20 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie On this day 10 years ago, the streets of Cork were alive with spectators to offer a royal Cork welcome to the UK’s HM Queen Elizabeth II and the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on the final day of their State Visit to Ireland. Today, to celebrate... Read More
20 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Following the success of the recent parklet scheme on Douglas Street and South Mall, and as part of the ‘Reimagining Cork’ programme, Cork City Council is looking to provide up to six new parklets in the greater metropolitan area. Areas eligible and particularly encouraged to apply include all... Read More
20 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie With the launch of the new Library Service Development Plan 2020-2025 Cork County Council Library and Arts Service has laid out its progressive and inclusive strategic plan for the next five years. Prepared in consultation with library staff and the public, and within the wider context of national... Read More
20 May 2021 By Roger Jones roger@TheCork.ie There will be no Irish interest at this summer’s European Championships, with both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland suffering tough losses after 90 minutes in the qualifying playoffs. In their stead it falls to the likes of Wales, Scotland and England to represent the home nations... Read More
17 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Explore Cork App is now available to download for Android and iOS devices. Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.traceapp.explorecorkapp&form=MY01SV&OCID=MY01SV iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/explore-cork/id1566555085 In a first of its kind by any Local Authority in Ireland, this unique, one-stop-shop tourism app, featuring over 850 places to see and things to do throughout... Read More
11 May 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Glucksman is thrilled to welcome back visitors to the gallery from today for safe-distance viewing of a new exhibition entitled HOME: Being and belonging in contemporary Ireland. Featuring 16 artists from across the island of Ireland, the exhibition considers critical issues such as housing and the climate... Read More
10 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Works to resurface, widen and install public lighting on the Blackrock Greenway mean that a section of the amenity between Atlantic Pond and Blackrock Station, will be temporarily closed from today. Pedestrians and cyclists will be asked to observe the following diversions: If travelling from Mahon to Pairc... Read More
9 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It’s called exploringSHUA.com (Socialeconomic History of Urban Areas) and documents the turbulent history of Cork’s iconic English Market A new interactive website by a University College Cork (UCC) student recalls the storied history of Cork’s iconic English Market. Exploring SHUA (Socioeconomic History of Urban Areas) – exploringSHUA.com – was... Read More
8 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From “Minke Gin” to “Minke Vodka” – Clonakilty Distillery have added to their growing portfolio of exceptional spirits with the launch of a new premium Irish vodka. Minke Irish Vodka Distilled from whey alcohol in the distilleries copper pot still, Minke Vodka is a smooth and sophisticated spirit,... Read More
7 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie eir’s Gigabit Fibre network continues to achieve further expansion across the county with 33 locations now covered eir have announced that its Gigabit Fibre Network is now available to over 46,000 premises across Co. Cork as the telecommunications provider continues to roll out the advanced technology across the... Read More
6 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Midleton Very Rare, renowned as the Pinnacle of Irish Whiskey, is produced in Midleton Distillery, Co. Cork, Ireland and the Midleton Very Rare Silent Distillery Collection is a collection of six releases. There will be one release annually from 2020 until 2025, ranging in age from 45 to... Read More
5 May 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications for its Creative Ireland County Cork Open Call Grants Scheme 2021. The scheme supports not-for-profit groups and organisations in creating community-centred, developmental, artistic and cultural projects, events and initiatives which positively impact their community. Launching the call for applications, Mayor of the... Read More
