25 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Message from the Bishops of Cork We send greetings to the people of faith in our city and county of Cork this Christmas: may you be filled with the hope which Christ brings. And we greet all people of good will, wishing you peace and joy always. Peace... Read More
23 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Multiple demonstrations and creative actions for a ceasefire in Palestine took place in Cork city today, Saturday, 23rd December. Up to 1000 people participated in a rally and march organised by Cork Palestine Solidarity Campaign for the 11th Saturday in a row today. Children’s shoes were also laid... Read More
22 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The ‘Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance’, City Hall, Cork Sunday 28th January 2024 3.00pm-5.30pm Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra Keith Hanley The ‘Lord Mayor’s Tea Dance’ Hosted by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Kieran McCarthy City Hall, Cork – Sunday 28th January 2024 – 3.00pm-5.30pm Evelyn Grant... Read More
21 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel Cork is launching an extra value January Sale where you can save 20% off B&B stays and get an extra €24 food credit to spend at the hotel! As Christmas festivities start to wind down, savvy shoppers will be poised and ready to grab a... Read More
20 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Council passed the 2023 Casual Trading Byelaws at its monthly Council Meeting on Monday 11 December. The aim of the byelaws is to update and strengthen the rules for trading and the criteria for allocating pitches in order to promote the highest quality trading and ensure... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 45,000 meals have been donated to people in Cork experiencing food insecurity thanks to a partnership between Deliveroo Ireland and the charity FoodCloud. More than 45,000 meals have been distributed to vulnerable people and families in Cork by local charities such as Feed Cork, thanks to a... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tempus Futurum celebrates the intersection of Art and Environmental Consciousness and includes ideas from 50 local children on the future of the Triskel building. The final installation of Island City, Cork’s Urban Sculpture Trail has been unveiled. Tempus Futurum by Brian Kenny is a light projection on the... Read More
19 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Festive atmosphere awaits arriving passengers with over 1,200 performers taking to the specially constructed Christmas stage in Arrivals – 2023 will herald the busiest year ever for international passenger traffic at Cork Airport. Cork Airport is enjoying a busy Christmas with more than 195,000 arriving and departing passengers... Read More
17 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Support the annual fundraiser at https://sharecork.org/donations/ The two bishops of Cork – the Right Reverend Dr Paul Colton and the Most Reverend Dr Fintan Gavin - met for one of the annual highlights in both the Cork and local ecumenical calendar; the Blessing of the S.H.A.R.E. crib on St... Read More
17 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Four Faced Liar, Cork’s proudly Irish and globally resonant literary journal, has launched its much-anticipated second issue. Following the resounding success of its sold-out inaugural edition, the second offering features 31 pieces of poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and visual art, showcasing the best emerging and established voices in... Read More
16 December 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Organisers of the annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle, which took place earlier than usual this year, on Saturday, 29th July, recently announced that €24,223 was raised, and has now been distributed to a number of local beneficiaries including the Mercy University Hospital Foundation, Fort Camden Meagher Restoration Fund, Carrigaline... Read More
14 December 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Winner announced for the UCC Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology The 2023 winner of the Musgrave Award for Excellence in Food Microbiology has been announced for this year. The award, which recognises excellence in the MSc Food Microbiology course at the School of Microbiology in UCC,... Read More