Green Party candidate for Cork South Central Lorna Bogue talks to Evening Echo reporters Liz Dunphy and Audrey Ellard Walsh in the latest ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video.
The ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video series aims to give Cork voters an insight into their general election candidates’ lives, loves and interests.
Fine Gael Party candidate for Cork South Central Jerry Buttimer talks to Evening Echo reporters Liz Dunphy and Audrey Ellard Walsh in the latest ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video.
The ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video series aims to give Cork voters an insight into their general election candidates’ lives, loves and interests.
Renua candidate for Cork South Central Ciaran Kenneally talks to Evening Echo reporters Liz Dunphy and Audrey Ellard Walsh in the latest ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video.
The ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video series aims to give Cork voters an insight into their general election candidates’ lives, loves and interests.
Fianna Fáil candidate for Cork South Central Micheál Martin talks to Evening Echo reporters Liz Dunphy and Audrey Ellard Walsh in the latest ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video.
The ‘Get to Know Your Candidate’ video series aims to give Cork voters an insight into their general election candidates’ lives, loves and interests.
GARDAÍ, army, and business staff dived into a pool of iced water to raise money for Special Olympics Munster.
Polar Plunge, Get Freezing for a Reason…. at Reardens, Washington Steet in aid of Special Olympics. Video by Larry Cummins. Evening Echo.
Garda Supt Tom Myers smiles before he takes the plunge. Pic: Larry Cummins
The ‘Get Freezing for a Reason’ ‘polar plunge’ took place outside Rearden’s bar on Washington Street.
Stephen Foster took the plunge dressed as Elsa from Frozen. Pic: Larry Cummins
“There was a great feel-good factor, it was a really fun event,” said Sgt O’Connor, despite the soaking.
Soldiers from Collins Barracks, Cork with special olympic soccer player Colm Monahan before the soldiers took the plunge. Pic: Larry Cummins
Athletes due to compete in the Special Olympics were in charge of the dunking. They threw a ball at a target, which released a lever that tipped each well-wishing victim into the pool of iced water.
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UP TO 250 people took part in the annual St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow ‘Colour Run‘.
This year’s run, organised as part of the transition year Young Social Innovators project, was part of their campaign ‘No Body Is Perfect’ raising awareness of eating disorders.
The St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow 5K Colour Run was a fantastic event organised by the Transition Year, Young Social Innovator students as part of their No-BODY Is Perfect campaign. The No-BODY Is Perfect project aims to raise awareness about eating disorders in society today focusing on issues such as Muscle Dysmorphia and pro Anorexic websites.
TY students ‘paint’ passing runners Aisling Cronin and Lily Murphy during the colour run at Mallow.
Pic; Larry Cummins.
The condition of Muscle Dysmorphia, also known as “Bigorexia” is a reverse of anorexia which involves disordered fixation on exercising and nutrition, as by devoting inordinate amounts of time and attention on exercise routines, dietary regiments, and nutritional supplements. Use of anabolic steroids is also especially high.
On the other hand, Pro-Anorexic websites are the promotion of behaviours related to actively encourage users to deny their bodies of any type of food. This is a warped online world, where they highlight anorexia as a lifestyle choice rather than a disease. The St Mary’s students along with teacher Ms Donna Lyons wish to raise awareness about these eating disorders and the 5K worked wonders at highlighting these cult-like eating conditions.
Approx 250 people took part in the annual St Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow ‘Colour Run’.
The school community at St Mary’s Mallow wish to sincerely thank the people of Mallow and surrounding areas for their support in making this event such a success.
TY students Grainne Sexton, Laura Finnegan and Geri Cairns.
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Master thatcher, Richard Ó Loideoin, adjusting the ridge with a mallet during the re-thatching of the roof of the Boothouse Bar & Restaurant at Upper Glanmire, Co. Cork. Pic: Denis Minihane.
Brian and Louise Kenny, proprietors of the Boothouse Bar & Restaurant, Upper Glanmire, Co. Cork, which was re-thatched by master thatcher, Richard Ó Loideoin.
