WEST CORK: Annual “Battle of the Big Cross” commemoration in Clonakilty

top of page 18 June 2018, Monday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Annual “Battle of the Big Cross” commemoration in Clonakilty Tuesday 19th June marks the 220th anniversary of the “Battle of the Big Cross” – the only engagement in the whole of Munster between the United Irishmen and Crown Forces in 1798. The “Big Cross”... Read More

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18th June, 2018

SOCIAL PICS: County Mayor’s Masquerade Charity Ball

top of page 18 June 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The County Mayor’s Masquerade Charity Ball took place on Saturday. Ciara Dineen speaking on behalf of Special Olympics Munster, at the masquerade ball hosted by the Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Declan Hurley, in aid of West Cork Rapid Response, Enable Ireland and... Read More

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17th June, 2018

50,000+ attend Cork Summer Show 2018

top of page 17 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Drawing crowds from all over the country, this year’s Cork Summer Show has been “a sell out success with more than 50,000 visitors over the weekend”, according to organisers. The show extended its hours on both Saturday and Sunday due to the good weather and... Read More

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17th June, 2018

Nano Nagle remembered 300 years after her birth at Ballygriffin near Mallow

top of page 17 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bishop William Crean of Cloyne was the chief con-celebrant of a special Mass at Nano Nagle Birthplace at Ballygriffin, near Mallow, Co. Cork to mark the tercentenary of the birth of Nano Nagle there. Nano Nagle was the founder of the Presentation Sisters who have... Read More

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16th June, 2018

BALLINCOLLIG: Oriel House Hotel launches new ‘Chic Boutique’ Guest Bedrooms’

top of page 16 June 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Everyone dreams of the Royal treatment, and with Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla visiting Ireland this dream is more present than ever. With last nights’ launch of two luxury boutique collections; The Ellis and Tobin, the Oriel House Hotel are making this Royal... Read More

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15th June, 2018

#Diversity: Fitzgerald’s Park hosts events for International Day of the African Child

top of page 15 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What: Celebrating World Music & Cultures of Cork 2018 Date: Saturday 16th June 2018 Time: 1pm – 6pm Venue: Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork On 16th June 2018, the International Day of the African Child, Cork is hosting a line-up of world music talent spanning several continents,... Read More

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13th June, 2018

Four Visitor Attractions in Cork Among the Best in Ireland

top of page 13 June 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s Doneraile Wildlife Park, Fota Wildlife Park, Blarney Castle & Gardens and Crawford Art Gallery Among Ireland’s Top Visitor Attractions Fáilte Ireland has today published its annual list of Ireland’s most popular visitor attractions, which shows that almost all our key attractions – many of... Read More

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12th June, 2018

How to get to the Cork Summer Show 2018

top of page 12 June 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bus Eireann will run an extended No. 208 bus service to cover the Cork Summer Show 2018. The bus will pass the Showgrounds at Curraheen across the weekend of on Sat 16th & Sun 17th June.

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8th June, 2018

Top International Media Explore Southern Peninsulas and Islands

top of page 8 June 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland is this week hosting a group of influential international media from the US, Canada, India and Europe with a combined circulation of over 13.6 million who are in Ireland on a press trip. Organised in conjunction with Tourism Ireland, the Southern Peninsulas &... Read More

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8th June, 2018

THINGS TO DO IN CORK: Buy tickets for the Guinness Jazz Festival 2018

top of page 8 June 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tickets are on sale for the 2018 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival which takes place over the October Bank Holiday Weekend (25th to 29th October) in Cork City and boasts an exciting line up of world class Jazz greats. The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival line-up features... Read More

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8th June, 2018

WIN: 50 free return flights from Cork Airport

top of page 8 June 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Where: Opera Lane, Cork City When: Friday 8 June Time: 11:30am-14:30pm Come down to Opera Lane between 11:30am-14:30pm on Friday, 8 June, and you could be in with a chance of winning a free return flight from Cork Airport courtesy of Aer Lingus Regional, operated... Read More

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7th June, 2018

Rob Heffernan promotes National Lottery ‘Good Causes Awards’

top of page 7 June 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Olympic bronze medalist Rob Heffernan and his wife and coach Marian Heffernan today (Thursday 7th June) launched the inaugural National Lottery Good Causes Awards aimed at honouring the inspiring work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland. The significant new... Read More

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