Maria Herlihy When it comes to seeing the world, the Macroom Guides and Rangers have been on their travels more than most, having ventured to France, Germany, Wales, Switzerland, Kenya and India.
It's a submerged glacial woodland that has been hidden for decades but freakish low rain levels throughout the summer of 2018 has resulted in the emergence of an ecological wonderland.
Bill Browne Still smoking but desperately trying to 'kick the habit' once and for all? If that sounds familiar, then you might be interested in signing up for a smoking cessation course specifically tailored for women taking place in Mallow next month.
A fascinating and informative riverside tour will take place in Carrigadrohid on Thursday, August 23, under the umbrella of Heritage Week.
Sheila Fitzgerald Although in excess of 9,000km separates the sandy beaches of Sri Lanka from the rolling hills of Duhallow, romance was the common denominator that prompted Bernie Kearney and Trevor Ashton to celebrate their wedding in the two far apart locations.
Maria Herlihy Running a half marathon is no easy going, but add a 20 pound firefighter's suit and things get a lot tougher.
Sadie is a ten year old cat I've been seeing a lot recently: she developed the most common hormonal condition seen in pet cats.
While summer time is associated with lazy, hazy days in the North Cork village of Kilbrin there's plenty going on to keep all ages active at this time of the year.
Bill Browne The public has been invited to take a trip through Mallow's fascinating and colourful past during a free guided walking tour taking place through the heart of the town next Thursday after noon (July 26).
It has been referred to as the 'Tinder of the property market', and so far over 1,000 tenants, many of them from Cork, have signed up to a new property management service trying to make the moving process less painful for tenants.
John Tarrant The hum of the threshing machine is awaited for the annual Cullen and District Special Needs Association Vintage Day this Sunday on the grounds of Cullen GAA Ground commencing at 1pm.
Summer Stars is a free nationwide summer reading programme taking place at each of Cork County's 28 branch libraries during July and August.
Maria Herlihy With so many people basking in the sunshine, the good weather, for some, also poses mental health challenges, including anxiety, tiredness and stress.
A great crowd of friends, relatives and neighbours turned up at the Park Bar, Kanturk on Monday night for the launch of the book entitled 'Lewy Body Dementia Survival and Me' written by Kevin Quaid, who lives in Kileenleagh, Kanturk.
He is a proud "Broadford boy" and stock to a famous hurling clan and at 6'1" in his bare feet, Kevin Quaid is a gentle giant. He is great company too as he recalls stories of a life on building sites and how he went from the boom to bust in Ireland and back again in Australia.
John Tarrant Newly formed athletics club Mount Hilary hosted a leg of the Munster Mountain Hill Running series at Mount Hilary near Banteer.
