"It wasn’t the fact that copious amounts of horse manure were piled on the rhubarb patch every spring that turned me against eating it," writes JOHN ARNOLD. 

A family are taking part in a fundraising challenge as a thank-you to the Mercy Hospital for caring for their family as they fought cancer, writes CHRIS DUNNE

Aisling Fitzgerald will be among the thousands taking part in The Echo Women’s Mini Marathon this weekend for a special cause, writes, CHRIS DUNNE

CHRIS DUNNE spoke to Andrea Hoye whose mother Anna Cremins was treated at the Mercy University Hospital when she was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer

Micheál Sheridan tells JENNIFER HORGAN about his return to the position of CEO of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, and about his recent diagnosis

This is a brilliant recipe if you have a glut of apples... and a sweet tooth!

The Mercy Heroes fundraising day takes place this Friday, October 20. CHRIS DUNNE talks to a family who have been fundraising for the Mercy University Hospital Foundation in memory of Ian Brown

The Mercy Heroes fundraising day takes place this Friday, October 20. CHRIS DUNNE talks to Antóine Cremin, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer and treated at the Mercy hospital

INMO General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha said: "We haven’t had a security audit of our hospitals since 2016, it is time now for the HSE to complete a full audit of what measures are in place in each hospital.”

Gardaí were alerted to an incident involving two male patients in the hospital shortly after 5:30am this morning.

As the Mercy Heroes 2022 fund-raising campaign takes place, CHRIS DUNNE talks to one family who benefited from POONS

Cork’s youngest “heroes” ed forces with the City Fire Brigade on Friday to launch this year’s campaign in aid of the Mercy Hospital’s Kids & Teens appeal.

A group of Probationer Firefighters are hauling a vintage fire truck over 3km through Cork city today, to raise much needed funds for the Mercy Hospital Heroes campaign.

As the annual Mercy Heroes fundraising drive takes place, CHRIS DUNNE talks to one mum whose son was diagnosed with leukaemia

A the annual ‘Mercy Heroes’ fundraising drive for the Mercy Kids and Teens Appeal takes place  CHRIS DUNNE talks to one family who have benefited from the Paediatric Oncology Outreach Nursing Service

Mallow man Dan Butler set himself the goal of walking 100km over 50 days, in aid of the Mercy Hospital, having been diagnosed with an incurable cancer last November, writes CHRIS DUNNE

A city centre street has been blocked off ahead of rush hour traffic due to a burst water main. Henry Street, which is beside the Mercy Hospital, has been closed this afternoon due to a burst pipe.

The Mercy Hospital has imposed visitor restrictions due to high levels of the influenza virus. The hospital has seen a surge in the number of patients with flu-like symptoms presenting to the Emergency Department.

THE number of people waiting for outpatient appointments in Cork for longer than 12 months has increased by more than 400% since 2014.

CONTROVERSIAL new parking charges in the Middle Parish have come under fire once more. City councillor Kenneth Collins has urged the local authority to roll back on new charges at the Mercy University Hospital.