‘FRED The Band’ were fantastic

11 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment: ‘FRED the Band’ were a Harmony-driven Cork based indie band, with a dedicated fanbase ‘FRED the Band’, or just ‘FRED’ were a 5-piece Irish Indie band from Cork. Their final membership was made up of Joseph O’Leary on Vocals, Jamie Hanrahan on Guitar, Jamin O’Donovan rocking the... Read More

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11th April, 2022

EXHIBITION AT GLUCKSMAN : Biodiversity in Contemporary Irish Art

11 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Pictured at the opening of Parklife: Biodiversity in Contemporary Irish Art. Curated by the Glucksman curatorial team in association with UCC’s Environmental Research Institute. https://www.glucksman.org/exhibitions/parklife

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10th April, 2022

#SaveBallymartleWoods community group holding free public walk in forest on Kinsale side of Riverstick

10 April 2022, Sunday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s full steam ahead for the ‘Ramble in the Woods’ this afternoon, 10 April at 3.00pm. This family friendly event will showcase Ballymartle Woods, Riverstick – its walkways, rich biodiversity “and what is at stake for our community”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

9th April, 2022

Where to find gluten free food in Cork – new startup searches multiple menus

9 April 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Turner’s Cross based startup Peckish.ie has developed a menu search engine that allows consumers with specific dietary requirements (vegans, vegetarians and coeliacs etc) to search and order online. It aggregates restaurant menus and the restaurant’s preferred delivery/ordering platforms (e.g. Flipdish, Deliveroo, JustEat, etc). Ordering takeaway is about to... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th April, 2022

IMPROVED CONNECTIVITY WITH EU: You can sail from Cork to France TWICE each week

8 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Brittany Ferries has confirmed that its new midweek sailing connecting Cork with France will become a permanent feature of the company’s sailing schedule, further reinforcing the company’s long term commitment to Ireland, Irish tourism and the Port of Cork. The Wednesday sailing is part of a new three... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

8th April, 2022

Famous County Cork Gardens Re-Open after Restoration Works

8 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Boost to County Cork tourism as gardens of Annes Grove Estate, Castletownroche, Co Cork become accessible by paid guided tour from today until 22 September The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the opening to the public of Annes Grove House and Gardens near Castletownroche,... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th April, 2022

Cork Airport Launches 2022 Summer Schedule – 40 routes – from 8 airlines

7 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With over 40 scheduled routes served by 8 airlines on offer to passengers in the South of Ireland, Ireland’s second largest airport is preparing for the busiest summer season in three years. Cork Airport has officially launched its 2022 Summer Schedule which includes over 40 scheduled routes, served... Read More

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7th April, 2022

Titanic’s Last port of Call commemorate 110th anniversary of sinking #CobhIreland

7 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie After a two years absence, Cobh will hold the first public ceremony of remembrance for all who lost their lives in the Titanic sinking. On Sunday 10th April 2022, Cobh will commemorate the 110th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. The East Cork town, which was the... Read More

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4th April, 2022

Famous Cork salmon flies feature in new book

4 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 120-year-old salmon flies were commissioned for the Cork International Exhibition in 1902 Traditional Irish salmon flies from Cork and across Ireland, commissioned 120 years ago for the Cork International Exhibition in 1902, now feature in a new historical picture book from Inland Fisheries Ireland. Fly tying involves the... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd April, 2022

Pro golfer James Sugrue fundraises for Mercy Hospital Foundation

3 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Annual Golf Classic – Thursday 28th and Friday 29th April – Fota Island Golf Club To mark the return of the Mercy Hospital Foundation’s ever popular golf classic this April, the Foundation is pleased to announce that Cork born professional golfer, James Sugrue, has joined forces with the... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS, SPORT

2nd April, 2022

The Parish, an exhibition by Michael Holly with the Clonakilty GAA Community

2 April 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Parish: an exhibition by Michael Holly with the Clonakilty GAA Community – Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre, Gallery – 2 April to 12 May 2022 Coming up at Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre is a fascinating exhibition that takes Clonakilty GAA as its starting point to explore... Read More

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1st April, 2022

PHOTOS: An Evening with Reggie at the Everyman Theatre

1 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment – Brief news in photos An Evening with Reggie is the debut live production from Cork’s most beautifully spoken man, Reggie from the Blackrock Road, who is a parody character, poking fun in god spirits at Cork’s merchant prince class. A preview took place last night and there’s another preview tonight but... Read More

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