23 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There are so many styles of music, I can currently hear two… competing. Thanks to the wonders of technology as I type this I am on Winthrop Street in Cork City. It’s a pedestrianised zone where entertainers of all kinds demonstrate their talents – or lack thereof... Read More
23 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It’s easy to criticise the drinks industry, but what Irishman or woman did not work in a pub at some stage? This week local small business owners in the hospitality industry are enthusiastically asking the people of Cork to “Support Your Local” and choose a trip to... Read More
22 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Scorching sunshine, national and international agricultural competitions, an incredible music and entertainment line up and intense management by Munster Agricultural Society contributed to making the 2015 Cork Summer Show a real record breaker. Attendance at the Cork Summer Show is expected to be over 60,000 people, which... Read More
21 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie There are quite a few national charities which are based in Cork, among them is Breakthrough Cancer Research. This weekend quote a crowd travelled to the 500 acre Millstreet country park today for the 3rd annual Kite Fest in aid of the charity. Kite fans, kite flyers... Read More
20 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This year’s Cork City Sports International Athletics Meet will be the 64th. The event will take place on 7 July. Mater Private Cork have announced sponsorship for the 800m men’s race. Anna Fitzgerald CEO, Mater Private Cork, said “we are delighted to sponsor the men’s 800m race... Read More
17 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Film Festival has announced details of an extensive partnership with RTÉ, as it marks its 60th anniversary this year. This partnership is the biggest festival association between RTÉ and Cork City. As principal partner, RTÉ will work with the festival to raise its profile across... Read More
9th June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie West Cork is indeed a scenic part of the world, but the ocean can also be dangerous. The volunteer lifeboat crew with Union Hall RNLI had their second callout in 24 hours this morning to search for a paddle boarder who had disappeared from view. The lifeboat... Read More
9 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie You know it’s Summer when news starts arriving about the Cork Summer Show. This years two-day event will take place in a fortnight on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2015. Ulster Bank have just announced they are sponsoring the event. This is sure to boost the... Read More
4 June 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Above: File photo of Mick Hannigan The former CEO of Cork Film Festival has said he is pleased his unfair dismissal case against his former employer was settled yesterday. Mick Hannigan, was director of the festival from 1986, and CEO from 2009. However, in March 2013 Mick... Read More
4 June 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City will be aiming to make it three consecutive away wins, as they travel to Eamonn Deacy Park to take on Galway United tomorrow. Watch Press Conference City, who are second in the Premier Division table, are unbeaten on the road this season, with five wins and... Read More
4 June 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House are delighted to announce that the talented artist, will be joining a host of Cork’s best and brightest talent on the stage to celebration 160 years of Cork Opera House. A 14 year old Cork violinist will help with Cork Opera House celebrate their 160th... Read More
28 May 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Yesterday PaddyPower.com speculated – through a new listing of odds – that Cork Airport would be the next state assets to be sold. Bets are being accepted until “Tuesday 30th June 2015, 12:00”, so there’s plenty of time to lay down a few euro if you feel... Read More
