14 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Housing Crisis Labour Cork East TD Seán Sherlock has urged Government to outline the plans in place to protect single homeless adults in the Cork and Kerry region. Deputy Sherlock said: “The housing disaster is a nationwide crisis, but the Cork Simon Home Truths: Single Homelessness in the... Read More
14 June 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Culturally speaking, Ireland has long been a country which has enjoyed gambling. From betting on chariot races in ancient times to the establishment of horse racing in Ireland in the 17th century, in the land of the 4-leaf clover gambling was always a pastime. The luck of... Read More
13 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Organiser of annual event which has raised more than €100k for charity recognised The latest winner of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards has been announced as business owner Jim Griffin. Jim, who runs the family-owned Griffins Potatoes with his son, was nominated by the local community... Read More
12 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Watch the streets of Cork City become a stage from 14th to 25th June 2023 with Cork Midsummer Festival’s second annual parade, an aerial circus act and multicoloured foam – Download the full programme here Cork Midsummer Festival’s On the Streets strand this year features circus, spectacle and streets arts, as free... Read More
12 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City FC get ready to tee off at the K-Club – The first of two corporate golf days takes place this month Cork City FC is gearing up for the first of two golf days, one home and one away, to build on connections between the club... Read More
10 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie At the Raise the Roof campaign rally in Cork city this afternoon (Saturday, 10th June), SIPTU TEAC Division Organiser, Adrian Kane, said that the worsening housing crisis will only be resolved by the election of a left-wing government to replace the current failed coalition. After outlining the devastating... Read More
11 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork OPW gardens include Annes Grove, Co Cork Visitors to OPW Gardens and Heritage Sites climb to over 15 million as the public connects with nature The Office of Public Work (OPW) has today launched a new Visitor Guide to Ireland’s Historic Gardens which the OPW holds in... Read More
10 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wind Energy Ireland is inviting Cork residents to Get Out in the Wind this month and visit Ballyhoura Wind Farm, one of nearly a dozen Irish wind farms which are open, free of charge, to the public all year round. Located on the Cork-Limerick border, Ballyhoura wind farm offers... Read More
10 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In a change to the calendar for many cycling enthusiasts, this year’s Fort2Fort Charity Cycle will take place on Saturday, 29th July, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of distances around Cork Harbour to suit cyclists of all abilities. Ireland rugby legend Rory Best was on... Read More
9 June 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie South Mall used to be Cork’s financial and legal district, but in recent years many stalwarts have moved their premises – fortunately this is usually because they outgrew their offices, and now here is another example Savills Cork has announced that it has relocated to a stunning new... Read More
9 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish-founded cosmetic chain recently introduced a number of own-brand products that include collagen supplements and sheet masks. The number of clinics worldwide reached 24 in recent weeks, with openings stateside in Houston, Texas and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The group has seen 47% growth in revenue YoY globally... Read More
9 June 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Martin Hayes announces solo DeBarras Show Friday 6th October 2023 Tickets €30 on sale now: https://debarra.ie/event/martin-hayes/ This October, Martin Hayes will make his first ever visit to DeBarras Folk Club for what is sure to be a remarkable performance. Martin Hayes is one of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers... Read More