6 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Next time you hear the dreaded “I’m bored” or if you’re just desperate to drag them away from the TV or iPad, try some of these fun activities As a parent, you are your child’s first teacher. Your home is a place where lots of learning is happening... Read More
5 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tiny Bet Crushes Odds Of 33,000/1 in EuroMillions A punter in Co Cork pulled off an incredible Lotto coup on Friday evening when their €1 flutter overcame massive odds to land a jaw-dropping amount of cash. The anonymous punter placed the tiny bet via their online BoyleSports account... Read More
5 April 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Montfort College of Performing Arts are proud to announce that the Montfort Family have moved their classes online during these uncertain times. In an effort to offer kids something creative and constructive to do during the week while parents struggle with a full house or indeed, working from... Read More
2 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The ‘Virtual Marathon’ is due to take place from Friday April 3rd to Sunday April 5th The generosity of people once again prevails during the COVID-19 pandemic, as communities in Cork and further afield prepare to take part in a 48 hour ‘Virtual Marathon’ to help raise funds... Read More
2 April 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Famous venue in Clonakilty, West Cork has asked famous artists to perform online via its Facebook page Featuring John Spillane, Trad Sessions, Áine Tyrell, Eve Clague, and many more Live each night at https://www.facebook.com/DeBarrasClon/ Due to the current COVID-19 crisis, DeBarras live music venue in Clonakilty, West Cork, has... Read More
2 April 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Heritage of County Cork Colouring Book Volume 2 Needs You! Following the success of Cork County Councils ‘Colourful Heritage of County Cork’, a colouring book for all ages, a second volume is now in the works. In addition, The Council’s “Heritage of County Cork” series will this year... Read More
31 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ireland’s World Rowing Champion and Tokyo Olympic favourite Sanita Pušpure has been named as Cork Person of the Month for March 2020 Single scull rowing world champion, Sanita was also recently chosen as the Irish Times / Sport Ireland’s Sports Woman of the Year, beating other world champions... Read More
31 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie If you are considering becoming a taxi driver, sometimes referred to as a cab driver or private hire driver, read the following guide which gives you a quick overview of the basics. You’ll also need one or more insurance policies, find out everything you need to know about... Read More
29 March 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Regardless of restrictions people love travelling to the coast for walks The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) recently urged anyone planning a visit to the coast to stay safe and not take any unnecessary risks. Given the current COVID-19 outbreak and the importance... Read More
28 March 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie We recently reported that the Texaco Children’s Art Competition 2020 has been postponed. Entries to that competition were taken via teachers, who then posted paper artwork. Now, another well-known brand-name has filled the vacuum with an all-electronic art competition where students send their own entries. Toyota Ireland is... Read More
29 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Like all theatres in Ireland the well known Everyman Threatre, on Mac Curtain Street, Cork City is currently closed for performances but it is seeking donations. You can donate here Has the Theatre closed before in related circumstances? The Spanish flu brought the theatres curtain down in 1919... Read More
28 March 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The National Lottery have advised that all National Lottery winners can still claim their prizes despite recent operational changes made to our prize Claims procedures in light of recent government and HSE recommendations related to COVID-19: “Our priority is always the safety of our employees and our players.... Read More