3 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie BoyleSports traders had to be on their toes Monday morning updating their odds for Aras contest. Legendary singer Sharon Shannon has attracted support for the first time to become the next President of Ireland. The button accordion player appeared on the latest episode of ‘Keys to my Life’... Read More
2 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Folk Festival brings highlights of the 41st iconic Cork folk gathering to our screens starting Sunday May 2nd at 9.30pm on TG4 In a year like no other, the makers of Cork Folk Festival have curated a feast for the senses for followers of traditional and folk... Read More
1 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Amy O’Brien from Cork won the Dr AEJ Went Award for Young Specimen Angler of the Year. Amy won the award for catching a Golden Grey Mullet weighing 1.02kg at Rosscarbery, Co. Cork on the 1st of September 2020. The award is named after Dr Arthur Went, a... Read More
1 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bumper Bank Holiday for four EuroMillions players in Ireland Friday night’s EuroMillions draw proved to be a bumper night for players all over Ireland. The biggest Irish winners of the night were two players from Cork and Waterford who both scooped the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000... Read More
1 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Attn: Young people of Ireland, or indeed anyone else who is still living at home or renting – if you have given up any hope of ever owning a house in Ireland, then here is something that might be worth a punt. Yet another sports club in Ireland... Read More
1 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ahead of the May Bank Holiday weekend, the Port of Cork and Cork Water Safety are issuing a safety message to all marine leisure users in Cork Harbour, as well as swimmers and jet ski users. As the weather warms up and sports like rowing and sailing recommence... Read More
28 April 2021 By Roger Jones II roger@TheCork.ie Electric scooters come with many advantages these days. They are easy to use and packed with numerous features for a worry-free ride on almost any surface. Here are some of the many benefits of electric scooters. Electric scooters are a good alternative to gas-fueled bikes – In... Read More
26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley urges people to continue to adhere to Public Health Advice when enjoying outdoor amenities “While people are travelling for leisure, both to enjoy the natural amenities and recent good weather across our beautiful county, I am asking everyone... Read More
26 April 2021 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Office of Public Works (OPW) is pleased to announce that a total of 97 OPW parks and heritage sites with outdoor spaces will be open to the public within the existing travel restrictions either from today, 26 April, or later this week. Like the over 30 OPW... Read More
26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Marymount Hospice is calling on the public’s support of two very different fundraising campaigns this month. In its second year of its fundraising campaigns and events being impacted by Covid-19, Marymount has been mindful not to put pressure on the public for support at this turbulent time. “We... Read More
26 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Priscilla Connolly from Ratoath, Co. Meath Winner of Brand New 3-bed Showhouse in Enable Ireland Win A House Cork Raffle What a present! Priscilla Connolly from Ratoath, Co. Meath was announced as the winner of a brand new 3-bed fully furnished showhouse in Janesville in Carrigaline, Co. Cork.... Read More
25 April 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork International Hotel Launches Community Spirit Awards The search is on for unsung heroes in Cork. A new award has been launched to honour volunteers who are making a significant contribution to their community. “The Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award” will see a group or individual chosen... Read More