22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Culture Night takes place this evening! There are over 200 events taking place in more than 100 venues across Cork City and film plays a big part in this years programme. War of the Buttons is one of the free screenings taking place in City Hall Concert... Read More
22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 11th Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade will take place on 31st October 2017 in the streets of Cork City. Last year the group had their biggest parade to date with over 500 participants. 15,000 spectators lined the streets in Shandon dressed in Halloween themed creations “and an... Read More
22 September 2017, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kilkenny Shop Cork celebrates 10 years in business, with 10% off this weekend The Kilkenny Shop on Emmet Place Cork is celebrating 10 years in business this weekend with 10% off everything in store from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September. Join the team in a... Read More
21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Students from Cork city and county, with others from elsewhere in Munster, are to have their prizewinning entries from the Texaco Children’s Art Competition displayed in two exhibitions to be held simultaneously in Cork City Council libraries during the month of October. Consisting of up to 50 artworks... Read More
21 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Meet slithering reptiles, enjoy a drama about digital dating or attend a slide and polka workshop as Gaeilge – these are just some of the events that UCC has organized for Culture Night (Friday, September 22) reflecting the creative and scholarly richness of the University. All are welcome and the... Read More
20 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Above: Location of Quinlan’s Seafood Bar, Cork City Centre Ireland boasts some of the world’s top seafood restaurants thanks to the availability of fresh and delicious ingredients. This weekend’s Cork Oyster & Seafood Festival is set to celebrate the finest delicacies from the Big Blue. For those who... Read More
20 September 2017, Wednesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Culture Night is this Friday, and Cork City Council will bring ‘added sparkle’ to North Main Street’s Young Offenders- inspired Culture Night celebrations with the illumination of a 100 year old tree. Up to 4,000 LED lights have been hung on the tree outside the St Peter’s... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Brian McGrory, bartender at Cask in Cork (48 MacCurtain Street, did Ireland proud as he competed against some of the world’s best bartenders in the annual Opihr World Adventure Cocktail Competition Global Final in Marrakech, Morocco today. 23-year old McGrory – who was competing in his very first cocktail competition – and the... Read More
19 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As thousands of students settle back into college life this week, Deliveroo have announced that on average, students in Cork make €10.12 per hour with their service. “The flexible work at competitive rates allows students to fit work around their hobbies and studies” said a company statement. “Students love... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie European Mobility Week (EMW) is a Europe-wide initiative, which Cork City Council embraces. The week “promotes a shift towards sustainable urban transport”. EMW takes place each year from the 16 – 22 September. Transport related emissions have a detrimental effect on health and the environment, and contribute... Read More
19 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Learning Partners (Cork City Council, Cork Education and Training Board, University College Cork and Cork Institute of Technology) yesterday (Monday 18th September) announced the launch of a series of How-To learning guides for other Learning Cities across the world. During their keynote address, at the opening day... Read More
19 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This years Decades Festival takes place on 29th & 30th September in a variety of venues across the city centre. It celebrates the 80s and 90s. Photographer Darragh Kane was at the launch in the Heineken Brewery last evening, and send us these pics. The festival which... Read More
