29 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Crawford Art Gallery reopens its doors to visitors at 10am today. The Board and staff are extremely excited to welcome visitors back to enjoy newly installed Exhibitions and to enjoy international exhibitions installed in March which have yet to be seen by the public. Director Mary McCarthy says... Read More
28 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Clancy’s of Princes Street looks to the future The people of Cork can expect a buzz of excitement as Clancy’s Cork is due to reopen on June 29th with a new state of the art rooftop bar and outdoor dining area on Princes Street, two new additions to... Read More
27 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB) is playing its part in ‘Getting Cork Back to Work’, supporting businesses and encouraging those whose employment has been affected, to upskill and re-educate themselves with one of many courses they are providing as a direct response to COVID19. In order... Read More
25 June 2020, Thursday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cllr. Ian Doyle (FF), Mayor of the County of Cork made a courtesy visit to Bishops Fintan Gavin, Bishop of the Diocese of Cork and Ross and Bishop Willian Crean, Bishop of Cloyne Diocese. Cork is such a large County there are two separate Catholic dioceses. This... Read More
25 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ScreenshotAs soon as the ‘lockdown’ due to the Covid-19 pandemic came into effect on 18th March St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, like so many cathedrals and churches across Ireland, moved very quickly to provide worship and concerts online. At first this was done using technology immediately to hand –... Read More
24 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryam@TheCork.ie John Coleman has been awarded the title of Concierge of the Year for Munster and Ireland at the Irish Hotel Awards 2020. The Metropole Hotel was also awarded the “Great Place to Stay Quality Award” at the awards. The awards took place today (Wednesday). The Metropole Hotel will... Read More
24 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In response to COVID-19 and the fact that many summer camps, programmes, and activities have been cancelled, Cork City Council have teamed up with the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) to develop Soccer on the Green. This activity is aimed at young people and will be held on greens... Read More
24 June 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Youth workers continue to play a huge role in Cork City Community Response Forum and the staff of Youth Work Ireland Cork (YWIC), based out of “The Hut” in Gurranabraher, have been working hard throughout the COVID-19 crisis to ensure that local young people’s wellbeing isn’t adversely affected... Read More
24 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As communities begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, Cork County Council has created a unique, interactive ‘Rediscover Cork County’ map providinga wide range of information on attractions and activities to avail of across the county. The initiative is part of the Local Authority’s wider Project ACT (Activating... Read More
23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first new distillery in Cork city in almost 50-years, has launched its first release, Maharani Gin. Founded by Robert Barrett in 2020, Rebel City Distillery is situated in the heart of Cork’s historic Docklands, and will produce a range of premium spirits which draw inspiration from around... Read More
22 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, Cork City Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochana are asking the people of Cork to be responsible on Bonfire Night (‘Bonna Night), 23 June. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations have been re-imagined. Tune in to Cork City Council’s... Read More
22 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Members of the Magazine Road and Surrounding Areas residents association staged a silent and peaceful vigil on Friday outside the home of a landlord who owns many rental properties in the area. They said they were forced to do this after no action was taken after many weeks... Read More