19 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie On Sunday October 27th at 2pm at the Metropole Hotel in Cork, soak up ‘All That Jazz’ with new music act, Frankly My Dear, led by songstress Helen O Dwyer and her talented dancers. Frankly My Dear is a chic and cheeky music act that blends elements of... Read More
19 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Draft Integrated Urban Strategy Consultation Events take place on Wed 23rd and Thurs 24th October 4-7pm at the Firkin Crane. Everybody welcome. Cork City Council and their project partners AtkinsRéalis, John McLaughlin Architects and the Shandon Community are developing an ambitious heritage led Integrated Urban Strategy (IUS) for... Read More
19 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central, Thomas ‘Tommy’ Gould, has today thanked the doctors, nurses and staff at the Mercy Hospital who have cared for him so well as he underwent a planned procedure. The Northside TD said “I went into the hospital on Wednesday for a... Read More
19 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie “We have a jam-packed event for you this year the weekend of 19th and 20th of October. Find us from 11am – 5pm each day at the South Parish Community Centre, Cork City, for our Zine market where artists from around Ireland will showcase their zines and paper-based... Read More
18 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As the winter months draw near and the nights grow longer, Cork City Council and Cork Business Association (CBA) have announced a ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign, an initiative aimed at enhancing safety and fostering a sense of community in the city centre. The campaign, part of Cork City... Read More
17 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fender Stratocaster secured for National Museum of Ireland with support from Live Nation Gaiety Ltd Following the sale today at auction in London of Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster, Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, expressed her appreciation of the special effort made to... Read More
17 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie SuperValu and Centra stores in Cork have announced the return of over 18 million eligible single-use containers through the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Since the scheme’s launch in February, SuperValu and Centra stores nationwide have achieved a total of 125 million returned containers within its first eight months,... Read More
15 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Festival takes place Thursday 7th to Sunday 17th November; Gala Tickets on sale now Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced that its 69th edition will take place across Cork city and county from Thursday 7th to Sunday 17th November. The Festival has also announced its Opening and Irish Galas; Conclave on Thursday, 7th November and Blue Road:... Read More
14 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel has their own exciting live musical lineup which includes 24 live music performances and DJ til late sessions over the weekend. Cork’s most historic hotel is superbly located for anyone heading to headline jazz acts and with an exciting live music lineup of their own... Read More
13 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Vodafone has announced that Cork County is part of the next phase in its nationwide network upgrade programme, providing enhanced coverage and connectivity for its customers. From October, the existing 3G network will upgrade to a more sustainable, efficient and reliable 4G and 5G network service, with the... Read More
12 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Dermot Lucey, a dedicated historian and educator whose profound contributions have enriched the cultural fabric of Ballincollig and its surrounding areas for over four decades, has been named Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of the lasting impact of his work. Dermot Lucey, the Secretary... Read More