24 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s leading building firms Clancy Construction has opened a new office in Cork city centre solidifying its commitment to the region. Minister for Finance Michael McGrath TD performed the official opening of 49 Grand Parade, a restored listed building. Clancy Construction is headquartered in Thurles and... Read More
20 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the archives: There’s one thing about us in Cork. We have a beautiful accent. Back in 1972 Cork actor James N Healy looked at the history of Cork accents through the ages in an episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ broadcast on 21 October 1972. Cork man James... Read More
18 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby will return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in February 2024 when they take on the Super Rugby Champions Crusaders on Saturday, February 3 at 5pm. In a first for world rugby the ‘Clash of Champions’ will see the reigning champions of the URC and Super Rugby face... Read More
17 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Craft & Design to announce line-up of events for throughout August at opening Craft Fair in Cork’s Marina Market Cork Craft & Design, Ireland’s largest social enterprise for Craftmakers has announced the launch of Cork Craft Month 2023, opening with a fantastic Craft Fair in the Marina... Read More
17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Launch of the 2023 Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships take place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh The Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships will officially commence over the coming weeks with a programme of exciting games taking place throughout the county. Fans can expect even more games... Read More
17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Graham Norton surprises Cork’s 96FM listeners as the first special guest on the radio station’s new morning show ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM’ launched on air today and is now live every weekday from 6am to 9am Graham chats to Lorraine & Ross about... Read More
14 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Southern Regional Assembly Elects New Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr. Terry Shannon of Cork City Council was elected as Cathaoirleach of the Southern Regional Assembly for 2023-24 at its annual meeting today, Friday 14th July 2023, which took place at Assembly House, O’Connell Street, Waterford. First elected to... Read More
13 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It’s a family affair at Elbow Lane Restaurant in Cork as brothers Harrison and Ronan Sharpe take the top jobs at this iconic Cork eaterie. Cork’s iconic Smokehouse and Brewery is moving to celebrate its 10th Anniversary next year. Ronan (age 28) who is now the new general manager... Read More
10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Imperial Hotel honoured to host President Michael D Higgins during his visit to Cork for the National Day of Commemoration President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins together with his wife Sabina were honoured guests of the Imperial Hotel, Cork City at the weekend. The President was on an... Read More
10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s new 4m wide pedestrian and cycle path bridge, connecting Grange to Tramore Valley Park, has been officially named Vernon Mount Bridge. Over a period of a month, a total of 598 nominations were received from the public through a naming submission process set up by Cork City... Read More
10 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It is a creative event series that unites Ireland and the USA in celebrating the life and achievements of legendary American anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass and other changemakers. This year, #DouglassWeek will be held in Rochester from July 10th – 16th, with additional in-person and online events in... Read More
9 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Watch the entire movie for free here Edward Mulhare (8 April 1923 – 24 May 1997) was an actor whose career spanned five decades. He is best known for his starring role in Knight Rider. He acted with a British accent so most people would have thought... Read More