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
27 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New Visitor Passport developed by Fáilte Ireland and An Post encourages greater exploration of communities in Cork along the west coast route We at TheCork.ie love the Wild Atlantic Way, I drove the Cork section of it two summers ago, listen here. Now, another development, Minister of... Read More
27 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Network Cork kicks off the summer season with a sizzling event. The first event of the summer season will be a barbecue in Fota Island Hotel Clubhouse on Wednesday 1st June at 6pm with guest speaker Barbara Moynihan. The get-together will be an exciting networking event hosted... Read More
26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Summer Show Pet Dog Show, is calling on all pooches and pedigree owners to participate in this year’s competition. The Cork Summer Show Pet Dog Show is one of the biggest dog shows in Munster and is open to pet and pedigree dogs. The 2016... Read More
26 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Friday 1 – Saturday 9 July, Bantry, West Cork. The West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 21st Anniversary from 1st to 9th July with a vibrant programme of concerts in St Brendan’s Church and Bantry House in the beautiful surroundings of Bantry, Co.Cork. The programme... Read More
26 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour Festival, taking place June 4-12, features a great programme of watersport tasters and river tours guaranteed to get your summer off to an adventurous start! Take your pick of sailing, kayaking – by day or night, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Atlantic Offshore Adventure hosts ‘SUPing... Read More
25 May 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: 10 June 2016, 8pm Where: Live At The Marquee What: Gavin James Tickets: TicketMaster 24 year old Gavin James an Irish singer-songwriter. In 2013 and 2016, he won the Choice Music Prize Irish Song of the Year award. In 2015, it was announced he would be a... Read More
24 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With nearly 90 yachts already confirmed for the 2016 edition of Volvo Cork Week, an increase in entries from 2014 is highly likely for Ireland’s most famous regatta. Hosted by the world’s oldest yacht club, the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the regatta offers phenomenal racing conditions; boasting... Read More
20 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie To celebrate the UN World Day for Cultural Diversity, Bank of Ireland are hosting a Multicultural Day today (Friday 20 May) across 13 branches, including the Patrick Street branch in Cork, from 10am-2pm. The events in Patrick Street branch on the day will feature local performance groups and... Read More