Pic: Denis Minihane.
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Over 1200 clients/pupils from special needs schools and services across Cork City and County, along with their carers/teachers attended a free two hour session at Funderland, Monahan Road on Thursday 7th April 2016.
Enjoying the ‘Waltzers’ are Darren, Alison, Seamus, Elaine and Stuart at Funderland, Monahan Road, Cork. Over 1200 clients/pupils from special needs schools and services across Cork City and County, along with their carers/teachers attended a free two hour session at Funderland, Monahan Road on Thursday 7th April 2016.
Megan Morrissey, Joleen O’Driscoll and Marguerite O’Sullivan from St Paul’s, Montenotte having fun at Funderland, Monahan Road, Cork.
Unnamed pair having fun at Funderland, Monahan Road, Cork
Volunteer Paul O’Connor with David Keenan and Rita Murphy on a fast-moving ride at Funderland, Monahan Road, Cork.
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More than 1,200 clients/pupils from special needs schools and services across Cork City and County, along with their carers/teachers attended a free two-hour session at Funderland, Monahan Road.
Megan Morrissey, Joleen O’Driscoll and Marguerite O’Sullivan from St Paul’s, Montenotte having fun at Funderland, Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins
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The ceremony for the raising of the amber flag, an initiative to promote positive mental health in a school community, at St. Angela’s College, St. Patrick’s Hill, Cork. Video Denis Minihane.
Students and principal, Pat Curran at the ceremony for the raising of the amber flag, an initiative to promote positive mental health in a school community, at St. Angela’s College, St. Patrick’s Hill, Cork.
Picture: Denis Minihane.
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ISPCA inspectors have rescued three small dogs from squalid conditions in the back garden of a house in the Youghal area of Cork.
One of the dogs rescued from the home in the Youghal area. Picture: ISPCA
Inspector Lisa O’Donovan discovered the dogs living in a filthy back garden, littered with debris and faeces, with no access to clean water or food. The only shelter available to the dogs was a cage with a dirty duvet inside. Inspector O’Donovan visited on a rainy day, and found the duvet was soaking wet.
A male Yorkshire terrier was found with an intensely matted coat and in a state of collapse. He was barely moving and was dangerously thin. Two Chihuahuas were also present, one of them severely emaciated and the other pregnant.
The three dogs were seized and transferred for immediate veterinary attention. The Yorkshire terrier, now named Benjamin Button, was found to be just a step away from death. He was severely dehydrated and emaciated, and underneath his matted coat was just skin and bone. The two Chihuahuas, now known as Bonnie and Clyde, received immediate care for dehydration and poor body weight.
The small back yard the three dogs were living in. Picture: ISPCA
“As a seasoned Inspector, I was absolutely horrified to find such small, frail little dogs living in such a horrendous squalor,” Inspector O’Donovan said. “It is terribly upsetting to find any animals living in such a state, but especially little tiny dogs. There is no question in my mind that the little Yorkie would have died within 48 hours. It was such a relief to be able to remove them as an authorised officer under the Animal Health and Welfare Act.”
Allegedly the previous occupants vacated the property a few weeks previous. One dog was microchipped however the no information was registered with the microchipping database. An on-going investigation is continuing.
One of the animals was just hours from death, ISPCA inspectors said. Picture: ISPCA
Bonnie and Clyde are now in the care of the ISPCA Equine Rescue Centre in Mallow, and will be available for adoption once they are healthy enough. Benjamin Button will be in foster care with Inspector O’Donovan until his health improves and he has gained sufficient weight, which could be several months.
ISPCA Inspectors investigate complaints of cruelty, neglect and abuse in all kinds of situations mostly in relation to inadequate food, substandard living conditions and lack of necessary veterinary treatment.
To report cruelty to an animal, please complete the ISPCA on-line confidential complaint form http://www.ispca.ie/cruelty_complaint, email helpline@ispca.ie or call 1890 515 515 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm). Your details will remain confidential and you will only be contacted if further information is required to enable ISPCA Inspectors to investigate your concerns in a timely fashion.
