1 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Friday, 1st November) announced Ballincollig, Co. Cork as Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2024. Over 600 TidyTowns volunteers were present at the SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony at Croke Park in Dublin with the event live-streamed to many more online. This year, 904 towns were competing... Read More
1 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor Dan Boyle, is leading a city delegation to Cork’s twin city of Shanghai, and partner city of Shenzhen, from 1st November to 9th November 2024. In Shanghai, the delegation will meet with the Consul General of Ireland in Shanghai, David Murphy and... Read More
1 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Penny Dinners provides meals and services to those in need One of Cork’s oldest charities have welcomed a donation of €10,000 from PepsiCo Ireland. PepsiCo is markeing 50 years in Cork, one of the company’s “50for50 campaign” activities encouraged employees to address Cork Penny Dinners’ appeal for back-to-school... Read More
31 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Get Ready for a Howling Good Time at The Everyman’s Christmas Pantomime – Red Riding Hood – https://everymancork.com/events/red-riding-hood/ The Everyman is thrilled to present a pantomime like no other – Red Riding Hood. Opening on November 30th, and continuing until January 12th, this enchanting show promises to be a delightful treat for audiences... Read More
31 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Christy Moore – Saturday 28th June 2025 – CORK LIVE AT THE MARQUEE – Tickets on sale today from 9am Christy Moore to release new album, A Terrible Beauty on Claddagh Records on 1st November New Single ‘The Big Marquee’ now available Christy will return to play Live at the... Read More
29 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As winter sets in, many of us may notice the impact of shorter days and colder weather on our mental well-being. While some experience a natural shift in mood and energy, for others, winter can contribute to feelings of isolation, lethargy, or low mood. However, with the right... Read More
28 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Design Week 2024 programme to feature two events in the Cork KidSuper, Lesley Lokko, and Sir David King among keynote speakers Over 40 events to take place across Ireland exploring the theme ‘Imagination for Opportunity’ Irish Design Week to take place from 11-15 November 2024 Design &... Read More
27 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Not everyone can travel to Lourdes, now the relics are coming to Cork Significant crowds of people are expected to attend Cork’s North Cathedral and the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Clonakilty later this month for the pilgrimage of the Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes. The... Read More
27 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Former Munster rugby star Billy Holland has taken the helm in EBS Cork. As head of the EBS branches in Cork, Billy and his team will be aiming to help hundreds of buyers secure finance for their dream home. Billy Holland’s business operates the EBS franchises in Patrick... Read More
26 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Business News in Photos There was fantastic start to Guinness Cork Jazz weekend at the The Insurance Institute of Cork’s annual lunch yesterday. Congratulations to Cork President Mary McAuliffe and all the team involved in organising another hugely successful event. Photographer Billy macGill was at the event, and... Read More
26 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Breeda O’Connell from www.bocimageconsulting.ie is an experienced Personal Stylist & Image Consultant, based in Cork. She is the personal shopper at Opera Lane, and works privately with clients online and offline. Her instagram is boc_imageconsulting We all know that feeling when you put on an outfit that just... Read More
26 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A Part 8 planning application for the refurbishment and extension of Mayfield Library has been approved by Cork City Councillors at their October monthly meeting. The plan is to develop an attractive new community and educational hub to the northside of Cork city. The current library, located on... Read More