5 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Exhibition looks at History of Cork Opera House Cork City Library is hosting a new exhibition of Cork Opera House memorabilia entitled ‘Send It Home’. The artefacts are on display within the City Central Library on Grand Parade for the month of November. The announcement was made at... Read More
5 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A philanthropic commitment to Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival The refreshed membership programme spans tiers from Leading Lights (€150) to Guiding Lights (€2,500) and offers supporters a closer connection to the festival with a carefully designed suite of benefits. Members receive priority booking and preferred seating, acknowledgement in the... Read More
4 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie What changes a house into a home? New book explores the art of homemaking through Irish dressers and delph with a focus on west of Ireland “Irish Dressers and Delph: Homemaking Through Time”, a new book by Professor Meredith S. Chesson, explores how kitchen dressers and delph can... Read More
3 November 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Amazon launches the Regional Creatives Fund Ireland, offering multiple grants of up to €20,000 for charities in Cork and across Ireland which focus on upskilling people for careers in creative industries. Grants are available for charities which run programmes aimed at boosting skills and increasing access to creative... Read More
1 November 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Munster Technological University (MTU) this week honoured one of Ireland’s most influential voices in food, sustainability, and education, by awarding an Honorary Doctorate to Darina Allen during its Autumn 2025 conferring ceremonies. The presentation took place at MTU Arena on the Bishopstown campus as part of the university’s... Read More
30 October 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An evening of live performance, film and conversation on Thursday 30 October Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is delighted to launch Uillinn Dance Season 2025 on Thursday 30 October with a specially curated evening of live dance, film screenings and discussion. Supported by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon, this season... Read More
30 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Youth Orchestra in partnership with EY Cork will bring the festive magic to City Hall this December with a special production of The Snowman, part of the spectacular Christmas concert series supported by EY for a second consecutive year. Taking place on the 13th and 14 th... Read More
27 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie New book: Building Mitchelstown, 1779-1830 by David A. Fleming A terrific night was had by all at the St George’s Arts and Heritage Centre in Mitchelstown one Friday earlier this month to celebrate the launch of Building Mitchelstown, 1779—1830 by David A. Fleming. Over 75 people packed into the venue to hear Dr Michael Potterton... Read More
26 October 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Kerry Hanaphy Brings Her Signature Aesthetic Magic to Cork with a Glamorous Launch at Blackpool Shopping Centre Ireland’s “Lip Queen” Kerry Hanaphy officially unveiled her long-awaited Cork clinic at Blackpool Shopping Centre, marking a glittering new chapter for one of Ireland’s most recognisable aesthetic brands. Timed perfectly to... Read More
24 October 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The Changing Ireland Galleries was officially launched at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks this month, marking the biggest expansion of public galleries at the National Museum of Ireland in over two decades. Highlights include key objects from Co. Cork, which feature prominently throughout the exhibition. Tánaiste... Read More
19 October 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie On October 15, Cork City Hall played host to a special civic reception hosted by the Lord Mayor to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Cork Public Museum, marking eight decades of cultural preservation, public service, and community pride. Founded on 4 April 1945, Cork Public Museum holds the... Read More
18 October 2025 By Valerie RYan valerie@TheCork.ie St Theresa’s Girl Guides Passage West is the latest recipient of a Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award which recognises the dedicated work of local volunteers who have worked with the group for the last 50 years. The group, which celebrated its golden anniversary last March, has 80... Read More