21 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The organisers of the annual Cork Person of the Year Gala Awards Lunch have had to postpone the event due to the current Covid-19 environment. The event was due to take place on January 21st, 2022, and the deferred date will depend again on the state of the... Read More
21 December 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Marmalade – You’ve tried it on toast, now enjoy it as a toast! SERVING SUGGESTION: Pour over ice with a premium tonic, with a twist of orange and a garnish of orange zest. STOCKISTS: SuperValu RRP: €39 Just in time for last minute Christmas gifts. With his Own... Read More
20 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has commenced a new weekly service to Geneva from Cork Airport this winter. The beautiful city of Geneva is placed in the middle of Europe’s best-known skiing region, the Alps, with plenty of great ski options. This new route operates on Sundays from... Read More
20 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The odds of a White Christmas in Ireland are getting shorter as the big day continues to draw closer. Met Éireann have predicted settled conditions this week, but previous warnings suggested temperatures could drop later in the week and punters have been trying to bag a Christmas bonus... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has created a special video to highlight the magic and sparkle of A Real Cork Christmas. There is a wonderful festive atmosphere in the towns and villages of County Cork with unique businesses and gifts waiting to be discovered. Stunning displays of Christmas lights have... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen based Dominic has fulfilled a 30-year dream by opening his first photography exhibition at Cork Airport. Although taking pictures for over 30 years, Dominic Casey who works as a marketing manager at his local credit union only began selling prints of his work in 2020 after people... Read More
19 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sam Perkin, from the Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City has a new album called ‘Suburban Distortion – Flow’ The recording uses Electric Guitar (Distortion), Electric Guitar (Clean), and Acoustic Guitar and lasts almost 30 minutes. It was commissioned by Thomas Schuttenhelm and Network For New Music, Philadelphia, and... Read More
19 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Three more Cork streets have been unveiled as bespoke outdoor dining destinations following the installation of Failte Ireland-funded infrastructure that will further enhance the city’s outdoor dining experience. Union Quay, Caroline Street and Beasley Street have been architecturally re-modelled to support outdoor hospitality while incorporating the unique personality... Read More
19 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It used to be called 4FM, then Classic Hit’s 4FM but it’s now officially called “Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio” regardless of brand-name the station has been awarded ‘Best Classic Pop Music Radio Station – UK & Ireland’ in the Corporate Vision ‘Small Business Awards 2021’ Ireland’s Classic Hits... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment in Cork City centre THU 31 MAR – SAT 16 APR 2022 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. The... Read More
17 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘The people who came before us’ – History of Hurley’s, The Pike, Clonakilty, now on sale for Christmas A few years ago, Micheál Hurley first started to think about all the photos, archives, and documents that had been kept carefully at Hurley’s, The Pike. “Was there a story... Read More
15 December 2021 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The modern market of online gambling is flooded with options. Every day we witness the emergence of new casinos, games, and software developers. And while seasoned players already know how to choose the right platform or title, new ones may feel lost and stressed not knowing... Read More