15 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “Fastnet Film Festival is a world-class celebration of independent cinema, offering an inspiring platform for filmmakers and film lovers alike.” Special guest Barry Keoghan will join he line up of stellar guests, expected at the 2025 Fastnet Film Festival. The festival will run from the 21st to the... Read More
15 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tom Butler, a dedicated team member and long standing chairman of Ballincollig Tidy Towns for over 25 years, has been selected as March’s Cork Person of Month. This recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment to improving the community of Ballincollig and his pivotal role in leading the town to... Read More
14 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Over 5,800 Cork homes, businesses and farms near Clonakilty can now connect to fibre broadband on NBI network National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that over 5,800 Cork properties... Read More
14 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment As Ireland’s second city, Cork is a modern city that has become a bustling tourist destination, and there’s no getting around that fact. Despite having a population of less than a quarter of a million, the city and the wider county regularly welcome nearly two million visitors... Read More
12 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The town of Cobh, in East County Cork, Ireland will Mark 113th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy on April 13th, 2025 – First Cruise Liner of the Season will also dock On Sunday April 13th, 2025, the town of Cobh in County Cork will hold a special public ceremony... Read More
11 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork grows 10% in March, Dublin drops 3% Cork Airport surged ahead in March, welcoming a total of 249,000 passengers, a 10% increase compared to March 2024. In stark contrast, passengers through Dublin Airport’s terminal doors dropped to 2.54 million, a decline of 83,000 (-3%) versus March last... Read More
10 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork on a Fork Fest is inviting Cork city businesses and food producers from the wider Cork region to get involved this August 13-17. Programme will be launched on May 7th Cork on a Fork Fest is calling on businesses and food producers across Cork city and the... Read More
9 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Children’s Hospice Week fundraising event commences in Cork and Dublin on Thursday, 22nd May. LauraLynn, Ireland’s only Children’s Hospice, is delighted to announce the return of its 24 Hour Treadmill Challenge with a new location in Cork on the 22nd May. The annual fundraiser will take place during Children’s Hospice Week at... Read More
9 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Emerald Isle of Ireland has no shortage of natural beauty, historical sights, and exciting attractions. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, exploring the country is both fun and rewarding. Amid Ireland’s incredible wonders, one place stands out: Cork, a city rich in significance and charm.... Read More
9 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland has long been a popular place for visitors to explore and discover. This is set to continue in 2025, with millions more people sampling what this part of the world has to offer. Cork is undoubtedly one of the premier places to visit around Ireland, and... Read More
7 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works announces 2024 Visitor Data for Heritage Sites Dublin Castle the Number 1 ticketed heritage site in Ireland; Regional growth at Dungarvan Castle, Donegal Castle, Corlea Trackway, Loughcrew, JFK Arboretum and the Blasket Visitor Centre Ireland’s Castles, Parklands, National Monuments and Gardens continue to... Read More
6 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Historic Buildings in Macroom and Castletownbere Receive Conservation Funding The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll has welcomed Heritage Council grants totalling €450,000 for conservation works on two historic buildings. Cork County Council successfully applied for funding for St Peter’s Church, Castletownbere and Macroom Castle... Read More