top of page 1 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Everyman in Cork is delighted to announce that the stage adaptation of the much-acclaimed psychological thriller, The Girl on the Train, will be gracing its stage from Tuesday, 19th August, to Saturday, 23rd August next. This gripping play, adapted from Paula Hawkins’ International Bestseller,... Read More
top of page 30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Last night, community spirit was high at Cork City’s independent coffee houses, who transformed into lively nighttime venues for Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative, which also takes place tonight, brought a fresh energy to Cork’s night-time economy, showcasing the city’s unique coffee (and tea) culture... Read More
top of page 29 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Bafta winning Derry Girls star, Siobhán McSweeney to Illuminate Marymount’s Tree of Remembrance at Light Up a Life Event This December 1st, acclaimed Corkonian actress and recent recipient of UCC alumni achievement award, Siobhán McSweeney will join Marymount Hospice to officially turn on the lights... Read More
top of page 30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel’s Black Friday Deal for a Winter/Spring Getaway The historic Imperial Hotel in Cork City has a Black Friday Sale that runs until 2nd December 2024, the sale includes 20% off Bed & Breakfast rates on selected dates from now until 30th April... Read More
top of page 30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Celtic Interconnector celebrates one year in construction milestone as project progresses in east Cork and France Construction on the Celtic Interconnector project, the subsea cable linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France, reached a significant milestone this week, passing one year in construction, only... Read More
top of page 29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Research into the economic impact of West Cork Music’s three summer festivals has shown they delivered an economic impact of more than €5.5 million to the Bantry area’s local economy in 2024, an increase of 45% on 2023. The independent Economic Impact Assessment of the... Read More
top of page 29 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Things to do in the City this Christmas This Christmas Season, Nano Nagle Place is proud to present A December to Remember, a festive celebration, jam packed with activities, events, and magical moments for all ages. Nestled in the heart of Cork, this award-winning heritage site offers a... Read More
top of page 29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Song contest between Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man. Composers, singers and writers in Cork have the chance to create a new song representing Ireland in the Celtic nations’ answer to the Eurovision. They are being asked to enter their top... Read More
top of page 29 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Founded in the 1950s during Cork’s Polio outbreak as Cork Poliomyelitis Association, it was quickly renamed as Cork Polio and General After-Care Association, and more recently the Cope Foundation. Now the well-known charity is rebranding as Horizons. These days the organisation works with people who... Read More
top of page 29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Severe strain on resources as social welfare Budget increases “insufficient” to help those in need At the launch of their Annual Car Draw, St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) South-West has warned that exorbitant food and fuel costs are pushing struggling families and individuals to the... Read More
top of page 29 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland has been a place of tremendous growth for the gambling industry in recent years, and the land-based and online casino sectors have made significant contributions to the economy. Fueling this growth is the remarkable use of casino promotions, which are essential in a... Read More
top of page 28 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Environment Spokesperson Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed dramatic improvement in Ireland’s climate performance. The Cork South West candidate added that Fianna Fáil has ambitious plans to tackle climate change, if returned to government. The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI)’s latest report ranks Ireland as... Read More