FASHION: A Designer Handbag as an Investment Piece: RealReal and the Resale of Luxury

11 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Luxury clothing and accessories have historically been out of the reach of many, but advances in communication technology and the proliferation of social media have precipitated a $6 billion luxury resale market which gives consumers the chance to buy the products of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and other luxury... Read More

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11th December, 2018

ROD STEWART: GAA must ensure Pairc Ui Chaoimh concerts don’t upset locals

11 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Representative Peter Horgan has called on all authorities to use the Christmas and New Year to develop a comprehensive traffic management plan for Blackrock, Ballintemple and Ballinlough ahead of the Rod Stewart concerts in Pairc Ui Chaoimh next May. “We have seen the impact on... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, LABOUR, NEWS, POLITICS

10th December, 2018

NEW BOOK: ‘Europe and the County of Cork – A Heritage Perspective’

10 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie

AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th December, 2018

WEST CORK HISTORY: ‘The Earls of Castlehaven’ new book by Dr Michael Keane

10 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new Cork local history book on the Earls of Castlehaven has been launched in time for the Christmas market. Authored by retired UCC lecturer Dr Michael Keane, it tells the story of the Earls of Castlehaven or Lord Audleys who played a leading role in Cork and... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th December, 2018

WEST CORK: Bandon Topaz rebrands to Circle K

7 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kevin O’Learys Service Station, New Road, Bandon, Cork to host a grand opening on 8th December with fun filled day, great special offers and entertainment throughout the day Circle K (formerly Topaz Energy) has announced that Kevin O’Learys Service Station, New Road, Bandon, Cork has rebranded to Circle... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th December, 2018

WINTER MENU: unveiled at Greenes Restaurant, Mac Curtain Street

7 December 2018 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Greenes Restaurant Shines a Spotlight on Local Cork Producers with its new Winter Season Menu Multi-award-winning Greenes Restaurant in Cork city is showcasing local produce by collaborating with local Cork producers on a new special Winter Season Menu. The team at Greenes Restaurant recognises the uniqueness and quality... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

7th December, 2018

THINGS TO DO IN CORK: GLOW remains Green in 2018

7 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Presented by Cork City Council, Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration returns this weekend and sees Bishop Lucey Park and the Grand Parade transformed into a hive of activity with choirs, food traders, and GLOW’s Green elves. The much-loved Ferris Wheel and the Christmas Markets open on Friday at... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th December, 2018

CHRISTMAS IN CORK CITY: #Stats 40 Christmas trees and 60,000 Christmas lights to adorn Cork city this Christmas

4 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council has installed over 40 Christmas trees this year, all peppered around the city centre and suburbs to celebrate its brightest Christmas yet! St Patrick’s Street has seen an increase of 5,000 lights – we now have 60,000 lights twinkling across the city. While ‘Glow –... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd December, 2018

CORK CLUBS: Carrigaline Toastmasters seeks new members

3 December 2018 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where can you meet new friends, learn interesting and unusual information, develop your unrealised public speaking and leadership skills, and, most of all, enjoy yourself?! The Carrigaline Toastmasters Club, offers all this and more. Club PRO Rona Coghlan told TheCork.ie: “We are different to other clubs/organisations. We like... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

1st December, 2018

SOCIAL PICS: Bon Secours Hospital Christmas Party

1 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Goran Cajgas and Katie Daly, attending the Bon Secours Hospital staff Christmas party, at the Metropole Hotel. Picture: David Keane.

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

1st December, 2018

SPORTS PHOTOS: Glen River parkrun

1 December 2018 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What is Glen River parkrun? It is a 5km run – it’s you against the clock. When is it? Every Saturday at 9:30am. Where is it? The event takes place at Glen River Park, Glen Avenue, The Glen, Cork. See Course page for more details. What does it... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

30th November, 2018

CHRISTMAS IN CORK: 30 metre Ferris Wheel opens in City Centre

30 November 2018, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The opening of GLOW today (Friday) kick starts the city’s seasonal celebrations, and with them a promotional drive by Cork City Council and the Cork Business Association to encourage people to come into the city centre and to shop locally in the lead-up to Christmas. Attended by... Read More

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