31 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fastnet Film Festival which takes place from the 25th to the 29th of May in the village of Schull in West Cork, will screen ‘The Man in the Hat’, the directorial debut of Stephen Warbeck which stars Ciarán Hinds. Set in the picturesque landscapes of France, the near-silent... Read More
31 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel has been shortlisted in the 2022 Cork Business of the Year Awards. The historic hotel is one of three finalists in the category of Best Cork Hotel. It’s the 65th year of the awards which are judged by an independent panel from Cork’s business and... Read More
30 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It is finally happening. Reggie is actually on the North Side! THU 31 MAR – SAT 16 APR 2022 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... Read More
29 March 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment E- Scooters are the latest global trend in the transportation sector and countries around the globe have taken to the trend. In recent months, e-scooters have become extremely popular in Ireland. This is thanks to a surge in the micro-mobility movement and the removal of harsh rules... Read More
28 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ewan Paterson wins World’s Best Visitor Attraction Manager, while Clonakilty Small Batch Single Malt trumps again in World Whiskies Awards It’s been a good start to 2022 for Clonakilty Distillery in terms of awards, and yesterday they continued their winning ways as they scooped two major awards at... Read More
28 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Department of Tourism Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media says”While Cork harbour is potentially a great venue for the event… the necessary infrastructural and planning arrangements would not be in place to host the event in 2024″ Ministers Catherine Martin and Jack Chambers, after consultation with party leaders... Read More
27 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Cruise Ireland have welcomed the long-awaited return to cruise ships following a two-year pause as a result of the pandemic. Ireland will finally reopen again for cruise liners and passengers with the arrival of the MV ‘Viking Venus’ to Dún Laoghaire... Read More
26 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.e St Patrick’s Day Car Run There was general disappointment that Carrigaline didn’t have a St Patrick’s Day parade this year however St Patrick did make an appearance and travelled through the town in an open top vintage car. Applauded by a great attendance 12 outriders led the vintage... Read More
25 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Exciting news for dog owners as The Kingsley is launching their dog-friendly rooms If you’re looking for a stylish and cosy dog-friendly hotel for you and your four-legged friend, The Kingsley is just the place with their Paws & Unwind stay. Dog guests are greeted on arrival with... Read More
24 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The March historical lecture hosted by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is on the interesting topic of “The Holy Wells of County Cork” and will be delivered on zoom by Amanda Clarke today – Thursday March 24th – starting at 8pm sharp. To register for the lecture, log onto the... Read More
23 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie
21 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Honorary Citizenship Certificates have been presented to descendants of famous 1920s Lords Mayor MacCurtain and MacSwiney. The presentation was made over the weekend by the current Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher, accompanied by Cork City Council Chief Executive Ann Doherty.