23 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s the jazz weekend in Cork, which means means Guinness and good music, but don’t forget to eat while you’re catching some beats on the street This year Cork’s Victorian Quarter is hosting a street celebration with outdoor performances and music in more than 20 venues as part... Read More
23 October 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Casey’s Furniture celebrates 100 years in business by bringing back nostalgic Casey’s Teddy Bear with 100% of proceeds going to children’s charities Casey’s Furniture, one of Ireland’s oldest and largest retailers, is currently marking 100 years in business and to celebrate they have launched a charity teddy bear.... Read More
22 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork hotel launches charity giveaway for couples to ‘win a wedding’ for €20! Couples hoping to say ‘I do’ can win a wedding at the 4-star Carrigaline Court Hotel while supporting autism charity The Rainbow Club There’s great news for couples hoping to walk down the aisle in... Read More
19 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A ‘mini-boat’, 1.5 metre in length with a tiny sail, that crossed the vast expanses of the Atlantic Ocean, sailing over 5,000km and landing in Ireland will set sail once again this weekend, thanks to a collaboration between Cork City Council, Creative Ireland, Port of Cork and the... Read More
18 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Brian O’Donovan is a Corkman (his wife is from Crosshaven) with a smooth voice. He makes being bald look good, and he always seems to be well turned out in a suit. He will be known to many – who no longer watch linear TV – from a... Read More
13 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Grammy Award-Winning Violinist will perform in Bantry with Irish Chamber Orchesta, in St Brendan’s Church of Ireland Church – Tickets at https://www.irishchamberorchestra.com/event/bach-debussy-leclair/ The Irish Chamber Orchestra is back on the road touring in November for the first time since 2020. Renowned Grammy Award-winning German Violinist Florian Donderer makes... Read More
11 October 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie City Limits Comedy Club presents: Jason Byrne Friday October 29, 2021 City Limits Comedy Club Coburg Street, Cork Admission €33 (inc €3 booking fee) Doors 8pm, show time 8.30pm (strict) Tickets: https://secure.tickets.ie/Listing/EventInformation/43858/jason-byrne The biggest selling comedian at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Jason Byrne’s inspired, original brand of high-energy... Read More
11 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish TV production outfit bomedia are looking for 2 families who want to improve their Silly Season skills and take part in our Battle of the Christmas Lights, to be aired this Christmas on a brand new tv format. They are looking for families of all kinds! If... Read More
9 October 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie New Fairytale themes children’s playground recently opened at ‘Mallow Castle Park’ Cork County Council are the owners of the stately home known as Mallow Castle, and its adjacent grounds. The Castle was historically owned by the Jephson family. It was sold to an Irish American businessman Michael McGinn... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan says the artwork on the ‘Cut and Cover’ railway tunnel in Monkstown is something the entire community can be proud of. Mayor Coughlan made the comments at a special ceremony to officially launch the mural which was commissioned... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Singing Talent Carrigaline native, Tenor Peter O’Reilly will be giving a recital in Saint Fin Barre’s Cathedral on Wednesday, October 13th at 13.10 accompanied by Robbie Carroll. He will be singing a programme with works by Handel, Wolf, Fauré, Godard and others. Admission to the recital is €5. Seating is limited by... Read More
8 October 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The sheep graze freely, without the restrictions of wiring or fencing… The meadow is salty from sea spray, and this gives the lamb its highly valued pre-sale flavour. After a two-year absence, Cork’s Market Lane group of restaurants will once again celebrate the arrival of prized Blasket Island... Read More