28 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The European Commission today announced that Cork is to become one of Europe’s first climate neutral cities. Cork, along with Dublin, was selected as one of 100 cities who will lead the way on climate action and smart cities across Europe. Working with partners in the public and... Read More
28 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place, an independent museum in Cork City, has been awarded the hugely prestigious Council of Museum Prize in Strasbourg. The prize, awarded annually since 1977, recognises museums that uphold the Council of Europe’s values of human rights and democratic citizenship. It recognises museums that broaden knowledge... Read More
27 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On Easter Monday night, 19th April 1897, the building first opened its doors as the “Cork Palace of Varieties”. On the opening night the Chairman, Mr John O’Connell said, it was “without question the prettiest, most commodious, and best-equipped place of entertainment in Ireland.” Later, the building would... Read More
23 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Photos from the recent Enterprise Ireland Start-Up Showcase event which was held in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin Ten new start-ups from Cork secured start-up investment from Enterprise Ireland in 2021. Seven of these companies secured High Potential Start Up (HPSU) investment, while three other early-stage start-ups secured pre-seed... Read More
23 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Peter McVerry Trust, the national housing and homeless charity, hosted a local meet and greet event in St. Peter’s Cork on North Main St on Wednesday 20th April. The event was attended by local groups and charities, including Penny Dinners, the Samaritans and Cork Volunteer Centre. Elaine Buckley,... Read More
22 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Paul Mescal announced as special guest at the Cinematographers’ Party for the upcoming 13th Fastnet Film Festival The festival, which will take place in Schull, West Cork from Wednesday the 25th to Sunday 29th May, was launched last night (21st April) at the ‘Cinematographers’ Party’ at The Crane... Read More
21 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie it@cork has launched TechFest 2022, its annual flagship technology conference, which returns for its first in-person event since 2019. The technology conference will be held in the Clayton Hotel in Cork City from 9:30am on the 25th of May 2022 with a festival of supporting technology events all that week. Tickets... Read More
21 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at corkfilmfest.org and through the myCIFF app Take a European cinematic journey with Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) this year as it hosts the CIFF Film Club: European Shorts Season from April to September. CIFF is delighted to welcome audiences in person... Read More
20 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 26 – 30 April, Everyman Theatre Cork Robert C. Kelly and Theatre Mogul are delighted to bring Friends! The Musical Parody to Ireland this April. Take your seat for this hilarious production which celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures of the group of 20-something pals we... Read More
19 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie After a temporary closure of a month, Crawford Art Gallery reopens to the public on Thursday 21 April with a full programme of Exhibitions and Events The short window of closure saw construction company PJ Hegarty working onsite to investigate behind the scenes of the almost 300-year-old building.... Read More
19 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie At the Palm Sunday Vigil Mass on Saturday, April 9th, the Cathedral Family of Parishes Climate Justice Group celebrated the reception of the Eco Congregation Ireland Award from Bishop Fintan Gavin, Bishop of Cork & Ross. The Climate Justice Group was established by the Parish Assembly to help... Read More
16 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 20,000 public votes for finalists of the CBA Cork Business of the Year Awards Broadcast legend and entrepreneur Bobby Kerr has been confirmed as the MC for the Cork Business Association’s 65th annual President’s Dinner & Awards ceremony next week. The prestigious event, which takes place at the newly... Read More