27 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2023 Spirit of Mother Jones Award was presented today to Mick Lynch by James Nolan at the Spirit of Mother Jones Festival in Shandon in front of a capacity at the Dance Cork Firkin Crane. Cork connections Lynch was born into an Irish family of 5 children... Read More
28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, has opened a Book of Condolences for singer, writer and activist Sinéad O’Connor in City Hall today The Lord Mayor said: “On behalf of the people of Cork, I extend my sincere condolences to Sinéad’s family and friends. Not only... Read More
27 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie Major investment will provide safe and secure drinking water for almost 24,000 people in Cork City Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork City Council, has commenced an €11 million project to upgrade Glashaboy Water Treatment Plant. The project will ensure the delivery of a sustainable and more... Read More
26 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From the archives: There was a time when a man sold newspapers to pedestrians outside the Colosseum at the end of McCurtain Street. As traffic grew the Newsvendor started selling to cars. Check out this video from 1969. Newspaper seller John Kelleher (who passed away in 2019, aged... Read More
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