LUCKY: Carrigaline man to appear on winning streak TV gameshow

2 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Corkman, Finbarr O’Mahony almost fell down the stairs in excitement after seeing his name pulled out of the drum to appear on this week’s episode of the National Lottery and RTE game show, Winning Streak. Finbarr’s ears pricked up when one of the Winning Streak presenters mentioned that... Read More

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2nd December, 2017

VIDEO: Cork on Ice aims to raise €50k for Cork wheelchair sports group ‘Rebel Wheelers’

2 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie ‘Just because you have a disability, it doesn’t mean you can’t achieve’ See video Rebel Wheelers, a Cork based IWA (Irish Wheelchair Association) Multi-sports Group, has partnered with Cork On Ice this year to help empower young people with a physical disability and raise much needed funds. The... Read More

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1st December, 2017

CHRISTMAS IN CORK: Ferris Wheel now open on Grand Parade as part of ‘GLOW’ event

1 December 2017, Friday By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration on the Grand Parade opens in Cork this Friday December 1st Experience the festive season on the Grand Parade in Cork as the much-loved festival GLOW, A Cork Christmas Celebration opens this Friday December 1st. Attended by over 160,000 people in 2016,... Read More

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30th November, 2017

Things to do in Cork City in December 2017

30 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie There’s a lot happening in Cork City Centre this December, TheCork.ie has compiled a list Glow: A Cork Christmas Celebration Glow-A Cork Christmas Celebration returns on 1st December. Visit Santa’s Cork Workshop presented by Dowtcha Puppets in Bishop Lucey Park, soar high above Cork on a giant Ferris wheel and... Read More

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30th November, 2017

CORK IN THE 1960s: Photographic archive of Former Lord Mayor Anthony Barry to be published online

30 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 1960s Cork photographic archive of former Lord Mayor and tea-grocer, Anthony Barry to be preserved and launched online. The Cork City and County Archives is delighted to announce that it has received the donation of the photographic archive of Anthony Barry (1901-1983), with the kind assistance of... Read More

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30th November, 2017

WEST CORK: New Lidl opens in Bantry, Co Cork

30 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Former Cork football captain Philip Clifford officially opened Lidl’s brand new store in Bantry today, which saw the creation of 20 new jobs in the locality. The new store boasts a state of the art architectural design and spacious store layout, meaning Lidl can offer customers a greater... Read More

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30th November, 2017

CORK CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT: Concert in St. Fin Barre’s Church of Ireland Cathedral

30 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie When: Saturday 9th December, 8pm Where: St. Fin Barre’s Church of Ireland Cathedral Cork International Choral Festival is proud to present an evening with Emma Nash, Fiona O’Reilly and duo Lorna Moore and Serena Standley for an evening of festive carols, songs and stories in the stunning surrounds of... Read More

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29th November, 2017

PHOTOS: Cork company Barry’s Tea have made their own gin!

29 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Barry’s Tea have made an agreement with Blackwater Distillery in Co Waterford to make their very own tea-gin. The concoction contains oranges, lemons, juniper berries, and also… tea! The limited-edition bottles are retailing for €35 nationwide. The new product was launched in Cork this week.

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29th November, 2017

MUSIC: Neil Prendeville speaks at launch of St Fin Barre’s Cathedral Christmas Carols CD launch

29 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral Choir held a launch for their new CD of Christmas Carols on Saturday 25th November in the Cathedral. The production of a choral CD is a significant step forward in music making at Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral as the last time the choir was... Read More

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29th November, 2017

WEST CORK: When is the Clonakilty Waterfront Marathon on?

29 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Race Day will be Saturday 9th December 2017 at 9am, and before that on Friday 8th December 2017 at 7pm there will be a series of Pre-Race motivational talks and a Q&A with Running Legends from around the world. Race start/finish from: The Quality Hotel, Clonakilty, West Cork Winter is upon... Read More

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27th November, 2017

EAST CORK TOURISM: Youghal Lighthouse to be opened to public

27 November 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Youghal Lighthouse must be one of the most picturesque and iconic lighthouses in the Country. The fully operation lighthouse is located on the hillside overlooking Youghal Bay. Its location at the entrance to Youghal Town Centre and Youghal Harbour make an unique setting with the Lighthouse itself steeped... Read More

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27th November, 2017

CORK MACRA: Seandun Capers 2017

27 November 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Seandun Up to It’s Usual Capers! The Seandun Final of Capers was held in Eire Og GAA grounds on Sunday November 26th with teams from Glanmire, Whitechurch and Kinsale taking part on the night. Each club put on a 20-minute variety performance which included everything from brush dancing... Read More

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