its clothing donation banks in Kanturk and Mitchelstown which provide much-needed stock for Oxfam's Cork city shops following the recent RTÉ Prime Time investigation into the criminal gangs targeting donations of second-hand clothing.

Community groups can share in €100k fund 

COMMUNITIES from right across North Cork have been told to apply for their share in €100,000 in funding from Cork County Council's 2013 Amenity Grants Scheme.

Going blind proves an eye opener for Mallow mayor 

BILL BROWNE

Poetry collection will see Donal's dream come true 

Sheila Fitzgerald

THE publication of 'The Flame Lives On', a volume of poems penned by the late Donal Ó Siodhacháin, from Doon, Kiskeam, is set to fulfil the second of his final wishes prior to his passing last October - his first was granted when he got to spend his final months in Ballydesmond at the heart of his beloved Sliabh Luachra, following his marriage to his long term partner Dr. Patricia Herron a few months before his death.

Free gardening demonstration 

FREE gardening demonstration at The Secret Garden, Newmarket on 'Successful Summer Containers' this Sunday, May 12 at 3pm.

Kelly's new man finds his voice 

BILL BROWNE

SHE may not be the Voice of Ireland, but teenager Kelly Mongan McDonagh still had a smile as wide as the River Blackwater after giving birth to a baby boy last Friday.

All roads leading to Millstreet for Sheep Shearing Championships 

ALL roads lead to the Green Glens Millstreet for the All Ireland and International Sheep Shearing and Wool Handling Championships on Saturday and Sunday 25th and 26th May 2013.

Hammer against anvil lights up blacksmith fest 

CAR parks full confirmed the days of yore remains popular and celebrated at the second Traditional Crafts and Blacksmithing Fair at Millstreet Country Park last Sunday.

Tidy Towns is making progress 

Noel McCarthy chairman of Fermoy Tidy towns Committee was happy to record yet another year of progress in the working of his group towards helping to make Fermoy litter-free and beautiful as he addressed the AGM of that body recently.

Trad fans turn to Mhuscrai fleadh cheoil 

JOE LEOGUE

THE finishing touches are being put in place for this weekend's County Fleadh Cheoil - the first to be held in the Cork Gaeltacht.

We could stage an Oxegen style fest in Mallow 

BILL BROWNE

THE Cork Racecourse in Mallow has the potential to become a major music festival venue for the South of Ireland.

Black & Red for gala banquet 

Avondhu Macra Club will host the national annual general meeting of Macra na Feirme and debating finals and this will be followed by a 'red and black' gala banquet on Saturday, May 11, in the Charleville Park Hotel.