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LAST week, I was lucky to participate in discussions about an exciting partnership between the HSE and the Churchfield Community Trust to green the St...
THR Cork gentleman is as important a figure to our lives as St Finbarr’s Cathedral or Patrick Street. As important a figure to our heritage as...
IF you are travelling abroad this summer, here are some things you should consider before you head off. Covid-19 rules “Some countries still have...
IN 2021, I was proud to fight for the reopening of Southdoc Blackpool. Southdoc were planning to keep the facility closed and leave the Northside with...
AS we prepare to celebrate World Meditation Day on May 21, it’s important to acknowledge the profound impact that meditation can have on our mental...
I DON’T know who in the GAA decides what matches can be seen by the owners of every television set in Ireland, or by restricted, fee-paying,...
UNDER the Drugs Payment Scheme, you and your family only have to pay a maximum of €80 each month for approved prescribed drugs and medicines, and...
WHAT is the rent a room scheme? The Rent a Room Scheme allows householders to rent out a room in their homes up to a maximum of €14,000 per annum...
PRICES have risen this year and you may be struggling to pay for the everyday things you need to support yourself and your family. The government...
IN November, 2009, a meeting was called for the Canon Packham Hall in Douglas, which was addressed by the Biodiversity Officer of Cork County Council,...
The Good Friday Agreement was a triumph for constitutional democracy on our island. It helped end one of Europe’s most deadly and enduring campaigns...
WHEN a relationship ends, you may have questions about your property rights, including ‘who gets the house’ and ‘what about the children?’...
IF you commit a motoring offence, and the penalty includes penalty points, your driving licence will be endorsed with one or more points. Some traffic...
WHEN travelling abroad, we should be prepared for all eventualities. It is very important, if you are holidaying in another EU country, that you bring...
Q: As an employee, what are my entitlements in relation to Public Holidays? Most employees are entitled to paid leave on public holidays. There is an...
AS we head into the final few months before State exams, let us look at some ideas to support parents and students during this somewhat stressful...
I RECENTLY wrote an article on New Year’s Resolutions, and mentioned that I am a coaching psychologist; I was surprised and pleased to get a number...
JURY service is when you are instructed to attend court with other members of the public, so the court can select people to sit on juries for upcoming...
I AM here today to discuss issues affecting our planet. Climate change is defined as “long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These...
THERE has been a lot of discussion recently about dog ownership and the current level of regulations in Ireland. Although ‘man’s best friend’,...
A HP agreement is a credit agreement. You hire an item (for example, a car, laptop or television) and pay an agreed amount in monthly payments. You do...
Q: What are tips, gratuities and service charges? Tipping is mainly associated with the hospitality sector. It is also common among other services...
A NEW Rent Tax Credit was introduced in December, 2022, for people who pay for private rented accommodation. The tax credit is 20% of the rent you...
THIS is the time of year when a lot of people are getting colds and flus and may have to take time off work. Today, we are going to look at what...
THE Leaving Cert can be a stressful time for parents as well as students. As parents, we want the best for our children, to achieve and reach their...
CANCER has touched the lives of almost everyone in Ireland in some manner. The importance of screening cannot be overemphasised. Early detection of...
A NEW report based on a Republic of Ireland survey of 1,657 people has found over-65s in Cork play a pivotal role in society and the lives of younger...
CHRISTMAS is always St Vincent de Paul’s busiest time of the year, but this winter season has seen a huge increase in demand for our services. It...
AS the Christmas season approaches, there will be a big increase in shopping as we rush around purchasing presents and household goods. Unfortunately,...