18 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Opera House is thrilled to present the return of The Cork Proms over five nights in April, featuring the Cork Opera House Concert Orchestra and a host of Leeside and Ireland’s finest performers, celebrating the music of the Kings, Queens and Princes of Pop, The Ultimate Classics and the Icons of... Read More
18 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Games are everywhere today. And most of them require the internet. Online play is the new normal, whether we’re talking about computer games or mobile apps. Why is this happening? Let’s find out. The Rise of Online Gaming Technology is a big reason for this change. Most places... Read More
16 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie World famous architecture, idyllic seaside towns, renowned cuisine and Spain’s premier wine region are all now within a two-hour direct flight from Cork as Aer Lingus’ new service to Bilbao took off today for the first time. The new service departed Cork Airport at 12:30 with a full... Read More
16 April 2025 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie WHERE TO LISTEN: https://soundcloud.com/corkcountycouncil A ten-part radio soap opera, written, developed and voiced by older people in County Cork is now available online following a successful run on community radio. ‘The Estate’, funded by Cork County Council and Creative Ireland, was facilitated by writer, director and producer Katie Holly.... Read More
16 April 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Government has today announced the 122 projects that will be awarded €7.5 million in funding under the 2025 Community Monuments Fund. These grants help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future. Cork North West Fine Gael TD John Paul O’Shea said “I am... Read More
16 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Best Places to Find Home Office Furniture in Ireland: A Comprehensive Guide In recent years, remote and hybrid working has become increasingly popular. With more people setting up home offices, the need for comfortable and stylish furniture has never been greater. A well-designed home office is not just... Read More
15 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “Fastnet Film Festival is a world-class celebration of independent cinema, offering an inspiring platform for filmmakers and film lovers alike.” Special guest Barry Keoghan will join he line up of stellar guests, expected at the 2025 Fastnet Film Festival. The festival will run from the 21st to the... Read More
15 April 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tom Butler, a dedicated team member and long standing chairman of Ballincollig Tidy Towns for over 25 years, has been selected as March’s Cork Person of Month. This recognition celebrates his unwavering commitment to improving the community of Ballincollig and his pivotal role in leading the town to... Read More
15 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In recent years, Ireland has witnessed a remarkable surge in the popularity of aesthetic clinics. Once considered exclusive to celebrities and the affluent, these clinics have become mainstream, offering transformative treatments to individuals from all walks of life. This growth has been driven by several key factors that... Read More
14 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Over 5,800 Cork homes, businesses and farms near Clonakilty can now connect to fibre broadband on NBI network National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has said that over 5,800 Cork properties... Read More
14 April 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment As Ireland’s second city, Cork is a modern city that has become a bustling tourist destination, and there’s no getting around that fact. Despite having a population of less than a quarter of a million, the city and the wider county regularly welcome nearly two million visitors... Read More
12 April 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The town of Cobh, in East County Cork, Ireland will Mark 113th Anniversary of Titanic Tragedy on April 13th, 2025 – First Cruise Liner of the Season will also dock On Sunday April 13th, 2025, the town of Cobh in County Cork will hold a special public ceremony... Read More