7 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor and his colleagues on the Clonakilty Mayoral Council hosted a “Mayoral Reception” recently at which four locals “who have achieved something special over the last year” were honoured. The event was held at O’Donovan’s Hotel, and Mayor Cionnaith Ó Súilleabháin in his welcome pointed out... Read More
7 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Passenger numbers at Cork Airport are continuing on an upward trend with latest statistics released by management showing further growth of 9.6% in May compared with the same month last year. Passenger Numbers Up 9.6% in May Passenger Numbers Up 8.4% Year to Date All Markets Up (Northern... Read More
7 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: The Vagina Monologues (play) Where: St. Peter’s Church, North Main Street, Cork When: 23rd & 24th June, 2016, 8pm Sinéad Dunphy is proud to present her production of Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues on Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th June at 8pm in St. Peter’s Church on North... Read More
6 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With almost 10,000 participants running (Monday), the Irish Examiner Cork City Marathon 2016 celebrated ten years of marathon running in Cork city. It was a record-breaking event when Damien Coleman from Blackrock GAA Club beat the previously set Guinness World Record, by running a marathon while soloing... Read More
5 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With recording breaking numbers and record breaking sunshine, this year’s Ocean to City race opened Cork Harbour Festival 2016 in spectacular style! @oceantocity full course novice crew winners! Great trophy @NaomhogaChorcai @troublebrewing pic.twitter.com/IpeVipSVpX — BeerGeek (@RonanRussell) June 5, 2016 Over 600 participants and 200 teams took part in... Read More
5 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Twisted, a new addition to the wining, dining and social scene in Kinsale, is about to shake things up this summer with the launch of their new summer menu. The popular restaurant has been open less than a year and a half but already is renowned for... Read More
2 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There is strong public support for Norwegian’s plans for low-cost transatlantic flights from Cork Airport, new polling released today has revealed. Norwegian last year announced plans for low-cost flights from Cork Airport to Boston in 2016, followed by New York in 2017. The airline is also looking at... Read More
2 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Munster Agricultural Society (MAS) this week announced a number of exciting new additions to the 2016 Cork Summer Show programme of events. Cork singer/songwriter John Spillane was added to this year’s music and entertainment bill and will perform alongside The Frank & Walters and Lord of... Read More
2 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota are pleased to announce the addition of a new species to their Wildlife Park. In recent days, two Asian lions arrived in Fota Wildlife Park from Helsinki in Finland. These two females (Gita and Gira) completed their arduous journey across six countries from their Finnish home and... Read More
2 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Bandon Music Festival returns for its 20th year this June bank holiday weekend, 3rd to 5th June, and are looking for the support from all of the residents of the People’s Republic. Bandon was devastated by flooding in November 2009, December 2015 following Storm Frank and most... Read More
31 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Complex detective work and the invention of new genetic identification methods were required to find and identify the body of 1916 leader, Thomas Kent. The story of how science, archaeology and history combined to commemorate Thomas Kent will be revealed at a free public event next Thursday 2nd... Read More
30 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The world’s oldest yacht club, the Royal Cork Yacht Club (RCYC), is throwing its doors open on Sunday, 5th June to families and anyone interested in sailing to come along, try sailing and enjoy free fun and entertainment for the day. Tying in with the Cork Harbour... Read More
