8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan says the artwork on the ‘Cut and Cover’ railway tunnel in Monkstown is something the entire community can be proud of. Mayor Coughlan made the comments at a special ceremony to officially launch the mural which was commissioned... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Singing Talent Carrigaline native, Tenor Peter O’Reilly will be giving a recital in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Wednesday, October 13th at 13.10 accompanied by Robbie Carroll. He will be singing a programme with works by Handel, Wolf, Fauré, Godard and others. Admission to the recital is €5. Seating is limited by... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The sheep graze freely, without the restrictions of wiring or fencing… The meadow is salty from sea spray, and this gives the lamb its highly valued pre-sale flavour. After a two-year absence, Cork’s Market Lane group of restaurants will once again celebrate the arrival of prized Blasket Island... Read More
7 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The President’s courtesy visit included meeting with artists, poets, and academics, including Barry Hill, Producer of “The Epic” and Past President of The North Monastery Past Pupils Union, Poet & Naval Service Commander Caoimhin Mac Unfraidh, Artist Eve Parnell and UCC lecturer Dr. Aodh Quinlivan Author of “Forgotten... Read More
City Limits Comedy Club re-opens after COVID lockdowns with Karl Spain, Barry Murphy, David McSavage
5 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Life resumes after COVID lockdowns! City Limits Comedy Club in Cork city is launching a new series of weekend shows that feature well-known comedians that are guaranteed to have you in stitches. First acts announced include Karl Spain with special guest Barry Murphy on October 8 & 9... Read More
4 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle Sportive is back for 2021 and is celebrating its milestone 10th year. This year’s cycle will once again raise vital funds for the Mercy Hospital Foundation, four Cork City and County Lions Clubs and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration. Taking place on Saturday, October... Read More
2 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has recently launched a series of interactive walking tours around Cork city centre. There are currently four tours for people to enjoy, each with a different theme that explores the city’s history and culture: Cork Street Art Shandon Mile South Parish River Lee Bridges. Grab... Read More
1 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Businesses on, and visitors to, Thomas Davis Street in Mallow are being invited to make full use of the street for the next five Saturday afternoons. A new timed temporary pedestrianisation of the main street in the North Cork town took place on Saturday 25th September for the... Read More
1 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 66th annual Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) announces 2021 Blended Festival (5th – 21st November), Opening Night Film, Female Visions Retrospective and City-wide ‘Trail of Discovery’, inviting audiences and filmmakers to reimagine the world through the power of film as it returns with a blended in-cinema and... Read More
30 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lunchtime community music concert at St Mary’s Health Campus, Gurranabraher Martin’s Music HAZ band and the Mayfield Mens’ Shed Choir will take part in a concert on the quad in front of St Mary’s Primary Care Centre on September 30th from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. This is a standing... Read More
29 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods expands further into NI and GB – Ballymaloe Original Relish is now available in 500 Tesco stores across Great Britain and Northern Ireland Ballymaloe Foods is growing its business in Great Britain and Northern Ireland thanks to increased demand for its products. The Cork based food... Read More
29 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What: 42nd Cork Folk Festival When: 29th Sept-3rd October 2021 Organisers are delighted to announce a return to live folk music at the 42nd Cork Folk Festival, happening across Cork city from Wednesday 29th September to Sunday 3rd October 2021. “The festival will celebrate the music of Cork... Read More