TAoiseach Leo Varadkar has insisted Ireland has “one of the lowest levels of homelessness” by international standards. This is despite the fact Ireland’s homeless figures have risen to more than 10,000 in 2019. UN Special Rapporteur on Housing Leilani Farha wrote to the Irish Government back in the first quarter Read more…
Rebel Wheelers, the community group that caters for children and young adults with physical disabilities to partake in sports such as wheelchair basketball, rugby and athletics. Roll With Rebel Wheelers, takes place on Sunday, December 1st at Neptune Stadium, where 20-plus companies and community supporters will compete in wheelchair basketball.
Lord Mayor Cllr. Mick Finn formally launched the recently refurbished and illuminated Berwick fountain on Grand Parade last night. Conservation and preservation works were carried out on the almost 160-year-old fountain over the summer including comprehensive cleaning, treating and renovating of all stonework, overseen by the Cork City Council Architects Department. The fountain is also now lit for the first time in Read more…
Dara O’Briain one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this brand new show Voice Of Reason. Dara performed to a sold out crowd at Cork’s Live at the Marquee on Friday 29 June 2018 Check out our pics of some of the Read more…
Performer type: Comedy, Contortion. Country of origin: USA Performing at Dublin & Cork Website: http://www.flexiblecomedy.com Dubbed “Extremely funny” by The New York Times, Jonathan was born with the gifts of flexibility, curiosity, and goofiness, that he now uses these unique talents to astonish audiences around the globe. Over the course Read more…
In the run-in to Body & Soul weekend, you’d have been forgiven for being a little weather-beaten. The superlatives for our soaring temperatures were running out, the ‘Ireland is hotter than X’ comments become tiresome. And yet, you silently pleaded it was going to last just a little longer. As Read more…
James Bay the three time Grammy Award nominated and BRIT Award winning multiplatinum singer, songwriter took to the stage of the Marquee in Cork on 27th June 2018 to thousands of fans. Recently releasing his new single “Wild Love” this single marks Bay’s first new music since his internationally acclaimed, Grammy Read more…
2FM LIVE with Jenny Greene and the RTÉ Concert Orchestra play Cork Live at the Marquee on 22nd and 23rd June 2018 One of the most anticipated Live at the Marquee gigs lit up Cork tonight as Jenny and the Orchestra played to a sell out crowd. A whole new Read more…
Ryanair who claim to be the family friendly airline have thrown a family in to disarray. Grace the wife of a man who was removed from a Ryanair flight is now in turmoil as she talks to Brian from Unity. The man and his friends were removed from a Ryanair Read more…
Opening of Outdoor Gym at Fairfield Park Fairhill by the Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald 15th June 2018 The Lord Mayor Cllr Tony Fitzgerald officially open the City’s first outdoor gym at Fairfield Park. ( Fairfield Road/Upper Fairhill) The gym was funded by Healthy Ireland Fund, Cork City Council and Read more…
Performer type: Archery, Comedy, Contortion Country of origin: India Performing in Dublin & Cork Website: https://saratwister.com/ Sara performs the worlds only, one-woman, acrobatic-archery, interactive comedy-show. Sara is a self taught foot archer with a bow specially designed to fit her feet. By the age of 21, Sara lived in 13 Read more…
Performer type: Dancer, Stuntman, Comedian. Country of origin: Boston, USA. Performing at Dublin & Cork Website: http://beautyinthestreets.com The name “Snap Boogie” given by his late uncle, himself a former break dancer who passed the torch to his talented nephew. His performance includes multi disciplinary dance, Popping (robot dance), audience participation, Read more…
Tributes are being paid to Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison after police in Scotland confirmed his death. Scottish police confirmed on Friday that the body of Mr Hutchison had been found at Port Edgar marina at about 8.30pm on Thursday. The 36-year-old had been missing since Wednesday after reportedly being Read more…
Teen Talk an initiative to get teens talking about health and wellbeing. Comprising of over 500 transition year students from around Cork City and County come together on May 1st for a conference with high profile guest speakers Blizzards front man and well known mental health advocate Niall Breslin Read more…
The Swedish born Producer and DJ Avicii who’s real name is Tim Bergling has been found dead in Oman at the age of 28. A spokesperson for the DJ Diana Baron has said The family is devastated and we ask everyone to respect their need for privacy in this difficult Read more…
This Easter the Imperial hotel with its official charity partner Pieta House launch their 2018 Easter Chocolate Sale. The Easter Chocolate Sale takes place on Wednesday the 28th and Thursday the 29th of March. All proceeds from the Cork based events go directly to the Cork centre of Pieta House, Read more…
The West Cork rally held on 17th and the 18th March 2018 saw an influx of high performance rally cars and car enthusiasts watch on as they navigated the winding country roads. Both stages were Rossmore Stage, at Ahaguilla and Sam’s Cross Stage. Thanks to Michael O’Sullivan/OSM Photo for these outstanding shots Read more…
