ART: ‘Perceptions’ exhibition of Usna Keating work on display at Jennings Gallery, UCC

25 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An exhibition of wildlife, fantasy and psychological art has opened in the Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Sciences Campus in University College Cork. The exhibition is called ‘Perceptions’ and features the work of Usna Keating. Photographer Gerard McCarthy was at last nights launch.

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24th May, 2017

WEST CORK: Opening Party takes place for the 9th Fastnet Film Festival in Schull

24 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 9th Fastnet Film Festival launched this evening at Grove House in Schull, West Cork. Speakers at the event were the Festival Chairperson Aidan Stanley and Maureen Hughes. Also in attendance to celebrate the festival’s opening party were Jim Sheridan and Joan Bergin. Over 400 guests soaked up... Read More

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20th May, 2017

HISTORY: Lord Bandon’s Ruined Mansion ‘Castle Bernard’ receives small conservation funding

20 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Structures at Risk Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2017 announced recently by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD will offer funding allocations to historic buildings throughout Cork County. In total 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a... Read More

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19th May, 2017

TOURISM: Tourism Ireland teams up with Cork Airport and Aer Lingus to grow tourist numbers from Barcelona

19 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New tourism campaign targets millions of Spaniards for holidays in Cork and the South of Ireland Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new campaign in partnership with Cork Airport and Aer Lingus, to promote flights to Cork from Barcelona. Naturally, flights are a two-way concern. Irish people already know... Read More

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19th May, 2017

VIDEO: Lethal Weapon to be shown on large outdoor screen in Fitzgerald’s Park Cork City tomorrow

19 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork film lovers can expect a summer evening of cinematic joy tomorrow – Saturday, 20 May – as Fitzgerald Park’s in the city centre will host another great pop up movie screening of “Lethal Weapon 1 (1987)”. The outdoor cinema event is hosted by Happenings Cork who... Read More

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18th May, 2017

HERITAGE: Cork projects receive funding under Heritage Council Grants Scheme

18 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie St. Fin Barres Marble Panel Conservation, Turf Projects at Bere Island, Cork Folklore Project Memory Wall and Cork LGBT Archive The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for a number of heritage projects in County... Read More

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17th May, 2017

CORK ABROAD: Adverts for Cork Airport appear in Spanish Train Stations

17 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 7+ million Spaniards encouraged to discover Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Iberia Express and Cork Airport, to promote flights to Cork from Madrid and to grow tourist numbers from Spain this summer. The campaign is highlighting Cork and... Read More

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17th May, 2017

HOTELS: Refurbishment at Clayton Hotel Cork City

17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Refurbishment at at Clayton Hotel Cork City Almost €2 million has been invested in the refurbishment at the Dalata Hotel Group’s Clayton Hotel Cork City on Lapps Quay in Cork. With 100 bedrooms recently renovated and the introduction of the Red Bean Roaster Café, further significant changes are... Read More

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16th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Everyman Theatre Cork launches Summer 2017 schedule

16 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman has a tantalising line up for the summer season with a rich mix of theatre, music, comedy and family shows. With over 100,000 customers through the doors in 2016, the Everyman team are looking forward to creating more magic for Cork audiences in the season ahead.... Read More

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14th May, 2017

CYCLING: Sport Ireland ‘Rebel Tour of Cork’ returns to the Beara Peninsula on 9 September 2017

14 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council and Bantry Bay Port Company to sponsor Sport Ireland Rebel Tour Sport Ireland Rebel Tour of Cork returns to the Beara Peninsula September 9th Cork County Council and Bantry Bay Port Company will be the joint local sponsors of the Sport Ireland Rebel Tour... Read More

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13th May, 2017

TICKET TOUTING SOLUTION: Ticket Touting Bill discussed in Dail, but still needs major work – says Cork TD

13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has welcomed introduction of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017 but pointed out that it requires significant amendments to make it fit for purpose. “While there is merit in the proposal, the bill as currently presented includes... Read More

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13th May, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Watch the Annual Dragon Boat Challenge – Rowers race from R&H Hall to Lapps Quay – Cork City

13 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today the annual Dragon Boat Challenge takes place in Cork City; to add to the excitement of the event Lord Mayor Councillor Des Cahill is sponsoring the entry of teams comprising members of the front line services, including the Gardaí, Fire fighters, Army, Navy, Ambulance and Prison... Read More

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