SAILING: Cork Harbour will NOT be hosting America’s Cup in 2024 after Ireland officially withdraws from bidding process

28 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Department of Tourism Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media says”While Cork harbour is potentially a great venue for the event… the necessary infrastructural and planning arrangements would not be in place to host the event in 2024″ Ministers Catherine Martin and Jack Chambers, after consultation with party leaders... Read More

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27th March, 2022

Port of Cork and Cruise Ireland Welcome Return of Cruise Ships to Ireland

27 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) and Cruise Ireland have welcomed the long-awaited return to cruise ships following a two-year pause as a result of the pandemic. Ireland will finally reopen again for cruise liners and passengers with the arrival of the MV ‘Viking Venus’ to Dún Laoghaire... Read More

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26th March, 2022

Weekly News from Carrigaline

26 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.e St Patrick’s Day Car Run There was general disappointment that Carrigaline didn’t have a St Patrick’s Day parade this year however St Patrick did make an appearance and travelled through the town in an open top vintage car. Applauded by a great attendance 12 outriders led the vintage... Read More

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25th March, 2022

Can I bring my dog to a Hotel? Yes!

25 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Exciting news for dog owners as The Kingsley is launching their dog-friendly rooms If you’re looking for a stylish and cosy dog-friendly hotel for you and your four-legged friend, The Kingsley is just the place with their Paws & Unwind stay. Dog guests are greeted on arrival with... Read More

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24th March, 2022

“The Holy Wells of County Cork” – A Free online lecture

24 March 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The March historical lecture hosted by Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is on the interesting topic of “The Holy Wells of County Cork” and will be delivered on zoom by Amanda Clarke today – Thursday March 24th – starting at 8pm sharp. To register for the lecture, log onto the... Read More

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23rd March, 2022

PHOTOS: Ryan Tubridy at Keary’s Cork Renault Showroom

23 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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21st March, 2022

Honorary Citizenship of Cork for descendants of MacCurtain and MacSwiney

21 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Honorary Citizenship Certificates have been presented to descendants of famous 1920s Lords Mayor MacCurtain and MacSwiney. The presentation was made over the weekend by the current Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Colm Kelleher, accompanied by Cork City Council Chief Executive Ann Doherty.

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21st March, 2022

Extra tickets for Ed Sheeran at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

21 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ed Sheeran’s tour is entitled “+ – = ÷ x Tour” which is to be pronounced as The Mathematics Tour. He will perform in Ireland, the UK, Central Europe, and Scandinavia. The Ireland gigs will be in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork City; Thomond Park, Limerick, and Boucher Road... Read More

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21st March, 2022

#CorkCityCentre Crawford Art Gallery to close for 4 weeks

21 March 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Crawford Art Gallery takes another significant step towards its capital project with a necessary 4-week closure to the public from 21 March – 21 April 2022. Investigative works will commence at Crawford Art Gallery on 21 March to inform final design decisions and in advance of a planning... Read More

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20th March, 2022

Arts News – Semblance, the MTU Registrar’s Prize Exhibition

20 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Arts News Photographed at Semblance, the MTU Registrar’s Prize Exhibition by Rachel Daly at the Munster Technological University. The artist’s debut solo show, produced with the support of MTU Arts Office, Semblance is a powerful exploration of discomfort and artificiality within domestic spaces and relationships through the combined... Read More

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19th March, 2022

Mitchelstown Georgian Quarter

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

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19th March, 2022

Music Generation Cork City take part in St. Patrick’s Festival over weekend

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

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