13 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tickets are available now at www.indiependencefestival.com Following on from a sold out show at the 3Arena INDIE22 brings a fantastic addition to an already incredible line-up set for Cork, this summer – game-changers The 2 Johnnies & The Junior B All Stars join headliners Fatboy Slim, Rudimental and... Read More
13 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie With the UEFA Champions League being one of the most exciting leagues in the world of football, it is important to note who has won it the most. History, drama, tactics, passion and commitment. Football has all of it. It is these elements that make it one of... Read More
12 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House has reopened its outdoor heated pool for its guests this summer. Given the variable Irish climate; the pool, which is one of the few outdoor pools operating in Ireland, and is available all summer for guests to use. The pool dates back to 1957 when it... Read More
11 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Walk for Life Everyone is invited to participate in and/or sponsor the annual Walk for Life from Carrigaline on Saturday, June 18th. Organised by John Wade from Grange, Douglas, the walk commences from outside Carrigaline Community Centre at 10.30am and proceeds along the Greenway in the direction of... Read More
11 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Calling all Independent Takeaways Are you the people’s favourite takeaway? Do you have what it takes to prove you’re the best? This is a battle of Ireland’s much loved takeaways. Whether you own a Chipper, Chinese or a Burger Joint, we want to hear from you! Animo TV,... Read More
9 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ireland is a beautiful nation full of stunning attractions and exciting experiences. The country houses several sights and historical landmarks that will pique your interest and make your visit worthwhile. When you think about Ireland, pictures of verdant rolling hills, jagged coastline cliffs, and weathered rocks easily come... Read More
7 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Exceedingly rare Proclamation will be on public display at UCC This copy of The Proclamation has an impeccable provenance, known to have been brought directly from the General Post Office (GPO) during Ireland’s 1916 Easter Rising. It has been donated to UCC by Liam and Kaye Cronin. 1,000... Read More
7 June 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today Kinsale Arts Weekend released the much-anticipated 2022 programme that is bursting with events, truly offering something for everyone. The packed programme, that runs from 7-10 July, will see the festival weekend return with a line-up that will surprise and delight all ages and interests. Headline acts include... Read More
7 June 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Things to do in Cork Today, Cork Opera House made its first full-season announcement since its re-opening with a stellar line-up that is packed with a variety sure to please and delight Cork audiences and beyond. As the iconic Leeside venue emerges from two years of pandemic-enforced rescheduling... Read More
7 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Respected American travel journalist Peter Greenberg will showcase Cork and Ireland in a new travel programme called Hidden Ireland, which will air during prime time on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) later this year to millions of people across the United States. Tourism Ireland invited Peter Greenberg to film at... Read More
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