16 Days since we broke the news of the Gardaí presence at Mitchell’s Wood, Castlemartyr. which then turned into the search site for missing Tina Satchwell has come to an end. The Gardaí have indicated through high publicity that they say new evidence has come to light. It is now Read more…
Although The Burma have only been officially together a few years, for frontman Tony O’Donovan, the band has seemed like a constant. Even though the band are in their twenties, Cobh native Tony has been playing music with friend Peter Piggott since the pair were in their teens. “I’ve been Read more…
New Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald will address a major conference in Cork tomorrow. Deputy McDonald will speak in Cork City Hall tomorrow at 1pm in a conference which will discuss building for the future of a united Ireland. McDonald will address the conference along with Sinn Féin Vice Read more…
Over the years there have been many bands that have, for better or worse, helped shape the Cork rock landscape, even if, for most, the success was not long-lasting. The Sultans of Ping FC in all their obnoxious punk ridiculousness. The Frank and Walters with their awkwardly endearing melodic craftwork. Read more…
Four new artists have been added to the 2018 Live at the Marquee lineup. The long-running festival’s promoter Peter Aiken was in Cork today to announce a batch of new acts for the summer lineup, revealing singer-songwriters Gavin James and Jack Johnson as well as soul group Chic featuring Nile Read more…
English journalist Ian Bailey has had his appeal against the decision to charge him in France denied. The decision to charge him in France with the voluntary homicide of Sophie Toscan du Plantier has been upheld in the French 3 Judge appeal court called the Chambre d’Instruction in Paris. Read more…
Mark E. Smith, frontman of Manchester band The Fall, has died at the age of 60. Smith led post-punk band The Fall for over 40 years, forming the group in 1976 in Prestwich. The notoriously quick-tempered singer was famous for his at times fractious relationships with other members of his Read more…
A man in his believed to be in his 80’s has died in a three-vehicle collision in Co. Cork. The incident at Two Mile Inn on the N25 Midleton to Castlemartyr Road at around 10.45am this morning. The incident involved two cars and a truck. The man who was pronounced Read more…
Mary Lou McDonald has been confirmed as the next party leader of Sinn Féin. .@MaryLouMcDonald announced as President Elect of Sinn Féin pic.twitter.com/zdUQVpjJ9u — Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) January 20, 2018 Mrs. McDonald was confirmed as the next leader of the party at this morning’s Sinn Féin Árd Chomhairle Read more…
2018 has brought with it the usual pie in the sky pledges, New Year’s resolutions doomed before they even start, and a renewed sense of optimism about the world. Well… No matter the fate of the latter, there’s still music, right? Three weeks into the first month of the year Read more…
Christmas is not complete without a version of The Snowman by Raymond Briggs, but this version by Lorzy Lovey with Cork narration is just hilarious. ( Contains language in parts ) Hope ye enjoy as much as we did boy!
Listening to the debut EP of Lorraine Hogan, aka Raine, you’d scarcely believe it was the Cork artist’s first foray into the recording world. ‘Raine’ is accomplished and slick, subtle and sweeping in equal measures (for more, see Unity’s full review). Raine, who conjured up the record whilst in the Read more…
A homeless woman has been found dead in Cork City centre. The woman was found in Lower Oliver Plunkett Street in an area where a lot of homeless sleep rough at the back of a hotel. The area is used by homeless who are unable to access the nearby Simon Read more…
Aldi Ireland have issued a warning to their customers after being made aware of a hoax survey currently circulating on messaging services such as whatsapp. The link being circulated generates a page claiming to be ALDI and offer the short survey as a way of redeeming a €150 shopping voucher Read more…
“I love talking about this band. I would talk the hind legs off a donkey anyway!” Billy McGuinness’ passion is clear. For the guitarist of Irish rock band Aslan, the last 35 years have served up many surprises, stories of turbulent times, dispiriting lows and euphoric highs. “It comes down Read more…
Far from trying to tell any story other than her own, Cork singer Lorraine Hogan, aka Raine’s, debut EP is full to the brim with heartfelt confessions of lust and resilience. A record both sonically interesting and lyrically personal, ‘Raine’ shows the singer at her most vulnerable as she opens Read more…
Production of the latest season of US series ‘House of Cards’ has been halted, its creator Netflix has said. The company along with the show’s producer Media Rights Capital (MRC) announced the decision following allegations of sexual harassment against its co-lead actor Kevin Spacey. The award-winning political drama recently began Read more…
The Spanish Government has fired the Catalonian Prime Minister and has called for an election for a new parliament in the region. This is a result of a secret ballot in which the majority were in favour of Catalonia’s secession from Spain
Schools in counties across Ireland are set to remain closed on Monday as Hurricane Ophelia prepares to make landfall. Met Éireann has issued a “red alert status” for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford. The Department of Education has, following a meeting with the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning, Read more…
