28 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 128 Artists and arts organisations are set to receive funding of over €166,000 from Cork County Council through its 2024 Arts Grants Scheme. Considering the scheme at their meeting on Monday February 12th Councillors noted that there has been a sharp rise in applications to the Arts Grants... Read More
27 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork International Choral Festival, which was previously part of An Tóstal, was founded in the mid-20th century. An Tóstal was a national festival that began in 1952 and featured several cultural activities that aimed to encourage tourists to visit Ireland. Over the years, the Cork International Choral... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Olann Kelleher is Cork Person of the Month for February for his outstanding service to the legal profession, both as a solicitor and as a recently retired District Court Judge, along with his contributions to sport. Olann’s journey from a solicitor to a much-respected District Court Judge distinguishes... Read More
26 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Poker is a big deal in Ireland. We don’t have specific details about how popular in monetary terms -it’s a grey area- but we can give it some context. The online casino industry in Ireland is expected to hit around €1.14bn by the end of 2024. The market could... Read More
26 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There are over 20,000 active cryptocurrencies, with new ones emerging daily. The total value of cryptocurrency peaked at $2.9 trillion by the end of 2021 but dropped to $970 million by June 2022 due to a market downturn starting in April 2022. Cybercriminals exploit cryptocurrency trading to launder... Read More
25 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the new Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) and Women’s Groups Fund 2024. Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the €254,559 LEP capital only fund will help groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with... Read More
22 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week 2024 will take place this year from 17th-25th August and will celebrate the theme of Connections, Routes and Networks. During National Heritage Week 2024 taking place from 17th – 25th August, we are encouraging you to explore the physical, cultural and natural connections in your... Read More
21 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Classic Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Should Own In the ever-changing world of fashion, trends come and go, but there are certain wardrobe staples that stand the test of time. From versatile skirts to tailored blazers, these timeless pieces form the foundation of a classic and sophisticated wardrobe. Here’s... Read More
21 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The West Cork Chamber Music Festival was founded in 1995 by the renowned pianist Francis Humphrys in Bantry, West Cork, Ireland. Every summer, the festival delights audiences with immersive musical experiences that often comprise three or four short concerts a day. The event features approximately sixty events... Read More
17 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been announced as Crosshaven Centra owners Bernard and Ann Lynch. The Lynch’s have been organizing an annual triathlon for the past 20 years to raise funds for local clubs, schools, charities and organisations in the Cork... Read More
16 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Franciscan Well brewery are unveiling the first instalment of their Docklands Series of beers in selected bars across Cork City this month The series celebrates the craft, culture, and vibrant spirit of Cork with innovative craft beers which pay homage to and are brewed in Cork! Each... Read More
15 February 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It was a busy start to the year at Ireland’s two busiest airports with just over 2.3 million passengers going through the terminals at Cork Airport and Dublin Airport during January, according to daa, which operates the two airports. 183,000 passed through Cork Airport while just over two... Read More