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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1 April 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Hotel has launched a luxurious chocolate-themed Easter Afternoon Tea for the month of April. Guests will be treated to savoury bites and chocolate treats from Friday, April 1st until Saturday, April 30th. Easter Afternoon Tea will be served from 12.30pm to 2pm daily. Collection is... Read More
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