12 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Artist commissioned to commemorate Cork Opera House in its 170th year A Cork-based artist is set to be the recipient of a sponsored commission by Fleetwood Paints that will commemorate Cork Opera House’s 170th anniversary this year, in partnership with Sample-Studios. Sophie Longwill, a glass artist and member... Read More
10 August 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place, the only museum in Ireland solely dedicated to the life and legacy of a woman, has just earned both national and international acclaim cementing its place as one of the country’s most inspiring cultural landmarks. In the very same week that the Cork-based museum was... Read More
1 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie From the 1985 video archives A look at the People and City of Cork on its 800th birthday. “Cork celebrates eight hundred years since it was granted a charter by Prince John in 1185. When Oliver Wendell Holmes said the axis of the world runs through every town... Read More
31 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Craft Month is just around the corner. Makers from across Cork city and county have been putting the finishing touches on 99 events scheduled for August. The beloved festival will officially open with a vibrant launch party at Fota House, Arboretum and Gardens on Thursday, 1 August... Read More
31 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie The popular Youghal Medieval Festival returns to the stunning setting of St. Mary’s College Gardens & Collegiate Church on Sunday, the 3rd of August, from 11am to 5pm. It promises a magical day of medieval adventure, family fun and cultural celebration, all completely free of charge. Presented by Cork... Read More
30 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Now in its fourth consecutive year, the National Archives in partnership with Cork County Council returns the Michael Collins Diaries 1918–1922 to Michael Collins House Museum, Clonakilty, continuing the annual August loan that began in 2022. This year’s exhibition highlights a lesser-known aspect of Collins’ revolutionary work, his... Read More
22 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie A 1979 guided tour through Cork explains the changes that have taken place and are being made to the city The 1979 video description is “An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, is giving young people in Cork the opportunity to explore some of the most interesting areas... Read More
18 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte and Sample-Studios are offering an exciting new summer school this National Heritage Week from 18-21 August. This programme invites audiences to immerse themselves in the history of Irish art and culture across 4 days of engaging talks and site visits. The summer school... Read More
Ballyhoura Development Launches New Pilot Project in Charleville under EU-Funded CITICESS Initiative
15 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Ballyhoura Development CLG is pleased to announce that it has received funding approval to implement a pilot initiative under the CITICESS Project, supported by Interreg EU Commencing this September, the pilot will be based in the Northside estates of Charleville – specifically Batt Donegan Place and Hillview Drive – an area recognised... Read More
10 July 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie In 2025, we proudly celebrate 50 years of the Citizens Information Network, a service that has consistently empowered the people of Ireland with access to clear, impartial, and vital information, advice, and advocacy. The journey began in the early 1970s when the National Social Service Council, working with local community... Read More
8 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s first pilot headstarting programme for dunlin (Calidris alpina) is taking place in Fota Wildlife Park, Cork, as a project partner of the Breeding Waders European Innovation Partnership (EIP) and in collaboration with the LIFE on Machair project, making it the second conservation centre in Europe to be... Read More