If you would like to make a donation to the ISPCA visit www.ispca.ie for more information.
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While much of Cork city and many parts of the county came under pressure from flooding due to high tides and howling winds, it was the intensity of the waves and the sheer power of the sea that caused Garryvoe’s local infrastructure to succumb.
The promenade and footpaths at Garryvoe Beach, East Cork, have been extensively damaged in the recent storms. Some sections of pathway are impassable. Video: David Keane
A section of damaged footpath on Garryvoe Strand.
Picture: David Keane.
Cork County Council personnel working on the clean up operation on Garryvoe Strand.
Picture: David Keane.
A section of damaged footpath on Garryvoe Strand.
Picture: David Keane.
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The former Chief Scout of Scouting Ireland, who passed away on Sunday night following an 18- month battle with cancer, was honoured by a guard of honour featuring members of the organisation, young and old, from near and far.
Mr Shinnick, who dedicated the best part of five decades to scouting, was remembered as a humble man, a hard worker and a firm friend.
Last month Mr Shinnick bid an emotional farewell to Scouting Ireland, announcing his battle with terminal cancer.
In a poignant message revealed that he has been battling cancer for 18 months.
“Unfortunately despite the best efforts of a wonderful medical team, my own and my family’s strength and positive thoughts, and of course, the prayers and well wishes of my thousands upon thousands of Scouting friends across Ireland and further afield, my journey is drawing to a close,” he stated in a message posted on Scouting Ireland’s website.
“In all the roles I have held, or projects I was involved with, and indeed in my own endeavours outside of Scouting, I have tried to let the Scout Promise and Law be my compass and I can say that “I did my best.”
Operations Director at Fermoy based company Micro-Bio, Mr Shinnickfirst joined the Catholic Boys Scouts of Ireland in 1963, taking on various roles within the organisation over the years including founding the Glanworth Scout Group in 1991, serving as Regional Commissioner in 1996 and finally being elected Chief Scout in 2011.
Chief mourners at yesterday’s Requiem Mass were Mr Shinnick’s wife Marian, daughters Emma and Aoife and brother Brynley.
In a moving oration about her father, Aoife told mourners of the “tremendous courage and strength” he showed in his recent battle with ill health.
“His optimism and good spirits kept us all going through this difficult time, always putting everyone else’s needs before his own.
“Even in the last few weeks he continued to meet with dear friends and family, spending time with everyone who came to visit and even giving them words of wisdom, advice and duties to be carried out at this celebration. You can rest now Dad, having given so much of your life to others.
“I know that you will always be looking over us, guiding us, and in our eyes you will always be our Dad, our chief and our hero.”
Gifts presented during the offertory procession included a family photograph, a collection of CDs and DVDs representing Michael John’s love of music and film, a Fermoy Soccer Club jersey, a Micro-Bio helmet and his Scouting Ireland Chief Scout neckerchief.
AT CASTLE SAUNDERSON – Former Chief Scout Michael John Shinnick at the opening of the Castle Saunderson Campsite in Cavan with President Michael D. Higgins after he presented the President with a special carved scout stave.
Among the many hundreds of mourners to visit Glanworth yesterday were Chief Executive Officer of Scouting Ireland, John Lawlor, and current Chief Scout, Christy McCann.
Mr Lawlor recalled that “Michael John loved being Chief Scout and he was very good at it. He left us with a legacy of achievement and growth in Scouting Ireland.”
Evening Echo editor Maurice Gubbins speaking about Michael John Shinnick.
The remains of former chief scout Michael John Shinnick arrive at Holy Cross church in Glanworth yesterday
Picture: Eddie O’Hare
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The youth band are busy rehearsing at St Finbarr’s Cathedral Hall, Cork, for their upcoming concert as part of the Life Long Learning Festival. Video: David Keane
Sunday’s events cater to a wide variety of interests. At 11am there will be a tour of Cork’s Butter Museum by the Firkin Crane theatre in Shandon.
