7 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Nostalgia Barry’s Tea is a much-admired brand of tea which is popular in Cork, where the company is headquartered. A question that will divide any audience is Barry’s vs Lions, which is like saying Cork vs Dublin. Barry’s Tea was founded in 1901 by James J. Barry,... Read More
7 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie First issue out October 2022 The Four Faced Liar is the new Cork-based literary journal. Named after the much-loved Shandon Bells, and edited by four lovers of tall stories, its first print issue will launch in autumn 2022, showcasing an exciting and eclectic mix of fiction, non-fiction, poetry,... Read More
7 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Everyman’s Summer highlight will be a world premiere of John B. Keane’s Letters of a Country Postman – a humorous fictional account of the exploits of a postman in rural Ireland and a love song to the postal system and its enduring importance today. A brand new adaption for stage,... Read More
7 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ryan Welcomes grants of over €1m for fisheries conservation across Ireland – Funding 34 conservation projects in 14 counties Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency with responsibility for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, recently announced funding for 34 projects in 14 counties under the ‘Habitats and Conservation Scheme... Read More
6 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Former Irish prison to play host to new crime writing literary festival – Full programme of events announced for the inaugural Spike Island Literary Festival. Spike Island has officially launched their full programme of events for the inaugural Spike Island Literary Festival which will take place from Friday... Read More
6 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie (Image via https://twitter.com/PaulTho29886611) Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade or so, you’ll be fully aware of mobile gaming’s growth. When assessing the array of entertainment options we can utilise in 2022, gaming on a portable phone in the palm of your hand is... Read More
5 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The old tradition and historic custom of open air cross roads dancing will resume at Laharn Cross, Lombardstown, Mallow on Sunday, 5th June 2022 The return of traditional Irish music and dance is long awaited for after a two year period where no dancing took place at the... Read More
4 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie RTÉ2’s hit show First Dates Ireland is currently taking applications If you have a charming personality and an open attitude to then here is an opportunity form you! The matchmakers are currently hard at work chatting to potential daters and would love to hear from you. The requirements... Read More
3 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park announce birth of the 1st-ever Linné’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) to be born in the Wildlife Park. The baby, whose gender is still unknown, was born on the 30th of April to mother Talyta and father Matheo after a gestation of six months. The public... Read More
2 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House will host an open-air sculpture exhibition this summer in conjunction with the Richard Scott Gallery The exhibition, which is free to attend, will be hosted on the grounds of the beautiful Ballymaloe House Hotel and opened on Wednesday 1st June at 6pm. It will be open... Read More
2 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ryanair to commence three new routes this week following the addition of a third based aircraft at Ireland’s 2nd-busiest international airport. Summer 2022 is well and truly off to a flying start as Cork Airport is set to welcome over 50,000 passengers over the course of the June... Read More
2 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dad Rocks Family Fun Day celebrating Dads and Father Figures Everywhere is heading to the Marina Market this Father’s Day June 19th The inaugural Dad Rocks Family Fun Day comes to the Marina Market this Father’s Day, Sunday 19th June, presented by Eventi Management and funded by the... Read More
