22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel on Mac Curtain Street (in the VQ area, previously known as the Victoria Quarter) has officially unveiled a major refurbishment of the 127-year old hotel’s ground floor area and two ballrooms. The project, which took 12 months to complete, has completely transformed the lobby and... Read More
22 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A 1979 guided tour through Cork explains the changes that have taken place and are being made to the city The 1979 video description is “An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, is giving young people in Cork the opportunity to explore some of the most interesting areas... Read More
22 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie As part of a National Lottery promotion on Cork Centra is Serving the “EuroMillions Winner’s Favourite Lunch”* The National Lottery is celebrating Ireland’s biggest-ever EuroMillions jackpot win with a tasty tribute in Cork today. To mark the incredible €250 million win, free ham and cheese sambos will be... Read More
19 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Jury service is when you are instructed to attend court with other members of the public, so the court can select people to sit on juries for upcoming court cases. Even though you are called for jury service, you may not actually serve on a jury. If you... Read More
18 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie With the city and county painted red and All-Ireland excitement at fever pitch, Cork City Council and Cork GAA are appealing to fans to use their ‘Rebels’ Fanzone’ tickets. A huge hit last year, the ‘Fanzone’ is the place to be for fans who are unable to travel... Read More
18 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte and Sample-Studios are offering an exciting new summer school this National Heritage Week from 18-21 August. This programme invites audiences to immerse themselves in the history of Irish art and culture across 4 days of engaging talks and site visits. The summer school... Read More
17 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Corrib Oil partners with ePower to bring EV charging to new Cork site Corrib Oil, one of Ireland’s leading service station and energy providers, has officially partnered with ePower, a specialist in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, to deliver fast-charging EV infrastructure at its new site on Model... Read More
17 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Four tourism companies from Ireland – including The Montenotte Hotel – joined Tourism Ireland in Fort Lauderdale in Florida for the annual Global Travel Marketplace (GTM). GTM is a three-day event, involving a programme of bespoke one-to-one appointments and networking sessions. The event offers an excellent opportunity for... Read More
15 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie If River Lee at Cork City docks stops being dredged, it could stop courtesy visits by Foreign Navies, and Tall ships such as the recent ‘Pirate Ship’ The Green Party in Cork has said renewed attention on maritime facilities as part of the Cork Luas and city docklands... Read More
12 July 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As fitness continues to take centre stage in modern lifestyles, sourcing the right gym equipment has become a priority for both individuals and commercial operators across Ireland. In cities like Cork, where wellness culture is thriving, the demand for high-quality, durable, and affordable fitness gear is on the... Read More
11 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Musgrave is a large brand in Ireland. For historical reasons (a Cork founder) its locus of management is in Cork, spread between the Ballycurreen (off Airport Hill) and Tramore Road. The Irish success story is in control of the SuperValu and Centra brands nationwide; some of the stores... Read More