22 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork ‘meets’ London’s West End Thirty-seven (37) leading British meetings and events professionals attended ‘Ireland Meets the West End’ in London. The annual B2B event – organised by Tourism Ireland in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland – saw the buyers from Britain meet, and do business with, some 36... Read More
22 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork, a city woven with a rich history, architectural marvels, and a vibrant modern beat, has a story that resonates beyond its physical boundaries. In the heart of this Irish gem, an artistic movement thrived, capturing Cork’s essence not in words, but through the vivid and imaginative language... Read More
21 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Presents ’Small Things Like These’, a group exhibition including almost 100 small works by 85 artists. Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery is excited to present a group exhibition titled ‘Small Things Like These’ aptly named after a novel by Claire Keegan, which is set in... Read More
20 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place Christmas Markets will take place, on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th of December. Start your Christmas shopping and be sure to support local! There will also be an Antiquarian book market on December 2nd. Nano Nagle Place will have family-friendly activities for kids, and... Read More
19 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dairygold and Tirlán have joined forces to further strengthen the dairy sector’s sustainability efforts by rolling out Tirlán’s renewable energy solutions programme FarmGen to Dairygold suppliers across the Munster region. The new partnership between two of the leading farmer-owned co-operatives is a clear indication of the dairy sector’s... Read More
19 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: December 18 – 19 Where: Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork The annual Cork Opera House Christmas Concert returns this December for two nights featuring an exciting line-up of amazing vocalists, including Cork Opera House Jazz artist in residence, Laoise Leahy, alongside the Cara O Sullivan Associate... Read More
19 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In a world where digital interactions are becoming increasingly prevalent, it’s no surprise that the boundaries between real and virtual economies are blurring. Gaming tokens have emerged as a pivotal force in bridging this gap, facilitating the exchange of value between gaming ecosystems and the broader digital world.... Read More
18 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie All details of the day that are advertised on the poster are contained within the event text. On Sunday 19th Nov the Midleton Christmas Lights Committee will be hosting an official turning on ceremony. Sensory Santa form 10:00am-12:00pm (Free) Santa’s Grotto from 12:30pm to 3:00pm (Free) Pirate Pete... Read More
18 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MACE has once again teamed up with our Brand Ambassador Johnny Sexton to offer people in Cork the opportunity to share in a prize-fund of €10,000 in a community initiative, whereby the public nominate their Unsung Hero in one of five specially selected categories. We are looking for... Read More
17 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This week’s Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number AKH 865677 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2018. There were over 9,423 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €783,650. In addition to a €500,000... Read More
17 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s newest pedestrian and cycle path and bridge was opened today by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan T.D. and the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Kieran McCarthy. Funded by the National Transport Authority, the four-metre wide, 63-metre-long Vernon Mount Bridge and one-kilometre long pathway provides safe and... Read More
17 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Safety upgrade The completion of the €4.7 million Ballymaquirk Junction Upgrade Scheme has been warmly welcomed as a significant milestone in road safety improvement for the North Cork area. Situated approximately 17km from Mallow, 4km from Kanturk, and 1km from Banteer, the Ballymaquirk Junction will be well known... Read More