8 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie St Luke’s Home & Charity welcomed over 200 corporate friends, families, volunteers and supporters to its Annual Corporate Lunch on Wednesday 6 November at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Douglas, to raise vital funds for the charity. During what is a very interesting week in Irish and international... Read More
13 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Entertainment/Sport A 3rd Date has been added due to demand – 9th July 2025 – in the “An evening with Roy Keane in conversation with Roddy Doyle” series. It’s part of the Live at the Marquee programme, organised by aikenpromotions.com 7th & 8th July sold out quickly. Tickets... Read More
7 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cinderella at Cork Opera House from 30th November Venue: Cork Opera House Date & Time: From 30 November – 19 January (Tuesday – Friday, 7pm | Saturday 2pm & 7pm, Sunday 1pm & 6pm) Tickets: Tickets €25 | €39.50 | €42.50* Book Online: www.corkoperahouse.ie Book by phone: 021-4270022 *Tickets subject... Read More
6 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie FG Cllr calls for Office of Public Works (OPW) to fund new stage of project Sustained funding for Doneraile House and Court is essential to safeguard its growth and future, a Fine Gael General Election Candidate has said. Councillor John Paul O’Shea, Fine Gael General Election Candidate for... Read More
5 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment It may come as a shock to some, but many popular TV programs and films have their origins in the video game industry. The best of the game’s plot, characters, and environment have been borrowed and transposed by creators to the space of our television and movie... Read More
5 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Video games are no longer just fun for kids, but are cinematic experiences that are sometimes even better than a movie. Some people now consume video game stories that engage them through engaging choices, well-developed characters, and an emotional plot. But why do video games make such... Read More
4 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie View the video here https://youtube.com/shorts/sjlzraagBEM?si=m86NciNKmmVmj8Eh There are 65 lighthouses operated by Irish Lights dotted around Ireland in beautiful coastal locations. As their function in lighting our coasts is automated, many are now being regenerated as heritage buildings with a tourism focus – some are visitor attractions, while others... Read More
3 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Address Cork, a family-owned Irish hotel has announced the launch of its new restaurant brand, NORTH across its portfolio, following a significant investment. The brand has now been introduced at The Address Cork (previously known as the Ambassador Hotel) replacing the former McGettigan’s Cookhouse & Bar. This... Read More
2 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Modern filmmaking has adopted game mechanics as a powerful emotional amplifier. It can help attract a higher level of engagement by the audience in films, suspense, and empathy. Further, it increases the depth of the involvement of the audience with the story being portrayed. A passive viewer... Read More
2 November 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Gamification is transforming the face of many industries, and this includes the entertainment industry. Movies lately have begun to contain more gaming elements in them. This is referred to as gamification, and it aims to get people more involved with their audience and experience the film. It’s... Read More
1 November 2024 By Roger L Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment If you’re a fan of online gaming in Cork, you’ll know there are tons of casinos out there, each trying to catch your attention with flashy bonuses and promises of big wins. But how do you know which one is right for you? Here’s a quick... Read More
31 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Get Ready for a Howling Good Time at The Everyman’s Christmas Pantomime – Red Riding Hood – https://everymancork.com/events/red-riding-hood/ The Everyman is thrilled to present a pantomime like no other – Red Riding Hood. Opening on November 30th, and continuing until January 12th, this enchanting show promises to be a delightful treat for audiences... Read More