2 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Musical Miscellany at the Freemasons’ Hall Fundraiser in aid of Cork International Choral Festival and Autism Assistance Dogs, Ireland Saturday 19th November, 7pm The Masonic Hall Easily Cork city’s most atmospheric room and, in its 246th year, the oldest performance space of the city, The Masonic... Read More
31 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Cork punter kicked off their Halloween Bank Holiday weekend with a fright, but the good kind, when they scooped €16,500.50 thanks to their Euromillions bet. The bet had the miniscule stake of just 50 cent on the four numbers 10, 16, 19 and 43 to be drawn... Read More
28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Film In Cork, through the support of the Arts Offices of Cork City and County Councils, is delighted to announce the launch of the 2017 Short Script Award. This funding initiative aims to foster creative and resourceful filmmaking in the Cork region. Film In Cork is looking... Read More
28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Twenty-nine (29) Irish tourism companies, including outdoor events group Wanderlust (based in Glengarriff), travelled to Offenbach, near Frankfurt – to take part in a B2B workshop and networking event with leading German tour operators. The event was organised by Tourism Ireland, in a bid to grow visitor... Read More
28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 34th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will get underway this evening from 6.15pm. Throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, Cork will play host to over 40,000 people, 1,200 musicians from 20 countries, an extensive fringe programme and live music trails. The festival will kick off with an exciting... Read More
28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Late night services to destinations across the city and county Jazz fans attending next weekend’s fantastic festival line-up in Cork, can avail of several Bus Éireann late night services, to travel home from the city centre to major suburbs and beyond. Late night buses will run from... Read More
27 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: A Talk by the Historian and Broadcaster John Bowman: Ireland 1916-2016 Where: Ballymaloe Grainstore When: Thursday 17 November, 8pm Following the publication of his latest book, Ireland: The Autobiography – One hundred years of Irish life told by its people, the distinguished historian and broadcaster John Bowman... Read More
26 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Transatlantic flights from Cork further enhances city’s connectivity Cork South Central TD, Micheál Martin has welcomed the announcement by Icelandic airline WOW Air that it will begin transatlantic flights to both East and West coast America from Cork International Airport. “This is a fantastic new development for... Read More
21 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TV Personality, Author and former British Cabinet Minister Edwina Currie will be the Guest Speaker at The Cork Business Awards 2016 on November 25th. The former MP and Cabinet Minister is known as outspoken and controversial and served in the Government of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. First elected... Read More
19 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prepare to be scared – Zombie Fun Run in aid of Mercy Hospital Foundation Saturday, October 29th @ Ballincollig Regional Park Do you think you can outrun “bloodthirsty” zombies as they chase you around Ballincollig Regional Park on Saturday, October 29th? Hordes of flesh-eating zombies will track down brave... Read More
19 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new fund to support projects that will contribute to the delivery of an accessible and sustainable, world class inland fisheries resource has been established. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced an overall Capital Works Fund of €500,000 available for angling groups and clubs across the country who... Read More
18 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Film Festival will launch its 2016 programme today, with this year’s event showcasing home-grown talent alongside international features, and a strong focus on documentary film. Ireland’s oldest film festival takes place 11-20 November and will screen more than 70 feature films, including Kelly Reichardt’s... Read More
