5 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Video games are no longer just fun for kids, but are cinematic experiences that are sometimes even better than a movie. Some people now consume video game stories that engage them through engaging choices, well-developed characters, and an emotional plot. But why do video games make such... Read More
4 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie View the video here https://youtube.com/shorts/sjlzraagBEM?si=m86NciNKmmVmj8Eh There are 65 lighthouses operated by Irish Lights dotted around Ireland in beautiful coastal locations. As their function in lighting our coasts is automated, many are now being regenerated as heritage buildings with a tourism focus – some are visitor attractions, while others... Read More
3 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Address Cork, a family-owned Irish hotel has announced the launch of its new restaurant brand, NORTH across its portfolio, following a significant investment. The brand has now been introduced at The Address Cork (previously known as the Ambassador Hotel) replacing the former McGettigan’s Cookhouse & Bar. This... Read More
2 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Modern filmmaking has adopted game mechanics as a powerful emotional amplifier. It can help attract a higher level of engagement by the audience in films, suspense, and empathy. Further, it increases the depth of the involvement of the audience with the story being portrayed. A passive viewer... Read More
2 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Gamification is transforming the face of many industries, and this includes the entertainment industry. Movies lately have begun to contain more gaming elements in them. This is referred to as gamification, and it aims to get people more involved with their audience and experience the film. It’s... Read More
1 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment If you’re a fan of online gaming in Cork, you’ll know there are tons of casinos out there, each trying to catch your attention with flashy bonuses and promises of big wins. But how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s a quick guide... Read More
31 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Get Ready for a Howling Good Time at The Everyman’s Christmas Pantomime – Red Riding Hood – https://everymancork.com/events/red-riding-hood/ The Everyman is thrilled to present a pantomime like no other – Red Riding Hood. Opening on November 30th, and continuing until January 12th, this enchanting show promises to be a delightful treat for audiences... Read More
31 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Christy Moore – Saturday 28th June 2025 – CORK LIVE AT THE MARQUEE – Tickets on sale today from 9am Christy Moore to release new album, A Terrible Beauty on Claddagh Records on 1st November New Single ‘The Big Marquee’ now available Christy will return to play Live at the... Read More
31 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie If there’s one thing the Irish love more than a pint of Guinness, it’s sport. From Gaelic football and hurling, to the international success of Conor McGregor in the UFC, the Emerald Isle boasts a sporting culture unlike many others. One discipline in which the Irish have found unprecedented success in... Read More
30 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie AMERICAN SINGER SONGWRITER MEDIUM BUILD TO VISIT DEBARRAS AS PART OF HIS IRISH TOUR Tuesday 5th November 2024, 8pm Tickets €12.50: https://debarra.ie/event/medium-build/ As a musician with a nomadic lifestyle, Nick Carpenter often enters spaces as a stranger and leaves with lifelong friends. The creator of Medium Build possesses a connective... Read More
26 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Breeda O’Connell from www.bocimageconsulting.ie is an experienced Personal Stylist & Image Consultant, based in Cork. She is the personal shopper at Opera Lane, and works privately with clients online and offline. Her instagram is boc_imageconsulting We all know that feeling when you put on an outfit that just... Read More
26 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Macra Carrigaline Macra na Feirme members were pleased with the recruitment night that they held in the Stables meeting room on Wednesday last October 16th. Chairman Peter Thompson welcomed all present especially the new members, he outlined the aims and aspirations of Carrigaline Macra which has a proud history... Read More