25 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Graham Norton returned to his old school today to launch a new book “Bandon Grammar School – A History”, written by the school’s Principal Ian Coombes. Upwards of 1200 past and present pupils, parents and staff are expected to give Norton a tremendous reception, his first time back... Read More
25 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Marymount University Hospital and Hospice is holding its annual Light Up a Life Ceremony on its hospital grounds in Curraheen, on Sunday 1st December from 3pm to 6pm. Special guest this year is Donncha O’Callaghan who will officially light the lights at Marymount campus. The events on the... Read More
25 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Glandore Cork presents an evening of life lessons from entrepreneurs who have failed and lived to tell the tale and how failure can make a business stronger. There’s very little that’s guaranteed in the world of start-ups, except for failure, which in some form, is pretty much guaranteed.... Read More
24 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carlsberg is proud to announce the launch of Carlsberg 0.0 into Ireland. Carlsberg 0.0 is a refreshing, great tasting Danish Pilsner with zero alcohol, zero sugar and 46 calories per bottle. The alcohol-free category has doubled in size in the past 12 months, driven by consumers desire to... Read More
24 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City and County Archives Service is delighted to have received a donation of the extensive personal archive of Rita Lynch, Ireland’s most famous soprano of the mid to late 20th century. A reception was held at Cork City and County Archives on 21 November with Deputy Lord... Read More
23 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gifted Craft and Design Fair Cork is the ultimate destination for anyone interested in craft, design, unique independent brands and artisan food producers at City Hall Cork from November 29 to December 1. And this year sees the launch of Art Source Cork, featuring the best of contemporary... Read More
23 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First islands policy to be developed in 23 years Views of islanders to be central to policy At a special event today, Saturday, on Sherkin Island, An Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Simon Coveney T.D., in conjunction with the Government Chief Whip and Minister of... Read More
22 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport took home the accolade for Best B2C (business-to-consumer) Campaign at last night’s 2019 Spider Awards. Cork Airport was awarded at the prestigious digital awards ceremony for its most recent drive to increase brand awareness and maximise bookings through its digital marketing campaign Love Taking Off. The... Read More
22 November 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place, the unexpected oasis near the centre of Cork city, continues to expand and improve on the already incredible facilities available there. A combined bookshop, print gallery, and map room will be opened on Saturday afternoon next, November 23rd. The new bookshop, located at the entrance... Read More
22 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is delighted to confirm Cork City will host European Maritime Day (EMD) on May 14 and 15 next year. This is the first time that Ireland has been selected by the Council of the European Union to hold this flagship two-day conference which has become one of... Read More
21 November 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Oaklodge Nursing Home resident, Peg Curtin, celebrated her 100th birthday with family, friends and fellow residents at the East Cork care home today (Thursday). The former librarian and mother of five, originally from Cork City, received the Centenarian Bounty issued by the President of Ireland and saw her... Read More
