15 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Festival takes place Thursday 7th to Sunday 17th November; Gala Tickets on sale now Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced that its 69th edition will take place across Cork city and county from Thursday 7th to Sunday 17th November. The Festival has also announced its Opening and Irish Galas; Conclave on Thursday, 7th November and Blue Road:... Read More
14 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel has their own exciting live musical lineup which includes 24 live music performances and DJ til late sessions over the weekend. Cork’s most historic hotel is superbly located for anyone heading to headline jazz acts and with an exciting live music lineup of their own... Read More
13 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Vodafone has announced that Cork County is part of the next phase in its nationwide network upgrade programme, providing enhanced coverage and connectivity for its customers. From October, the existing 3G network will upgrade to a more sustainable, efficient and reliable 4G and 5G network service, with the... Read More
12 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Dermot Lucey, a dedicated historian and educator whose profound contributions have enriched the cultural fabric of Ballincollig and its surrounding areas for over four decades, has been named Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of the lasting impact of his work. Dermot Lucey, the Secretary... Read More
12 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork is an important part of ALDI’s network with 27 stores and €73 million spend with 35 Cork-based suppliers last year ALDI, Ireland’s market leading supermarket for pay, is running a recruitment campaign to fill more than 70 open roles in Cork. The retailer, marking 25 years in... Read More
12 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Academic Dr Fiona Boyle, Head of Department of STEM and Director of the REEdI (Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland) project, has been awarded the prestigious title of Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), Advance HE. Dr Boyle is MTU’s first recipient of this distinguished recognition and... Read More
11 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tickets are on sale now https://www.quietlights.net/ As the hush of autumn falls, Islander announce the 5th iteration of their winter festival, Quiet Lights, taking place in venues across Cork City, from the 21st-24th November 2024. Quiet Lights is an exciting and well-loved winter festival with a big heart,... Read More
10 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie
10 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie One of Cork’s favourite coffee spots, Some Dose, has added a third location to its increasingly popular brand with the opening of a new café in the foyer of Cork Opera House. The new location, overlooking Emmet Place and the River Lee, adds a vibrant city-centre café to... Read More
8 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork Company of the Year Awards 2025 – open for entries The Cork Chamber awards are widely regarded as a coveted platform through which ambitious businesses can gain much-deserved recognition for their advances, innovation and growth. The four distinct award categories allow for all variety of businesses... Read More
4 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Dan Boyle launched a unique water safety installation at Cork Airport on Wednesday (2 October). The exhibition which includes audio-visual displays, inter-active games and practical water safety messaging will continue in the terminal building for the month of October. This year marks... Read More