8 October 2020 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment One of the leading sportsbooks in the UK, Paddy Power, has made one of the earliest settlements in its history. After just three games of the new season, the sportsbook operator has paid out Fulham to be relegated from the Premier League. Paddy Power, which operates live... Read More
7 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Physios for Fundraising’ initiative launches in Cork to support Virtual Mini Marathon entrants with practical tips to survive the event Chartered Physiotherapists in Cork launched ‘Physios for Fundraising’ initiative today to help women, who are participating in the VHI Women’s Virtual Mini Marathon, look after their bodies appropriately... Read More
6 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Title: The Free Range Detective Agency: The Baboon with the Golden Bum Author: Cork based Jed Lynch (it’s not clear is this is a real person, or a pen name?) Intended readership: Children aged 8+ ISBN: 9781912417476# Official Release date: 08/10/2020 Publisher: Little Island (Despite their name ‘Little... Read More
5 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Carrigaline is the largest town in County Cork. It has the benefit of having a long-established Toastmasters Club. As part of our series exploring what hobbies people are pursuing during COVID19 TheCork.ie spoke with Club PRO Rona Coghlan, who has been putting together profiles of members; asking why... Read More
4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Art meets Science at Crawford Art Gallery with The School of Looking Art meets Science in Invisible Light, an expansive new exhibition where visitors to Crawford Art Gallery can expect to encounter exciting new artworks that explore the Electromagnetic Spectrum. In the exhibition, The School of Looking asks... Read More
4 October 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The IndieCork Festival starts today with the World Premier of ‘Caveat’. IndieCork returns for its eight year as it once again focuses on showcasing independent filmmakers – from handpicked arthouse titles, to the outer reaches of the indie world. Reflecting the global predicament we live in now, one... Read More
4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie At the 2020 Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards there was a GOLD award for Skellig Bay Marinated Hake with Garlic & Herb from The Good Fish Company. The product can be purchased from the companies own shops or from Aldi. The Good Fish Company was established in 1988... Read More
4 October 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Independent Northside Councillor, Ken O Flynn, has requested clarification from Cork City Council regarding all historical properties relating to the patriots of both the 1916 and the War of Independence. Cllr. O’ Flynn stated that he found it “extremely upsetting to see the demolition of 40< Herbert Park,... Read More
4 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Best pals since school in Cork survive horrible year and are backing their business for another decade Best pals since their days at Loreto school in Fermoy, Co Cork and business partners after, Andrea Lyons and Siobhan Forrest, are celebrating 10 years in business and in spite of... Read More
2 October 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A visual and visceral feast for the senses awaits fans of traditional and folk music as the best of the annual Cork Folk Festival is transposed to our screens in a new six-part series captured in some of Cork’s most iconic venues. Produced by Aniar TV, ‘Cork Folk... Read More
30 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Gear up for the 2020 Virtual Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle Sportive in aid of The Mercy Cancer Appeal The annual Fort 2 Fort Charity Cycle Sportive is back for its ninth year. Determined to, once again, raise much-needed funds for The Mercy Hospital Foundation, the Fort 2... Read More
28 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From Douglas to South Gate: Deliveroo Reveals Neighbourhood By Neighbourhood Breakdown Of Corks’s Eating Habits Over Lockdown Corkonians made a lot of sacrifices over peak lockdown (we’re still traumatised by the at home haircuts!) but missing out on delicious food wasn’t one of them. When the good people... Read More