Norma Smurfit, the driving force behind some of Ireland’s biggest and best fundraising events, was this week joined by a host of famous faces to promote the upcoming Spring Clean for Charity event that takes place in Cork City Hall on Saturday, September 24th. Bill Cullen, Jackie Lavin, Lorraine Keane and Celia Holman Lee, pledged to de-clutter their homes and donate items in support of Cork's biggest charity sale, and are asking you to do the same.

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Network Cork's first gathering post the summer will be held on Wednesday 7th September at Maryborough House Hotel & Spa. The guest speaker will be Norah Casey from Harmonia Publications and Dragon's Den. From her experience running some of the top women’s magazines in the country to her work with start-up and fledgling businesses every business women in Cork will have something to learn from this evening.

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A giant Tea Party will be held this weekend, Sunday 28th August at Ballyseedy Home and Garden, Fota Retail Park, Carrigtwohill, to launch the Ballyseedy Kids Club. The event is in aid of the Jack and Jill Foundation.

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The Killarney Chamber of Tourism & Commerce has expressed its deep shock and disappointment following today’s announcement that Ryanair is to end its Dublin – Kerry route from September 7th.

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Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens in Clonakilty will host a West Cork Jobs Forum on Thursday 25th August from 6.30pm. The West Cork Jobs Forum organised by Fernhill House Hotel & Gardens will focus on providing people with the tools to improve their skills, tailor their CVs, and improve their online presence to boost their chances of getting a job.

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Today cycling legend Sean Kelly led 149 amateur cyclists from the City Hall in Cork on a 600km Charity Cycle around the six counties of Munster which will take place over the next four days. The cycle known as The Tour de Munster is now in its 11th year and this year all proceeds raised will go towards Down Syndrome Ireland (Munster branches).

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