For the media world, the accusations regarding Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein are a shock; to the film world, they sadly seemed to come as no great surprise. It has now come to light that the film producer has allegedly left a blazing trail of atrocious behaviour towards women; no Read more…
Deerpark CBS in Cork is appealing for help from Ghostbusters after this video shows paranormal activity. At first look the video does look authentic, however I’ve watched enough of mediocre paranormal activity television programs where they do lead you in to believe it is indeed paranormal activity while the Igor Read more…
Fancy checking out some Cork music this week? Fear not, there’s a host of exciting artists to watch out for on Leeside in the next seven days. In Tua Nua, Cyprus Avenue @8pm Friday 6 October, €17.50 Irish rockers In Tua Nua return to Leeside this weekend as part of Read more…
With this weeks’ announcement of Noel Gallagher’s new album ‘Who Built the Moon?’ and Liam’s first solo record set to drop next week we now have a full house of imminent Gallagher releases for 2017. But what should we expect from the two albums? Liam Gallagher – ‘As You Were’ Read more…
The Black Dog Saloon & Mezcalaria (BDSM) bar in Cork has been ordered to take down its main sign. Cork City Council have rejected the pub’s application to retain the large retro signage above its door. The striking sign has provoked debate among Cork residents since the bar opened in Read more…
The Bishopstown Bar in Cork has been ordered by the court to close on October 24th and 25th for selling alcohol to a 17 year old. The youth who supposedly gained access using a security door, and was not attending the 18th birthday at the premises on the night was Read more…
Passengers are outraged as Bus Eireann announces that they will be cancelling a number of buses in eastern parts of Ireland. These include the Route 111, 109, 109A and 133 which travel to Athboy, Kells, Cavan and Wicklow. The announcement was published at 7:00 AM which left passengers taking Read more…
Aside from the usual suspects, this week in Cork will see a host of acts play in various venues for Culture Night 2017 as well as Coughlans Live Music Festival. To celebrate Culture Night 2017 young indie outfit The Burma will be playing a short set in Read more…
Six units of the Cork City Fire Brigade are tackling a raging blaze at the former office of the Revenue Commissioners on Sullivan’s Quay. Plumes of smoke are spreading out across the City.
Senior government officials have said they may send out a Government jet to fly Ibrahim Halawa back to Ireland. Several options are reportedly being explored for Halawa’s return, including the State paying for a commercial flight or bringing him home on the government Learjet. 21 year old Halawa Read more…
ISL Awareness Week’ from 16th to 24th September The Irish Deaf Society (IDS) is calling on the Government to end years of discrimination against those whose first language is Irish Sign Language (ISL) in employment, education, and in access to public services. The organisation has been Read more…
Gardai are investigating an incident which occurred around 1am this morning in Blarney, County Cork. A prison officer’s car was petrol bombed causing extensive damage to the car, although no one was hurt the blaze did cause the occupants of the home where the car was situated to flee for Read more…
Cork based rock band Crojayn have a string of live performances in the city lined up to mark the release of their new EP. The Cork quartet first made ripples Leeside four years ago, when they began busking on Patrick’s Street to fund their music. In their short career they Read more…
An attack on a man in Ballincollig, Co. Cork has left him with serious life threatening injuries. The man accompanied by two other men were confronted by a group armed with knives, bats and slash hooks. The altercation took place in Castle park housing estate less than 1km from the Read more…
Back in June of this year the Government-commissioned McKinnon Group published its recommendations. It included the retention of both the Cork City Council and the Cork County Councils. In 2015 the controversial Smiddy Report advocated by 3-2 suggested the amalgamation of both local authorities into one super-authority . A minority report by Read more…
On this day the 22nd of August 1922 one of the most influential figures in the fight for Irish freedom Michael Collins was shot and killed in Béal na mBláth, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Collins was an Irish revolutionary leader, politician, Minister for Finance, Director of Information, and Read more…
It seems as though Ireland’s luck is incredibly poor when it comes to astronomical events as the weather always worsens when we turn our eyes to the sky. This looks to be the case especially for the upcoming partial eclipse that would be viewable in Ireland on August 21st. As Read more…
The family of Bruce Forsyth have announced that the presenter has passed away this afternoon peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Wilnelia and all his children. Bruce well known for his catch phrase “nice to see you, to see you nice” was a household name not only in the Read more…
Coming up the end of august on Unity TV is Artist Spotlight and Unplugged with Sara Ryan. ( Take a look at Sara’s single Belle below ) Sara is a vocalist, songwriter and performer originally from Kildare now based in Cork City, who writes mainly in the folk, blues and Read more…
