12 January 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Films Shown on Thursday Nights in St. John’s Central College CORK CINE CLUB offers authentic and original armchair travel to ten countries around the world during its 18th season of bringing the best of independent international cinema to Cork audiences. Films from the U.S., Senegal, Australia, France, Morocco, Russia, Zambia,... Read More
11 January 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie One of the biggest airlines in the world, Air France is to begin services out of Cork Airport from May, with a new Cork to Paris-Charles de Gaulle route. The daily flight during this year’s summer season will not only link Cork to France, but also connect passengers... Read More
10 January 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park, Co Cork is deeply saddened to announce the death of their cherished Rothschild giraffe – Tadgh. He passed away last night from what initially looks like heart failure. He had reached the ripe old age of 16 years and 8 months and was loved by... Read More
10 January 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Call for donations of musical instruments Cork County Library is currently looking at the possibility of making musical instruments available to borrow through its branch library network on a pilot basis, to allow members of the public to road test their musical skills before investing in a costly... Read More
10 January 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An article highlighting Cork features in the online edition of Marie Claire magazine this week, profiling the city to the magazine’s many readers – or potential British holidaymakers. Tourism Ireland in London, in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland, invited journalist Trish Halpin to visit last October. The resulting article appears this... Read More
8 January 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Get Your Skates On for the New Year! It’s Good For You. 10 Reasons to get to Cork On Ice in 2018! We’re all guilty of overindulging at Christmas, so why not do an activity that’s not only fun but good for you – ice skating! Iceskating.ie is... Read More
Co Friday 28th December 2018: A geologist from Co. Cork is hoping to get the New Year off to a great start by unearthing a fortune when he appears on the National Lottery Winning Streak game Saturday (5th January 2019)! Luke Holland, (24) from Bandon, was in a pub in Cork city catching up with friends a couple... Read More
4 January 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Significant Project to Save ‘Heartbreak Pier’ Gets Underway in Cobh Possibly one of the most historic piers in Ireland is set for significant investment and an ambitious re-development plan to protect and conserve, whilst also becoming a leading and poignant tourist destination for Ireland’s Ancient East. Known locally... Read More
4 January 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “From archaeological sites to contemporary architecture, from medieval castles to folklore traditions and arts, Europe’s cultural heritage is at the very heart of the collective identity of European citizens. With more than 220,000 people in Ireland employed in the cultural heritage and tourism sector” – Ireland South MEP, Deirdre... Read More
2 January 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Person of the Month award scheme – leading to the overall Cork Person of the Year title – is marking its 25th Anniversary this month. Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Tony Fitzgerald and the City Council elected members will host a Civic Reception to mark the... Read More
31 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The National Lottery has created more than 22 new millionaires so far in Ireland in 2017, it was revealed this week. Cheques of one million euros or more were written by National Lottery chiefs to 22 winning ticketholders on EuroMillions, Lotto, and Daily Millions draws during the year. In... Read More
30 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork City FC are delighted to announce the signing of Graham Cummins from SPL side St. Johnstone. The striker returns to City, having left the club for Preston North End in January 2012. In his final game in his first spell at the club, Cummins’ 94th minute winner,... Read More