25 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As part of their Commemorations Programme, Cork County Council have provided support to the Cobh 1916 Centenary Committee for their plans to celebrate a very significant anniversary for the harbour town; name change from Queenstown to Cobh on July 2nd, 1920. Although the proposed re-enactment to mark this... Read More
24 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryam@TheCork.ie John Coleman has been awarded the title of Concierge of the Year for Munster and Ireland at the Irish Hotel Awards 2020. The Metropole Hotel was also awarded the “Great Place to Stay Quality Award” at the awards. The awards took place today (Wednesday). The Metropole Hotel will... Read More
24 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie As communities begin to emerge from the Covid-19 pandemic, Cork County Council has created a unique, interactive ‘Rediscover Cork County’ map providinga wide range of information on attractions and activities to avail of across the county. The initiative is part of the Local Authority’s wider Project ACT (Activating... Read More
23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie €10,000 is on offer to an Irish artist (well, they must be in Co Cork!) to create “a visual representation of the incredible efforts of the citizens of Cork” during the difficult times of COVID19 The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Ian Doyle (FF), has experienced... Read More
23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Jameson producer Irish Distillers has announced the appointment of Katherine Condon as Distiller at Midleton Distillery. Katherine will report to newly appointed Master Distiller, Kevin O’Gorman, with responsibility for the production process from brewing to distillation. Tasting all distillates daily, Katherine will oversee the quality of all new... Read More
23 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork retailer overjoyed that a member of an ‘incredibly deserving community’ could have won Saturday’s €6.9 million Lotto jackpot The winning ticket for last Saturday’s Lotto jackpot worth €6,933,904 was sold at a family owned service station in Togher on the outskirts of Cork City. The winning location... Read More
22 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council, Cork City Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochana are asking the people of Cork to be responsible on Bonfire Night (‘Bonna Night), 23 June. In light of current Covid 19 restrictions this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations have been re-imagined. Tune in to Cork City Council’s... Read More
21 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie One of Ireland’s greatest footballers of all time is being backed to fly to Australia and take part in the new series of I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! Cork born Roy Keane has been making headlines this week over his scathing assessment of David de... Read More
21 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bumper night of Lotto prize winners as Dubliner scoops Lotto Plus 2 top prize of €250,000 Lotto fever is set to hit Co. Cork today as the National Lottery has confirmed that last night’s Lotto jackpot worth a massive €6,993,904 was won by a lucky player in the... Read More
19 June 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie “The perfect addition to your riverside walk”, The Kingsley in Cork has introduced a brand-new coffee dock along the banks of the River Lee – Bean & River. With this exciting new addition, hot teas and coffees, cold beverages and a selection of scrumptious sweet and savoury treats... Read More
19 June 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport and Air France will require customers to wear a face mask or face covering customers lacking a mask can use vending machines at Cork Airport Air France will resume operations between Cork and Paris CDG from July 1st. The route initially launched 2-years ago, will recommence... Read More
17 June 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Webinar Launch Friday 19th June, 11am Cork Business Association in association with Cork City Council have relaunched their Cork City Channels and have developed a dedicated website to aid Cork Businesses as a completely free resource – www.corkcityshopping.com. To launch the website officially a webinar will be held... Read More
