24 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City-born artist Gordon Harris has made the shortlist for the country’s most significant contemporary arts award at Vue 2018 at the Royal Hibernian Academy from November 1-4. The €5,000 Savills Prize is awarded to the artist who has produced an outstanding body of work in the last... Read More
23 October 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is set for one of its busiest weekends of the year, with more than 45,000 passengers expected to travel through Ireland’s second largest and best connected international airport this October Bank Holiday Weekend. The busiest day for the airport will be Thursday, October 25, corresponding with... Read More
21 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Arts Council has awarded €75,000 to a regional project between Cork City and County Council to deliver a unique and ambitious Creative Enquiry centred on the arts and older people. Creative Enquiry will look at the role of the arts in safeguarding against the challenges of older... Read More
19 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) has today (19.10.18) announced the signing of a community sound broadcasting contract with Community Radio Youghal, serving Youghal Town and environs. Speaking at the contract signing, Professor Pauric Travers, Chairperson of the BAI, said: “We are very pleased to sign today’s contract... Read More
18 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The MET, the new Bar & Restaurant with Tea Room launched as part of revamp as hotel gears up for the Cork Jazz Festival with new VIP package The MET at the Metropole Hotel Cork has launched today, which is the hotel’s new Bar, Restaurant and Tea Room.... Read More
13 October 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The widely acclaimed creative team from Cork Opera House are returning this year with Aladdin. Following the success of last year’s Panto at Cork Opera House, we’re starting in November again this year and putting on a whopping 66 shows. Aladdin opens on the 30th of November and stretches into the... Read More
12 October 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 2nd Annual Creative Ireland County Cork Conference will take place in Baile Mhúirne, County Cork, on the 9th and 10th of November 2018 The second annual Creative Ireland County Cork Conference, taking place in the Abbey Hotel, Baile Mhúirne on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th 2018. ‘Bliain... Read More
11 October 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie
9 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie From the Tiny Baby Boos to the Moan and Grown-Ups, the Spooky Town Halloween experience promises a fantastical fun day out for the whole family when it opens this October in the enchanting woodlands of Fota Island Resort. From the moment you arrive stay close together – you... Read More
8 October 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is asking the people of Cork for their stories and memories of the River Lee and its quays. These stories are being gathered so that landscape architects, The Paul Hogarth Company, can develop ways of telling the story of the river as part of the... Read More
7 October 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The sixth IndieCork Festival of independent film and music will be held from October 7th to 14th, 2018. The event drew record entries this year reflecting the depth of filmmaking talent in Ireland and the international standing of the festival. This is the sixth year of the festival,... Read More
25 September 2018, Tuesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Liam Miller Tribute match will air on Virgin Media today. Virgin Media Television is pleased to announce that its platform-exclusive channel, Virgin Media Sport, will broadcast live TV coverage of the Liam Miller Tribute Match between Manchester United Legends v Republic of Ireland and Celtic Legends... Read More