27 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two bands, two nights, and a weekend of unforgettable music, all at Seachurch in Ballycotton It’s even better than the real thing. Literally. Three of the greatest names in music history, and the perfect time to celebrate them during this June Bank Holiday weekend at Seachurch, Ballycotton. This... Read More
27 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City hosts The Treaty 1921 – Records from the Archives exhibition following a three month stint at Dublin Castle – The exhibition marks the centenary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on 6 December 1921 The Treaty, 1921: Records from the Archives exhibition will open at St.... Read More
26 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The festival itself runs each year over the last weekend in May in Schull West Cork The 13th Fastnet Film Festival launched last night Wednesday 25th of May at Grove House, Colla Road, Schull, West Cork. Speakers at the event were Greg Dyke and top Irish Casting Director... Read More
22 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Things to do near Kinsale It has been confirmed that the always popular Old Head of Kinsale Lighthouse Open Days are back this year. Make the most of this unique opportunity to visit the Old Head Lighthouse, usually off-limits to the public, and take in the breathtaking... Read More
22 May 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Popscene recently reopened their doors to the public following a two-year absence, with the much-loved 80’s and 90’s throwback bar back to doing what they do best – bringing back the glory days of these golden eras every Friday and Saturday night from 8 ‘til late. In celebration... Read More
22 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A hurley owned by former Cork All-Ireland hurler and well-known Cork businessman Sean McCarthy, will go on auction at the Lord Mayor’s Summer Ball which takes place in the Rochestown Park Hotel on May 27. The hurley was autographed by all of the winning team in 1990. This... Read More
20 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brass Band Performance Carrigaline was treated to a novel performance on the Bandstand in the Park by the St Nicholas Brass Band from Cork on Sunday afternoon last. The Band played their music in aid of the Ukraine Refugee Relief Fund. Visitors to the park were delighted with the music... Read More
20 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aldi Ireland today confirmed it is set to open a new €10M store in Carrigaline, Co. Cork in 2024 – 30 new jobs to be created The news comes as the supermarket was granted planning permission from Cork County Council for its new 1,315sqm store today. 60 jobs... Read More
20 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment -Folk Americana Trio ‘The Raines’ outstanding fourth single “Another Lover” – out today – plus First-Ever Irish Tour To Begin 3rd June Where Whelans Dublin 3rd June Sea Church, Ballycotton, East Cork 10th June Station House Clifden 12th June Galway Folk Festival 17th June Dolans Limerick 18th... Read More
19 May 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The fort and tearooms will be open to the public Saturdays and Sundays from the 28th of May Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven will reopen to visitors this summer season from May 28th. This will be the first time the 16th Century coastal artillery fort opens to the public... Read More
17 May 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Artists from Cope Foundation’s Suisha Inclusive Arts will return to the stage for the first time in more than two years next week. ‘Where’s My Art?’ runs at the Cork Arts Theatre from Tuesday, May 24th to Saturday, May 28th next. The one-hour performance reflects on the lived... Read More
17 May 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Marketing gurus often come up with titles for events that never live up to expectations. The SYNERGY event at Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus (previously known as CSN) did the opposite. The myriad of energised and energising courses in this pioneering college of further education has... Read More