19 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “Mitchelstown” used to be well known throughout Ireland for two things. One was ‘Mitchelstown Cheese’ and the other was the fact that the North County Cork town was on the Main Cork-Dublin road. Today, there is a Motorway and you won’t find the cheddar in your local supermarket... Read More
19 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Kabin Studio joins over one hundred young musicians from Music Generation at St. Patrick’s Festival Quarter in Collins Barracks from 1pm on Saturday 19th March. Music Generation’s young community of harpers, rappers, classical, folk, and traditional musicians unite to mark the premier of new Irish works and celebrate Ireland’s national emblem – The Harp.... Read More
16 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New things to see on the #WildAtlanticWay as Old Head of Kinsale expands offering The Lusitania Museum at the Old Head Signal Tower is delighted to announce a new exhibit going on display for the 2022 Season. In 2021 a treasured family heirloom was donated to the museum... Read More
Play your part in Cork’s cultural life! – The Everyman Theatre is recruiting a Development Committee
15 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Everyman is a not-for-profit theatre on MacCurtain Street, Cork City with charitable status Charity Number CHY 20150952. Only 8% of the venue’s income comes from the government, It has launched a recruitment campaign for non-executive members to join its Board and Development Committee. The well-known City Centre... Read More
14 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Gastropub is very much open for business after renovations It’s hard to describe where the Barn Gastropub is. Its official address according to eircode.ie is Lota More Glanmire, Co Cork, T45 X684. However given that the word Lota is usually associated with a the Tivoli dual carriageway... Read More
14 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Over 26,000 passengers forecast to pass through the gateway to the South of Ireland between March 16 and 20, 2022 This month saw the lifting of the last remaining travel restrictions on entering Ireland. With the addition of an extra bank holiday and the return of horse racing... Read More
14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Discover the best of local art, craft, and design in the most beautiful, hidden setting in Cork City Nano Nagle Place. The St Patrick’s Weekend outdoor markets complement the wonderful museum, gardens, and shops so that there is even more to explore and enjoy! The weekend markets offer... Read More
14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Aintree Grand National winning jockey and Audi Naas performance ambassador, Rachael Blackmore joins Driving Progress host, academic and broadcaster Emma Dabiri in the final episode of the podcast series. From humble beginnings to top of the world, Blackmore discusses winning the Aintree Grand National, being crowned the BBC... Read More
12 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Brown Thomas Cork launched its exquisite Spring Summer 2022 designer collections at the luxurious new Cashel Palace Hotel in County Tipperary.
11 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Blood Bike South will be the the ‘Grand Marshal’ of the 2022 Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Parade which is back after an absence of two years, will start at 1pm on Thursday March 17th. Blood Bike South are a Cork based charity, providing publicly-funded hospitals and... Read More
9 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie PADDY Irish Whiskey releases new premium blend ‘PADDY’S SHARE’ at The Shelbourne Bar PADDY Irish Whiskey has unveiled the latest addition to its award-winning range of whiskeys, PADDY’S SHARE. A triple-distilled premium blend Irish Whiskey, PADDY’S SHARE was created to capture an extraordinary moment in time with its... Read More
9 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Seachtain na Gaeilge The movement to get more Gaeilge spoken throughout Carrigaline is proving to be very successful. A number of Ciorcal Comhrá groups have evolved. Up to 50 shops, offices and factories have put up signage ‘as Gaeilge’ and are using cúpla focal. 10.00am Aifreann will be... Read More