21 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, Ireland’s oldest Local Authority Museum will be undergoing external refurbishment works. Officially opened to the public on April 4th, 1945, in the old ‘Shrubberies’ building in Fitzgerald Park, the museum will get a ‘birthday facelift’, which will see the roof and external... Read More
20 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Model Farm Road based Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind is delighted to announce the appointment of actor and playwright Shane Casey as an Ambassador. Shane joins a formidable ambassador team including Manchester United legend Roy Keane and Munster and Ireland rugby player Jack Crowley. Shane, who was... Read More
19 March 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online casinos have revolutionized the gaming world, offering a variety of exciting and interactive games that bring the thrill of a real casino straight to your device. With countless options available, players can choose from live dealer games, classic casino favorites, and cutting-edge innovations. In this article,... Read More
18 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie When: 27 June – 6 July 2025 Tickets: https://www.westcorkmusic.ie/chamber-music-festival/ Bantry’s renowned West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary with yet another stellar line-up of world-class musicians circling around a core of string quartets. In 1996, the first Festival presented thirteen concerts over a week and thirty... Read More
13 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is gearing up for one of its busiest weeks this year as over 53,000 passengers are expected to travel through the airport over the St Patrick’s Bank Holiday weekend. While tens of thousands will take the opportunity to travel overseas for the long weekend, thousands more... Read More
12 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie It’s Back!! ‘Coffee House Lates’ returns to Cork City as part of the St Patrick’s Festival Cork’s coffee houses are once again going to keep their doors open into the evening this weekend with another Coffee House Lates. 11 independent cafés will open late for an exciting range of free... Read More
12 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joe Byrne has been chosen as February’s Cork Person of the Month in recognition of four successful decades running the recently-closed Joseph’s Hair Salon in Glasheen and his immeasurable generosity to the people of Cork throughout the years. For decades, Joe offered more than just hairdressing. He also... Read More
11 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Get Cork Walking’ 2025 was launched recently at Cork City Hall – A collaborative Project between Cork Sports Partnership, Get Ireland Walking and the collective local stakeholder network in Cork City and County Get Cork Walking ’Get Cork Walking’ Project was launched in 2021 as a Stakeholder Network... Read More
11 March 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lusitania Museum & Old Head Signal Tower will host the ever popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Weekend on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th April. Due to scheduled restoration work taking place on the lighthouse from April to November, this will be the only opportunity to... Read More
10 March 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Ireland’s second-largest city has a rich history with very vibrant nightlife surrounding its thriving entertainment scene. Gambling gained massive popularity, attracting locals and tourists alike to numerous leisure activities. In Ireland, there are strict gambling laws, notwithstanding betting opportunities abound in a city featuring old school bookies... Read More
10 March 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork, located on the southern coast of Ireland, has a rich history surrounded by scenic views and a lively cultural atmosphere. Recently, Cork gained a fresh layer of excitement, with casinos popping up fairly rapidly all over town. Ireland’s gambling industry is growing rapidly now, and Cork... Read More
8 March 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie 123 shows nationwide to benefit from fresh round of funding – 16 shows in Cork supported including Charleville Show & Ballyvourney/Coolea Show – Grants range from €4,000 to over €11,000, depending on the size of the show Cork TD and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community... Read More