13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Ballyhoura Country launched its new tourism website – VisitBallyhoura.com – on Thursday 7th May via Facebook Live Stream, and it was a very positive morning for the region and local tourism sector. The launch consisted of a presentation prepared by Jana Mannion, Ballyhoura Tourism Marketing Officer, highlighting key... Read More
13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Kinsale’s response plan to help alleviate the impacts of COVID-19 are well underway following the announcement of an ambitious and very carefully thought out “Kinsale Comeback Campaign”. Kinsale has proven itself to be a resilient and successful tourism destination over the years. The mix of people and businesses... Read More
13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork, Councillor John Sheehan is calling on the children of Cork City to use their broad range of artistic talents to create a work of art that represents their view and experience of COVID-19. With the support of the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. John... Read More
13 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In ‘stralia Vegemite is a national treasure, well now a well liked Irish product will hit the shelves and is expected to have the same cult following Ballymaloe Foods has signed a deal with Australian retail giants Coles to start supplying its Ballymaloe Relish product to their stores.... Read More
13 May 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and commitment to public health and safety, Africa Day Cork 2020 has been postponed. Last year over 4,000 people attended Cork City’s Africa Day events which included a fashion show, film screenings and a family fun day in Fitzgerald’s Park. This year... Read More
12 May 2020 By Barry Cogan news@TheCork.ie Rapper’s Success Carrigaline rapper and writer Maurice Coveney Jnr recently reached a milestone on his YouTube channel. Maurice hails from Carrigaline Co. Cork. Maurice, youngest son of Maurice and Rose Coveney, hails from Carrigaline East. Maurice’s career which has over 6,000 subscribers has reached over one million views..... Read More
11 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Introduction It’s 2020 and the popularity of online streaming services is at an all-time high, and Ireland is no different. With so many to choose from, it can be overwhelming knowing where to start, especially as more and more services are releasing their own streaming platforms just like... Read More
10 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In Entertainment News: A Cork online player has won €118,737 after falling one number short of Lotto jackpot! Two players from Dublin and Cork, were both one number shy of sharing last night’s Irish Lotto jackpot but shared a prize of €237,474. Another lucky Dubliner also won the... Read More
9 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council, as part of the national ‘In This Together’ Wellbeing Campaign, has released a variety of initiatives to help people connect with each other and the rich heritage of Cork County. Cork County Council has called upon the breadth of knowledge and resources that exist, both... Read More
8 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie How to calculate where you can exercise in Ireland during the COVID19 ‘lockdown’? Since Tuesday 5th May people in Ireland have been able to exercise within 5km from their homes. This marked an expansion from the previous 2km which applied for all of April. There was confusion over... Read More
8 May 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Earlier this year, the Cork based Christian Radio station LifeFM 93.1, in association with Community Integration Fund were delighted to launch ‘Hidden Stories’ a new series that will celebrate and showcase the writing of migrants and refugees in Cork. “We received many submissions and were delighted with the... Read More
7 May 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ireland’s first Horse Trail, the much-awaited Beara Bridle Way, has been completed in West Cork with the assistance of Cork County Council. Managed by Beara Tourism, the Beara Bridle Way will allow visitors to take in the stunning landscape of the Beara Peninsula on horseback. Straddling the borders... Read More