Michael Konstantin the man behind many Irish boosting songs has done a song for Conor McGregor. What’s even better is the man himself Conor has liked the song so much he’s giving Michael and crew flights, accommodation and tickets to the big fight in Las Vegas Michael reacting on Facebook Read more…
Record numbers of people were diagnosed with HIV in Ireland last year among other STI’s In Cork alone there has been an increase in reported cases. According to the head of Cork’s Sexual Health Centre, Deirdre Seery, for the 31 weeks to date this year, there has been 828 reported STIs Read more…
The Irish Defence force is suffering from a drain in staff members, with 60 personnel from all ranks leaving each month. This is occurring despite a large amount of resources being invested in recruitment, sparking fears that the amount of people entering will not make up for the deficit of Read more…
A Young Cork girl Ciara Twomey is recovering in a Thai hospital after suffering serious injuries in a freak quad bike accident. Ciara Twomey currently has no sight in her left eye, according to her brother as family travel to Thailand Ciara a general nursing student from Institute of Technology Read more…
Ireland, known among many tourists and migrants as a ‘top five friendliest nation,’ is also well known for another ranking: the global corruption ranking. The ranking which is scored on how cleanly each country’s political system is seen to operate is also seen as the definitive guide and released each Read more…
Ed Sheeran tickets went on sale Saturday morning 8th July at 9AM for his Irish Tour and since then there has been a lot of confusion around the purchasing terms. The most confusing question with many answers is what if I buy the ticket on my Ticket master account but Read more…
Unity on Arklow Musician And Rapper Oisín Mac Giolla Bhríde who was born in 1993 at the Rotunda maternity hospital, Dublin. He was then raised in county Wicklow. Our man Thomas caught up with Oisín to ask him a few questions to get to know him a bit more, his Read more…
During the morning hours of June 14th 2017 a fire broke out in the 24 story apartment building, Grenfell Tower which housed 400 to 550 people. The fire started in the lower floors of the building at 12:54am before spreading quickly through the building, trapping the residents.The fire alarms did not Read more…
One Love Manchester Live Video of the One Love Benefit concert for the victims of the Manchester Attacks on the 22 May 2017. A long list of Artists performing and A possible Take That Robbie Williams Reunion.
Grattan United A.F.C. one of cork’s biggest Clubs and the oldest club in the Cork AUL League is having its Second Annual Footgolf Classic Tournament in Aid of Marymount Hospice on the 11th of June 2017 at Foot Golf Cork, Ringenane, Kinsale, Co.Cork. What is so special about Read more…
Unity On Indiependence Independence is a Music Festival which in recent years has become a household name and has really set the standard for what a festival should provide as far as entertainment, accommodation, and food and beverages. running from 4th – 6th of august in deer farm, Mitchelstown, County Read more…
Myles Performs his song Come Hold My Hand Son for Unity TV at A Live recording session. The session was recorded at Quinlan’s Bar, Watercourse Road, Blackpool Cork City. Its a song thats close to his heart and a song that a lot of people can relate to. Pictured Read more…
exclusively for Unity TV – Artist Spotlight Cork Band Limit 60 Performs “I Need You”
Unity TV Unplugged with Myles Gaffney This is a first for Unity TV and would like to thank Myles for his patience, time, and support. It was completely unrehearsed, and Unplugged in a normal everyday environment. We just went for it. Google started in a college dorm so Unity Read more…
Unity caught up with Cork Musician Paul Morrissey to ask him a few questions to get to know him a bit more, his influences and where he started.. When and why did you start playing? At 13 got my first guitar out of a skip Which instruments do you Read more…
Unity on Jamie Mcdonald Jamie grew up in Carlow where he began his musical career busking on her mean streets. Influenced by a musical family and of course many musical inspirations from Beethoven to Leonard Cohen, The Beatles, folk music and much more he began his musical journey. Busking around Read more…
Unity Media On an extremely talented vocalist, songwriter and all round performer Sara Bear. Sara Bear is a vocalist, songwriter and performer originally from Kildare now based in Cork City, who writes mainly in the folk, blues and soul tradition. She is currently in studio recording her third single. Sara Read more…
Myles Gaffney performs his well known song Northside Till I Die for Unity Media on the stage in Quinlan’s Bar, Blackpool, Cork City. Quinlans Bar
Ian O’Sullivan is an Irish Guitarist & Composer. He has played with many rock & metal bands over the years and Ianos is his solo instrumental project. He currently plays with Mark Cross and John A.B.C. Smith in God’s Army (Massacre Records, Germany).. www.facebook.com/ianosmusic
Sometime over the next 2 weeks we will be catching up with limit 60 And hopefully to record a performance and interview. But heres what we know so far Limit 60’s pop-rock/funk groove infuses the power and soul of both genres, creating an electrifying, new sound. Founded by two members during Read more…
This guy breaks down chainsmokers music, and shows how they probably write there songs.
