5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Would you like the opportunity to experience a piece of living history and have a holiday that will leave you with lasting memories? Staying at an Irish Landmark is not just a holiday. Your stay is contributing to the future of these wonderful buildings. We are so excited... Read More
5 August 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced the first recipients of its new Heritage Grant Scheme, with 23 Historical and Community groups set to benefit from up to €1,000 each in funding. The successful projects include a wide range of historical publications, Heritage Week events, exhibitions, archives, video documentaries and... Read More
4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TD for Cork South Central and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, has called on the Minister for Education to urgently tackle large class sizes, as figures released to him show there are over 2,500 classes across the country with over 30 kids. Deputy Ó Laoghaire... Read More
4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TELUS International Ireland has committed to raising €50,000 for its two partner charities, Aware and My Lovely Horse Rescue. The leading global customer experience and digital IT solutions provider is to host a series of fundraising activities over the coming year, kicking off with a sponsored 97km virtual... Read More
4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s Favourite Children’s Festival is back, and twice the fun! – summerSING! Cork & summerSING! TV – 9th-13th August, 2021 summerSING!, A Summer Arts Festival is here! This August 9th – 13th the Festival will not only deliver a safe and fun in-person Festival happening 9am-3pm daily at... Read More
4 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Spike Island Cork recently played host to Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD who visited the historic island which has been making waves in Ireland’s heritage and tourism circles. Minister Noonan thanked Cork County Council for the fascinating visit to Cork’s own Alcatraz... Read More
3 August 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce two new Ring-tailed Lemur babies, the first set of babies born at Fota Wildlife Park of this endangered species in 12 years. Fota Wildlife Park is calling on the public to help name the two babies via an online survey at... Read More
1 August 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie As the Irish media industry continues to emerge from an extended lockdown, west Cork-based production company Alchemy Electronic Arts has confirmed that filming will take place next summer on their long-awaited film-art project The Last Drop Falls. The film will look at the life of Nobel Prize-winning Irish... Read More
31 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Not quite a Jackpot winner, but still €17,017 is a worthwhile prize! A County Cork EuroMillions player in the Midleton area matched five numbers in last night’s EuroMillions draw to win €17,017. The winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased on the day of the draw in Broderick’s shop... Read More
31 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Aldi Westside Retail Park Ballincollig welcomed shoppers through its doors today for the first time in six months following a complete €2.4M store revamp and makeover. Offering an even better Aldi shopping experience, the shop floor has been extended by 30%, while four free-to-use electric car charging points... Read More
31 July 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie lululemon athletica, styled as lululemon, is an athletic apparel retailer domiciled in Delaware, USA and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. It was founded in 1998 as a retailer of yoga pants and other yoga wear, and has expanded to also sell athletic wear, lifestyle apparel, and accessories. The company... Read More
31 July 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The National Space Centre at Elfordstown Earthstation outside Midleton, in partnership with Killagh neighbour Greywood Arts has announced an open call for a unique Space Waste artist residency. The one-month sculptural project examines the debris produced by the acceleration of space technology and is supported by Cork County... Read More