8 November 2021, Monday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Descendants/family of Michael Collins have today presented the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin TD with pocket diaries that belonged to Michael Collins. Collins was one of Ireland’s leading historical figures between the years 1918 and 1922. The diaries are of particular historical significance as they provide additional information relating... Read More
7 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Two producers from Co Cork are featuring on Aldi shelves nationwide from today For the second year running, the Grow with Aldi programme has gone festive as Aldi gives local suppliers and producers from all over Ireland the opportunity to sell their products in Aldi stores at Christmas... Read More
7 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Showcasing Cork at world’s largest travel fair in London WTM typically heralds the beginning of Ireland’s promotional drive overseas for the year ahead. As we restart travel from overseas, Ireland’s presence at World Travel Market is more important than ever this year. Every destination across the globe has... Read More
7 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lotto players all over the country can continue dreaming of becoming Ireland’s largest ever Lotto jackpot winner as the astonishing €19,060,800 remains up for grabs next Wednesday. Over 195,000 players won prizes across the Lotto and Lotto Plus draws last night which included three big winners from Cork,... Read More
4 November 2021, Thursday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Film Festival 2021 begins on Friday 5th of November. The 66th annual Festival runs through 21st of November in Cork City and County, with in-cinema screenings happening from the 5th – 12th. The programme is action-packed with 80 features and an extensive shorts programme.... Read More
2 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Main Street Development Great progress is being made on Main Street, Carrigaline on the Cogan’s Bar site which is being developed as a gastropub. Meanwhile, Planning permission is being sought to demolish the two dwelling houses on Main Street next to the Corner House and to develop a... Read More
2 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sample-Studios, in partnership with Gurranabraher Credit Union and Cork City Council Commemoration Fund are delighted to present PhotoGo, a community photography competition and exhibition in The Lord Mayor’s Pavilion, Fitzgerald’s Park. PhotoGo competition launched on Culture Night in September and invited Corkonians to take photographs that celebrated Cork... Read More
1 November 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Glenaphuca UK & Ireland Tour November/December 2021 Singer songwriter and Alt Folk artist Lewis Barfoot has announced her headline Irish and UK tour to celebrate the release of her debut album Glenaphuca released on November 19th. The tour will include dates in Cork, London, Brighton, Frome and Stroud.... Read More
31 October 2021, 7.56pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ticket No. 873 in the name of ‘Ruth Howlett’ has won a new 3-bed Semi-Detached House in the ‘Drakes Point’ Housing Estate, Crosshaven, Co Cork The draw of the €100 tickets – which were sold in rent months on winahousecrosshavencork.com – was made around 7pm on Facebook... Read More
31 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Enchanting interactive indoor and outdoor Christmas experience already 50% of tickets sold in its inaugural year Fans of Harry Potter movies and Disney’s Christmas classic ‘The Polar Express’ are in for a real treat this year as the West Cork Model Railway Village, Clonakilty is going full steam... Read More
30 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It’s nearly that time! Samhain is this Sunday – which means that the annual festival of the Dragon of Shandon is nearly set to descend on the city! The usual parade was unable to go ahead this year due to uncertainty around restrictions, which prevented us in facilitating... Read More
30 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Munster’s largest Wood Fire Pizza Business continues expansion. Oak Fire Pizza has opened its doors to their brand-new indoor dining restaurant in East village, Douglas. The €200,000 investment promises to be one of the most stylish restaurant’s Douglas has to offer. The investment marks Oak Fire Pizza’s 5th... Read More
