5 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballycotton Sea Adventures has launched its summer season 2023, coinciding with the inaugural Ballycotton F.A.T Fest of Irish Folk and Alternative Trad music over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Established in 2018, Ballycotton Sea Adventures runs bespoke maritime experiences. One of its main offerings is a boat trip... Read More
4 May 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As the bathing season approaches, Cork County Council has launched a new virtual reality educational initiative aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of rip currents in our waters. Developed in partnership other Local Authorities, Water Safety Ireland and The Coast Guard, it is designed to give the... Read More
3 May 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Bakestone Café & Pantry was founded by Cork natives Joe and Maura Carey in 2013 in Carrigtwohill. It offers an all-day menu with a focus on high-quality locally-sourced ingredients. In 2018, Bakestone Café added a new retail element to the business in the form of The Pantry which... Read More
29 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods has unveiled a fresh new look for its iconic Ballymaloe Relish product. The world-famous company worked with top Irish illustrators as well as branding consultancy True Story for the rebranding project and is rolling out the new designs to shelves nationwide and internationally. The much loved... Read More
28 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is seeking public engagement on the first stage of a new Climate Action Plan for the county. The consultation will inform how we can best tackle the challenges posed by our changing climate, while working to meet national targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.... Read More
27 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cobh in County Cork is the dedicated cruise berth in Ireland. There are other facilities in Cork that can also handle cruise liners such as Ringaskiddy Deepwater Quay (seen in the PortOfCork.ie video above) and the Cork City Quays. One of the most abiding memories of cruising in... Read More
27 April 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Artist Studios, Exhibition & Education Spaces Open at Cork Art Residency – opening is comes just in time for launch of the May Sunday Festival on 29 April The Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD officially opened a new resource for artists in Cork today, when he cut... Read More
25 April 2023 By Gareth Nigel gareth@TheCork.ie Stryker is an admired multinational brandname, and a large employer – however Stryker is in the headlines for the wrong reasons for the second time this month today SIPTU members employed at the Stryker plants in Carrigtwohill, county Cork, have expressed grave concerns about their safety “following a... Read More
17 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The East Cork based brand ‘Ballymaloe Relish’ has once again placed Irish food on the global map after winning a much-coveted Snacking d’Or award. The awards are organised by France Snacking magazine, and every year they reward the most innovative products and equipment in the world of snacking... Read More
14 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A celebration of summer’s arrival, the May Sunday Festival in East Cork is one of the most unique and magical Irish festivals. Taking place at Glenbower Woods since the 1830’s, this year’s May Sunday Festival & Art Trail runs from 29 April to 14 May 2023, with a... Read More
12 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) has welcomed the first cruise ship of 2023, the beginning of what will be an exciting and busy season for the port, local community and tourism sector. The first cruise liner of the season, ‘The Ambience’, docked quayside in Cobh on Monday,... Read More
5 April 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Alter Ego Comedy Club makes a return to the stunning East Cork venue of Sea Church Ballycotton next month, with an impressive lineup of performers over a three night extravaganza from April 20th. Hosted by Cork’s own Chris Kent, 12 talented Irish comedians will take to... Read More