Cork native Paul Townend aiming for Cheltenham Gold Cup hat-trick

18 March 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie During four fabulous days each year, the Cheltenham Festival showcases everything that’s great about the National Hunt racing scene. In fact, it would be easy to mistake the Cotswold spa town for an Irish colony, as the best jockeys and trainers from the emerald isle get ready to... Read More

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17th March, 2021

Cork buildings light up green for St Patricks Day

17 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Hall, Kinsale Town Hall, Macroom Town Hall, Midleton Library, the Kindred Spirit Sculpture, Midleton Court House, Youghal Clock Gate Tower, and Youghal Town Hall are just some of the landmarks turning green this week.

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17th March, 2021

VIDEO: Seachtaine na Gaeilge le Manchán Magan @ManchanMagan

17 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has created 3 short videos with well known author and broadcaster Manchán Magan. Manchán Magan published the book ‘Thirty-Two Words for Fields’ in Autumn 2020. It explores the insights the language offers into the culture, heritage and psychology of Ireland. For... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

16th March, 2021

Thinking of going fishing? You now need a ‘brown tag’

16 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Salmon Anglers – Brown Tags Required for Lower River Lee, No. 5 or Cork District Salmon anglers are reminded that from 1st February 2021 to midnight of 30th September 2021, Brown Tag regulations are in force on the Lower River Lee. 179 Brown Tags are available for the season. Due... Read More

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15th March, 2021

Cork goes green for St. Patrick’s Day

15 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In Cork, landmarks including City Hall, Cork Gaol, and Blarney Castle will light up to celebrate St Patrick’s Day including a ‘Meitheal’ themed projection onto R&H Hall. Fáilte Ireland is supporting the greening of several locations across Cork throughout March to mark St. Patrick’s Day this year. Local... Read More

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14th March, 2021

Roos Demol and Breda Keane Shortt are March ‘Cork People of the Month’

14 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Roos Demol and Breda Keane Shortt have been honoured with the March Cork Person of the Month Award for their efforts to support migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and those in direct provision in Cork. Both play a crucial role in creating equal opportunities for the people of Cork... Read More

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14th March, 2021

Cork TD Simon Coveney is favourite to be next Fine Gael Leader

14 March 2021By Elaine Murphyelaine@TheCork.ie Garda Probe Triggers Speculation On Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s Future as Fine Gael Leader It was confirmed today that an initial inquiry into the leak of a confidential health document by Leo Varadkar to a friend when he was Taoiseach has been upgraded to a full criminal investigation. The Minister for... Read More

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13th March, 2021

Two Cork EuroMillion winners – tickets sold in Bandon #WestCork & Newmarket #NorthCork

13 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Double Cork EuroMillions win sees two separate players from the Rebel county win €123,876 in Friday night’s draw Both Cork players come agonisingly close to scooping €60 million jackpot on offer File photo: Bandon Books staff celebrate a €1 million EuroMillions prize win in their store in August... Read More

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12th March, 2021

Cork County Council Library and Arts Service Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

12 March 2021 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Library and Arts Service continues to mark Seachtain na Gaeilge, culminating in a range of activities for St. Patrick’s Day in Cork County. Library branches across the county will decorate their windows, with two very special window displays in Bandon and Mitchelstown Libraries. Bandon Library... Read More

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12th March, 2021

Finalists for the 2021 Cork Business of the Year Award

12 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Virtual ceremony to take place in April The Cork Business Association (CBA) has announced the finalists of the ‘2020 Cork Business of the Year Awards’. The overall winners will be announced at their President’s Dinner and Awards Ceremony, which will be held virtually this year on Saturday 17th... Read More

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11th March, 2021

Funding of €200,000 for the development of Mallow Castle trails and River Blackwater Blueway facilities at Killavullen – David Stanton

11 March 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, recently welcomed news that total funding of €200,000 will be allocated for the development of trails on the grounds of Mallow Castle and Blueway facilities along the River Blackwater at Killavullen. Speaking upon confirmation of the measure 2 funding, David Stanton... Read More

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11th March, 2021

FIIT Stick fitness class from Midleton man @forrest_friends

11 March 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Charismatic Corkman, Martin Forrest from Midleton runs a ‘FIIT Stick fitness class’. With a background in Tai Chi and Zen meditation, Martin’s aim is to help people achieve their own personal success in life by focusing on untapped potential and bringing it to life using a blend of... Read More

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