Robert White, playing with the Barrack Street Youth Band at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Hall, as part of the Life Long Learning events.
Picture: David Keane.
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After six years on the housing list, the family, who are originally from Poland, have been forced to give up their much-wanted home after a gang of people, ranging in age from teens to mid-40s, set a fire outside it and attacked the father of the family.
Roxanne, daughter of the couple forced from their home.
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THE new look Páirc Ui Chaoimh is getting closer and closer with each passing week.
Evening Echo videographer Larry Cummins this week captured the ongoing work that will see the new northern stand constructed.
At a cost of €78m, the redevelopment of Páirc Uí Chaoimh is one of the biggest construction projects in Cork for years. Most of the work so far has been in tearing down the existing stands and preparing the grounds for construction. The Government has committed €30m towards funding.
Sisk are the main contractors carrying out the stadium’s redevelopment. Picture: Larry Cummins.
The plan is to have the project finished by 2017, in time to host one of the Munster finals.
The new Páirc Uí Chaoimh is expected to open in summer 2017. Picture: Larry Cummins.
It is also expected to be part of Ireland’s bid to hold the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
With building well under way, the new stadium will include state-of-the-art facilities for players, fans, and staff, with restaurants, conference facilities, a new press box, museum, and capacity increased to 45,000.
Construction of the new stand (formerly the Uncovered Stand) at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Picture: Larry Cummins
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Tony Quirke, who hails from Blackrock and now lives in Ballymacoda, and Michael Downey have been working around the clock for the last few months to make the heroic journey a reality.
Ted Noonan Chairman Chernobyl Orphans loading the truck with aid for Belarus. Video by Denis Scannell. Evening Echo.
Michael Downey, Michael Noonan, Ted Noonan, Chairman Chernobyl Orphans Fund and Tony Quirke beside the loaded truck with aid for Belarus.
Picture: Denis Scannell
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100-year-old Mary McGrath, born on Easter Monday 1916, meeting the Lord Mayor Cllr Chris O’Leary in City Hall, Cork. Audrey Ellard Walsh story. Video Larry Cummins
100-year-old Mary McGrath, born on Easter Monday 1916, meeting the Lord Mayor Cllr Chris O’Leary in City Hall, Cork.
Pic; Larry Cummins
100-year-old Mary McGrath in front of the ‘Women of The Rising’ bus at City Hall, Cork. Pic; Larry Cummins
l to r; David O’Byrne, Brid Drake, and Patricia O’Regan of The UCC Players, Fiona Connolly and Martin Walsh of Bus Eireann; Mary McGrath with Lord Mayor Cllr Chris O’Leary, Pat O’Hanlon, Bus Eireann, Finola Doyle-O’Neiil, Director and Playwright, and Michael Cronin and Denise Goggin of The UCC Players in front of the bus.
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A PLAQUE has been placed in Daunt Square in Cork city centre in memory of Mary Aikenhead, founder of the Religious Sisters of Charity order, who was born nearby on January 19, 1787.
Bishop John Buckley with members of the Religious Sisters of Charity and Friends of Mary Aikenhead, at the unveiling of the plaque to Mary Aikenhead, foundress of the Religious Sisters of Charity, in Daunt’s Square, Cork.
Picture: Denis Scannell
The plaque to Mary Aikenhead, foundress of the Religious Sisters of Charity, in Daunt’s Square, Cork.
Picture: Denis Scannell
Bishop John Buckley with Tracey Kidd and John Kidd, at the unveiling of the plaque to Mary Aikenhead, foundress of the Religious Sisters of Charity, in Daunt’s Square, Cork.
Picture: Denis Scannell
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Sean Walsh is back home after his trip to Liverpool fulfilling his dreams of seeing his heroes Liverpool play at Anfield. Video by Denis Minihan
Sean Walsh arriving back at Cork Airport after his weekend trip to see Liverpool playing at Anfield, and being greeted by a group of volunteers from Helping Cork’s Homeless which organised the trip in conjunction with Claire Fielding.
Picture: Denis Minihane.
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