7 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The streets were temporarily pedestrianised last summer as part of the “Reimagining Cork City” programme, in order to facilitate social distancing and outdoor dining. Following an overwhelmingly positive reaction to this initiative and following a series of public consultations, it was agreed to permanently pedestrianise 17 of these... Read More
6 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork-born Toronto-based singer-songwriter Mr Tiz McNamara has shared a new video, directed by Ignas Laugalis, for his song ‘April Fool’, in dedication to his brother and father, who tragically passed away April 1st 1991. Tiz says: “This song is written about my brother and dad who both drowned... Read More
5 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Asking price Yours for only €1,800,000. Check out ‘Med Jez’, Coast Road, Fountainstown, Co Cork Magical 4-bed detached architect designed property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Site approx 0.35 ha / 0.8 acre set out over three tiers House floor area approx. 269 sq m / 2895 sq ft... Read More
3 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 30 new jobs to be created Aldi Ireland have announced it will be “bringing the best prices in Irish retail and up to 30 new permanent jobs to Blackrock, Cork City” as it plans to open a second store on Skehard Road. An additional 50 jobs will be... Read More
3 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Reimagined Cork International Choral Festival invites choirs from around the world to compete without needing to travel The world-renowned Cork International Choral Festival has announced that it will go ahead this year in a reimagined format. The prestigious choral festival, which normally attracts 5,000 singers and 50,000 visitors... Read More
2 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new partnership between The Kingsley and Kilkenny Design with an array of products now available from The Kingsley’s online boutique A new and exciting partnership has just launched between The Kingsley and Ireland’s iconic Kilkenny Design, with The Kingsley introducing a range of products available to purchase... Read More
30 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library and Arts Service is announcing four new creative residencies for 2021 with support from Creative Ireland and the Arts Council. The residencies aim to facilitate access to creativity and culture for adults, children and young people in County Cork. The Historian-in-Residence will be invited... Read More
29 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland has teamed up with the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) to create a new series of short videos to showcase Ireland. The latest video in the series, unveiled today features actor Liam Cunningham. In the video, Liam speaks about his love for Ireland and, in... Read More
27 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Foods has teamed up with award-winning restaurant CoqBull to create a limited-edition burger. The burger will be available in CoqBull restaurants in Cork and Limerick. A team of chefs at CoqBull has produced a rotisserie pulled chicken and beef burger topped with Ballymaloe Fiery Relish, Dubliner Cheddar... Read More
27 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Joe Kavanagh and the Lady Mayoress Stephanie, at the Middle Parish Community Association Mural created by artist Peter Martin on Grattan Street, commemorating the wedding of former Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Terence MacSwiney and his wife Muriel funded by Cork City... Read More
27 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library & Arts Service invites applications to be part of a new and exciting project “The Art of Living”. Funded under the Creative Ireland Positive Ageing and Creative Wellbeing Challenge Fund, The Art of Living is a short film about creativity which highlights, showcases and... Read More
