4 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Hall and the Radisson Hotel Little Island saw what is, with forty five countries represented, perhaps, the largest gathering of Ambassadors and Diplomats outside Dublin, descend on Cork to attend the DIPLOMAT Dinner 2016. The event founders, John X Miller and Michael Mulcahy, said, “The... Read More
3 November 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish film is in the spotlight at this year’s Cork Film Festival, with the European premiere of I Am Not a Serial Killer among the highly acclaimed homegrown productions to be screened from 11-20 November. The psychological thriller directed by Cork’s own Billy O’Brien, produced by Nick Ryan... Read More
2 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Musical Miscellany at the Freemasons’ Hall Fundraiser in aid of Cork International Choral Festival and Autism Assistance Dogs, Ireland Saturday 19th November, 7pm The Masonic Hall Easily Cork city’s most atmospheric room and, in its 246th year, the oldest performance space of the city, The Masonic... Read More
31 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Asthma Society of Ireland’s new educational peer support programme for parents/carers of children with asthma which is being rolled out in six areas across Ireland this year and is currently enrolling new participants for the next programme in Cork. The programme commences on Tuesday 1st November... Read More
28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Film In Cork, through the support of the Arts Offices of Cork City and County Councils, is delighted to announce the launch of the 2017 Short Script Award. This funding initiative aims to foster creative and resourceful filmmaking in the Cork region. Film In Cork is looking... Read More
28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The 34th Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will get underway this evening from 6.15pm. Throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, Cork will play host to over 40,000 people, 1,200 musicians from 20 countries, an extensive fringe programme and live music trails. The festival will kick off with an exciting... Read More
28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Late night services to destinations across the city and county Jazz fans attending next weekend’s fantastic festival line-up in Cork, can avail of several Bus Éireann late night services, to travel home from the city centre to major suburbs and beyond. Late night buses will run from... Read More
26 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Hortonworks has today announced the opening of a new, larger premises in Albert Quay, Cork. The news was celebrated at an opening ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork City and IDA Ireland. The inauguration comes just nine months after the company confirmed their plans to extend... Read More
26 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Emergency responders from both sides of the Irish border will gather today in Dublin for a simulated chemical explosion scenario, to test a Decision Support (DS) Tool-set designed to reduce the impact of large-scale disasters on public health. The online decision support system has been developed by... Read More
24 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Now well into its second decade, the Annual Aer Lingus Autumn Lunch in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place on Wednesday 26th October at 12:00pm in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork. Each year this most stylish event offers attendees a champagne reception, and... Read More
20 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Shoppers and visitors to the city can avail of 2 hours free parking between 10am- 12 noon (Mon – Thurs) in both North Main St and Paul St car parks. Late night shoppers and those visiting restaurants in the area can also avail of free parking on... Read More
16 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The UCC Autumn conferrings start on Monday and will run this Monday (17) and Tuesday (18 October) and the following week on Tuesday 25th – Friday 28th October. There are three ceremonies most days at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Over 3,100 students will be conferred over a six... Read More
