28 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork is generally proud of Jack Lynch. The local chap who rose up the ranks of Fianna Fail to eventually become Taoiseach. He is already remembered through the naming of the Jack Lynch Tunnel – a dual carriageway tunnel that passes under the River Lee East of the... Read More
26 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie University College Cork (UCC) has unveiled its €350 million investment plan which will create more than 500 new construction jobs in Cork over the next five years. Announcing his strategic plan this morning (9am, Tues, Sept 26), UCC President, Professor Patrick O’Shea, outlined the development goals for UCC... Read More
26 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Willy Wonka of Meringues Stall’s has arrived at Cork’s English Market The Tipperary Kitchen’s Marvellous Meringue boutique has just opened in Cork’s English Market. This pop-up shop is the latest instalment to the English Markets start-up stall, situated just off the Grand Parade entrance and is Irelands first... Read More
25 September 2017, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) is hosting a celebratory AlzTalks event which will feature people living with dementia, carers and musicians at the Cork Arts Theatre, Carroll’s Quay, Shandon, Cork on Wednesday, September 27th 2017 6.30pm-9.00pm. The eclectic event – which features the legendary John Spillane... Read More
25 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Film In Cork presents 1 Day Pitching Workshop When: Saturday, October 7th – 10am to 5pm Where: Metropole Hotel, Cork City In advance of IndieCork Film Festival’s Ronan Phelan Pitching Competition Pitching Competition on October 14th, Film In Cork will host a 1 Day Pitching Workshop... Read More
25 September 2017, Monday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Culture Night 2017 took place on Friday (22nd September), below are a selection of images from around the City.
23 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Welcomes the World Health Organisation (WHO) Political Vision Group Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Tony Fitzgerald is hosting the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Healthy Cities Political Vision Group today and tomorrow at Cork City Hall. Along with Cork City, the Political Vision Group is made up... Read More
23 September 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Cork Oyster Festival 2017 is underway, running from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September. Sponsored by Murphys Irish Stout the festival is in its 5th year, and is centred in the Metropole Hotel. Schedule of Events Friday 22nd September 19:30 – The Riptide Movement Live... Read More
23 September 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The English Market, Ireland’s oldest indoor food market, welcomed, entertained and fed Thousands of people last evening/night as it celebrated Cork Culture Night, one of the most popular events of the year. The celebrations which kicked off at 6.30pm included live traditional music and jazz bands... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A unique sound and visual exhibition, The Amulet Exhibition, will be open in the Aula Maxima, UCC as part of the International Stillbirth Conference being held in Cork on 23 and 24 September 2017. Amulets are special objects often hidden away in drawers and cupboards which mark a... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI – not to be confused wit the Irish Hotels Federation – IHF) have launched a Munster Branch. The IHI is the professional body for Managers and aspiring within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Ireland. Well known business figure Kevin Cullinane, Head... Read More
22 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie €1m in funding has been secured for Local Improvement Schemes in Cork. The funding will allow for the repair and improvement of small roads and laneways leading to local people’s homes and businesses that are not under the normal maintenance of the Local Authorities. Locally based Minister for Foreign... Read More
