EAST CORK: 90th Cobh Cathedral Carillon season concludes – Bell ringing

24 September 2017, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cobh Cathedral Carillonneur Adrian Gebruers concludes this summer’s carillon season when he plays the final recital this afternoon at 4.30pm. The five-month season also included guest recitalists from Ireland, Belgium and Poland and a special recital featuring our two youngest carillon students.

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23rd September, 2017

SOCIAL PHOTOS: Cork Oyster Festival

23 September 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This Cork Oyster Festival 2017 is underway, running from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th September. Sponsored by Murphys Irish Stout the festival is in its 5th year, and is centred in the Metropole Hotel. Schedule of Events Friday 22nd September 19:30 – The Riptide Movement Live... Read More

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23rd September, 2017

CULTURE NIGHT: English Market (Estd 1788) opened late last night for atmospheric crowds

23 September 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The English Market, Ireland’s oldest indoor food market, welcomed, entertained and fed Thousands of people last evening/night as it celebrated Cork Culture Night, one of the most popular events of the year. The celebrations which kicked off at 6.30pm included live traditional music and jazz bands... Read More

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22nd September, 2017

ARTS: ‘Amulet Exhibition’ at Aula Maxima, University College Cork 23-24 September

22 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A unique sound and visual exhibition, The Amulet Exhibition, will be open in the Aula Maxima, UCC as part of the International Stillbirth Conference being held in Cork on 23 and 24 September 2017. Amulets are special objects often hidden away in drawers and cupboards which mark a... Read More

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22nd September, 2017

PROMOTING CORK TOURISM ABROAD: Luxury and high-end Travel buyers visit Kinsale

22 September 2017, Friday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A group of Luxury & Incentive Buyers, representing the luxury market in America have visited Kinsale in Co Cork on a tailored visit designed to promote Ireland to high end travellers hosted by Crafted Ireland, one of Ireland’s leading destination management companies with support from Fáilte Ireland.... Read More

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22nd September, 2017

CORK BUSINESS: Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI) launches Munster Branch

22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Hospitality Institute (IHI – not to be confused wit the Irish Hotels Federation – IHF) have launched a Munster Branch. The IHI is the professional body for Managers and aspiring within the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Ireland. Well known business figure Kevin Cullinane, Head... Read More

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22nd September, 2017

CORK CULTURE NIGHT: War of the Buttons – 23 Year Reunion

22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Culture Night takes place this evening! There are over 200 events taking place in more than 100 venues across Cork City and film plays a big part in this years programme. War of the Buttons is one of the free screenings taking place in City Hall Concert... Read More

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22nd September, 2017

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: ‘Dragon of Shandon’ parade seeks volunteers

22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 11th Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade will take place on 31st October 2017 in the streets of Cork City. Last year the group had their biggest parade to date with over 500 participants. 15,000 spectators lined the streets in Shandon dressed in Halloween themed creations “and an... Read More

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22nd September, 2017

CORK CITY DISCOUNTS: 10% off at Kilkenny Shop, Emmet Place today

22 September 2017, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kilkenny Shop Cork celebrates 10 years in business, with 10% off this weekend The Kilkenny Shop on Emmet Place Cork is celebrating 10 years in business this weekend with 10% off everything in store from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September. Join the team in a... Read More

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21st September, 2017

CARRIGALINE MAN: to appear on Winning Streak TV gameshow – first episode since Summer break

21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Europe’s longest-running TV gameshow, Winning Streak returns to living rooms all over Ireland this Saturday evening (23rd September) at 8:15pm on RTÉ One. Show presenters Marty Whelan and Cork born Sinead Kennedy are back as Winning Streak celebrates its 29th series. Five players are ready to compete to win cash,... Read More

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21st September, 2017

SAY HELLO TO TEXACO: Cork Libraries to host exhibitions of local Texaco Art Competition entries

21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Students from Cork city and county, with others from elsewhere in Munster, are to have their prizewinning entries from the Texaco Children’s Art Competition displayed in two exhibitions to be held simultaneously in Cork City Council libraries during the month of October. Consisting of up to 50 artworks... Read More

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21st September, 2017

THINGS TO DO IN CORK 22nd SEP 2017: University College Cork hosts plenty of events for Culture Night

21 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Meet slithering reptiles, enjoy a drama about digital dating or attend a slide and polka workshop as Gaeilge – these are just some of the events that UCC has organized for Culture Night (Friday, September 22) reflecting the creative and scholarly richness of the University. All are welcome and the... Read More

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