7 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the Micheal Collins Centenary events recently concluded, Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage will hold another public talk on two other prominent West Corkmen from the tragic year of 1922 on 18th November at the local GAA Pavilion. At the outset of the Decade of Centenaries, the local history and... Read More
6 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Existing locations include the Douglas Road, and Oliver Plunkett Street – now Sisu have opened their 15th Irish clinic, which is in Castleknock, Dublin Sisu Clinic, a doctor-led aesthetic medicine destination offering a comprehensive range of non-surgical beauty treatments, opened the doors to its 15th Irish clinic this... Read More
5 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Spike Island has hosted its inaugural Spike Island Literary Festival which took place from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th September. Dedicated to the popular theme of crime writing, the festival had a unique island location with a dark history of four prisons over 400 years – the perfect... Read More
5 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Founder of Ballymaloe Foods speaks about a life in food “Even though challenges are daunting, having a challenge is a great thing for anyone” – Yasmin Hyde on growing Ballymaloe Foods The founder of Ballymaloe Foods says there is a very thin line between success and failure. Yasmin... Read More
4 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year’s Culture Night, on September 23rd, will see venues all over the country open their doors, late into the night. From music to the arts, to comedy, fashion, and literature, entertainment lovers are in for a real treat as more than 1,000 live events are planned. Cork... Read More
2 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Tidy Towns welcomes new volunteers – and other news from Carrigaline Tidy Towns Carrigaline Tidy Towns volunteers continue to meet up two or three times a week working on projects around the town. The gardening team are very busy watering and deadheading flowers which are much admired... Read More
2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Gate Cinema to host a panorama of international cinema, new Irish film, short film competitions, awards and much more. IndieCork Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The festival, which provides an extensive showcase of independent filmmaking, is set to hit the big screen at The... Read More
1 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Home – of Castle Road, Mahon, Cork – launches 150th anniversary golf classic One of Ireland’s oldest residential care homes will take to the course this month for a special fundraiser. St Luke’s Home, Cork is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and is hosting its... Read More
1 September 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Bingo is one of the most popular forms of entertainment around the world today. It’s a game which has stood the test of time over the years, remaining fun and exciting for everyone who plays it. In fact, bingo is now very popular in both the online and... Read More
30 August 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 33rd Cork French Film Festival will launch in style at the Port of Cork today, with a special event aboard the Belem. Steeped in history, the 126-year-old French sailing ship is a fitting place to kick off what promises to be a magical four days celebrating the... Read More
30 August 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Deirdre Forde has launched the Lord Mayors Community & Heritage Concert 2022 which will take place on Saturday 1st October 2022 in the Concert Hall in Cork City Hall. The Concert will feature talented community music groups such as the Barrack Street Band,... Read More
30 August 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The entertainment industry has expanded to include devices such as VR headsets. Let’s find out if it’s worth paying attention to. VR helmet: pros and cons Today’s technology allows us to have experiences that were hard to imagine. We will find out how far we’ve come. With VR,... Read More
