18 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The full link to vote is: https://www.riai.ie/public-choice-award-poll Kinsale Library has been shortlisted in the RIAI Architecture Awards and is in the running to be named Ireland’s favourite building or public space for 2024. The new library is located in the James O’Neill Building (Old Mill) in the heart... Read More
18 June 2024 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Printmakers are delighted to present Movable Type, an exhibition of new artworks in letterpress at Cork Public Museum which opens on 20 June at 5pm. The exhibition features artworks in letterpress by 24 artists from Cork Printmakers and MTU Crawford College of Art and Design. The exhibition... Read More
18 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual non-political 1798 “Battle of the Big Cross” commemoration will take place as usual on this Wednesday evening, 19th June at Asna Square, Clonakilty, West Cork at 8pm. Organised by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage Commemorations Sub Committee, the event will see the new Clonakilty Mayor Eileen Sheppard, lay... Read More
17 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Wheelchair Association – Sport (IWA-Sport) is all set to send six Irish para powerlifters – three being from Cork – to take on the world, at the Para Powerlifting World Cup in Tbilisi, Georgia. With the first of the Irish contingency competing on June 22nd, Cork man,... Read More
17 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann is carrying out essential works to the water network in Bantry starting from this week. To facilitate these works, essential water outages are required. The essential works are being carried out as part of Uisce Éireann’s Leakage Reduction Programme and will strengthen the water supply network... Read More
17 June 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The revamped Midleton Distillery Experience has unveiled a new bespoke cocktail making class. Under the tutelage of one of Midleton’s expert mixologists and using locally sourced ingredients, participants will learn the art of creating three specially curated cocktails using award-winning Jameson Irish Whiskey, Jameson Black Barrel and Jameson... Read More
17 June 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment In the ‘90s, the first casino games made their way online to create iGaming. Nobody knew it at the time, but this would create an industry that’s still flourishing in 2024 while redefining what it means, and what it looks like, to play games through the internet.... Read More
16 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon opens the 6th annual Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival as thousands celebrate West Cork’s food scene The crowds descended on West Cork’s foodie scene at the popular seaside town of Clonakilty this weekend as celebrity chef Kevin Dundon officially opened the Irish Yogurts Clonakilty... Read More
16 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first Day of the Cork Summer Show saw Curraheen Buzzing with Farming, Equestrian Events, Competitions, Music, Arts, Crafts, Food, Shopping and Acres of Entertainment Day one of the Cork Summer Show 2024 wrapped up following a dazzling array of events, exhibitions and competitions at the Showgrounds in... Read More
16 June 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie ITIC is Ireland’s primary representative body for the tourism and hospitality industry, comprising of stakeholders from a large cross section of tourism interests and businesses from across the state. Niall MacCarthy assumes the role of Chairperson on a two-year term, taking over from Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of Fitzgerald’s... Read More
16 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shine Centre for Autism in Carrigaline is recognised for services provided since 2001 The Shine Centre for Autism in Carrigaline has been honoured for its dedication to providing invaluable services, support and information to children with autism and their families. The charity was set up by a group... Read More
15 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has announced that € 2.8 million has been awarded to local authorities to carry out biodiversity projects through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF). First established in 2018, the Local Biodiversity Action Fund was created to... Read More