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2 October 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) hosted a celebratory AlzTalks event which featured people living with dementia, carers and musicians at the Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay, Shandon, Cork last Wednesday, September 27th from 6.30pm-9.00pm. The eclectic event – which featured the legendary John Spillane – was aimed... Read More
1 October 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Fortress Spike Island has been named ‘Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction’ at the 2017 World Travel Awards 2017, seeing off a shortlist which included the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace and the Colosseum. Spike Island has proven to be a top tourist success following its takeover by... Read More
30 September 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council welcomes applications for Arts Grants and Arts Funding Schemes for 2018 Underpinned by the 2011-2015 Cork City Art and Cultural strategy, four schemes – Arts Grants, Arts in Context, Individual Artists Bursary awards and the Project Scheme – are designed to create opportunities for artists,... Read More
29 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Foundation were delighted to launch the first International Community in London on Thursday 28th of September, kindly hosted by Ambassador of Ireland to the UK Adrian O’Neill. Cork Foundation, whose main aim is to connect Cork network globally to support Cork people locally. This non-profit organisation matches... Read More
28 September 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland’s 2017 sales mission to the UAE and India kicked off this week. A delegation of 12 Irish tourism operators, including Sheenco Travel (based in Clashmore, near Bantry, West Cork), is taking part in the targeted travel trade mission. With approximately 100,000 visitors from the UAE and India travelling... Read More
29 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council Chief Executive Ann Doherty Launches First Annual Report of Cork Age Friendly City Strategy 2016-2020 At an event in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork yesterday Ann Doherty, Chief Executive, Cork City Council and chairperson of the Cork Age Friendly City Alliance, launched the Annual Report... Read More
29 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Global Leaders in Perinatal Brain Monitoring & Neuroprotection to Convene in Ireland to Share Research & Collaboration. The world’s leading experts in neonatal brain development, monitoring and protection will convene in Killarney from 5 to 7 October 2017 to share innovative research at the Brain Monitoring and Neuroprotection... Read More