27 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Glanbia Ireland’s garden centres, Glanbia CountryLife, are the official plant partner of the RTE television series, DIY SOS The Big Build, for the coming season. The heart-warming programme sees the homes, gardens and ultimately the lives of deserving families utterly transformed. Having witnessed first-hand the transformational impact the... Read More
26 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council in conjunction with the Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are appealing to members of the public to be mindful of their personal safety if they’re visiting the coast this week. The three organisations have issued guidelines for anyone taking part in coastal walks.... Read More
25 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new book has been published about the Irish War of Independence rebels held on Spike Island in 1921, which marks 100 years this year. Spike Island’s Republican Prisoners, 1921, is now on sale, authored by historian and long term island employee, Tom O’Neill. The book details the... Read More
22 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan recently officially opened the new Argideen Valley Trail walkway in picturesque West Cork. Works were recently completed on the installation of way-markers, map boards and interpretive signs along the new walking route that runs from Ballinscarthy to Timoleague and... Read More
21 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 22 angling charter vessels authorised to take part in Tuna CHART programme, operating from ports in Donegal, Sligo, Galway, Clare, Cork and Waterford Anglers in Ireland are taking part in a unique catch, tag and release programme to help Irish and international scientists learn more about the largest... Read More
21 July 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment When you think of having fun, your mind is bombarded with a lot of options. You could spend time at a sports event, play a sport, watch a movie, hang out with some friends, play video games, and maybe even, enjoy some casino games. Historically, the only... Read More
20 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie daa, the operator of Dublin and Cork Airports, has launched a new television commercial as non-essential international travel returns. COVID-19 has ensured that it has been a long time since most of the Irish population have flown, so, daa has commissioned the advertisement in support of the Irish... Read More
19 July 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Craft & Design, Ireland’s largest social enterprise for craftspeople, has launched its 2021 programme for Cork Craft Month this August. Showcasing the best of contemporary Irish craft, a stellar line-up of over 70 exceptional workshops, masterclasses, artist talks, trails and demonstrations is taking place throughout the month.... Read More
18 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Next month, Nano Nagle Place will launch an exhibition that will celebrate the continued use of the site on Douglas Street in Cork as a convent for 250 years. Changing Habits: 250 Years of Convent Life will chart the construction of the oldest building, built in 1771, by... Read More
17 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie No need to go to the Marina – there are Food trucks in the City Centre itself A vibrant new street food offering has opened in the heart of Cork’s “Victorian Quarter”. Harley’s StrEAT Market is located next to The Metropole Hotel and features cocktails and coffee, tacos... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Things to do in Cork At 6pm on Friday 1 July 2022 Elton John will play Pairc Ui Chaoimh. The venue is currently in use as a COVID vaccination but COVID will be long gone by then (we hope!). Tickets for Cork will go on sale Thursday 22nd... Read More
16 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Speeding on an open public road is bad, but when the road is closed, and the authorities are onboard, it then becomes a legitimate record attempt! Back in July 1981 a Corkman rode a Motorcycle at 180mph on the Carrigrohane Straight Road. This week marks the 40th anniversary... Read More