26 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Traders in the Victorian Quarter of Cork City will step outside their premises from 5pm – 7pm this Feel Good Friday to give you a taste of what the street has to offer. So whether you’re dashing through on the way home from work or have a few... Read More
25 July 2017, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Neven Maguire creates Simply Better meal times Why: Celebrating great Cork Food Producers & special Cork themed Cookery Demo Where: Dunnes Stores, Bishopstown Court, Bandon Road, Cork When: Friday 28th July, 3pm Recently voted Ireland’s favourite chef that people would like to consult for dinner... Read More
25 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Dancing at Lughnasa, by Brian Friel, from 2 – 26 August Following the success of Lovers (2015), and The Factory Girls (2016), The Everyman continues its tradition of producing top-quality drama. The curtain rises from Wednesday 2nd August to Saturday 26th August for Brian Friel’s masterpiece, Dancing at Lughnasa. Friel’s touching story features a... Read More
25 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The West Cork Fit-up Festival aims is to provide “access to professional theatre in rural locations”. The first Fit-up Theatre Festival opened in West Cork in the summer 2009 and toured three shows to five West Cork villages. Nine years later and there are now three Fit-up Theatre... Read More
24 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Island Resort’s Open Week is underway. It began today and runs until the 28th July. Whether you are a guest staying in the hotel or the lodges, or simply a keen golfer you are invited to participate at one of Ireland’s premier courses. Fota Island Resort, host... Read More
24 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This year’s Slí Eile Summer Festival will take place on Sunday July 30th and there promises to be something for everyone. Slí Eile is now well known for the work it does to promote mental health recovery and its’ Summer Festival provides an annual dose of fun to... Read More
21 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It was in his role as a novelist that Graham Norton attracted a capacity crowd to hear him read from his debut novel, ‘Holding’ at the West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry last night. The multi talented West Cork man, on a Summer break in his West... Read More
21 July 2017, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This is the first time the Munster Fleadh has been held in a city. The Fleadh is taking place from July 18th to 23rd, so there is still time to catch some of the acts. Things to see and do Today, Friday, the dancing competitions commence in... Read More
21 July 2017, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Feelgood Friday is back in Cork and Kilkenny Shop is on hand to help you shake off the stress of the week with an outdoor yoga class like no other. Friday 28th of July from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, Emmet Place will transform into a space of wellness... Read More
20 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Aindrias Moynihan has said that any of the proposed works to install traffic lights at Inniscara Bridge must not interfere with local access to Ballincollig’s Regional Park. Deputy Moynihan made the call after being informed by Cork County Council that Arup have been commissioned... Read More
20 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie An internationally acclaimed Heir Island artist is set to bring his work back to the mainland for two special exhibitions at the Doswell Gallery, Rosscarbery and Liss Ard Estate, Skibbereen. Ian Humphreys who has been based on Heir Island since 2004 famously auctioned off much of his... Read More
19 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Boutique Hotel invests in Apartments for Longer Term Stays Following the recent investment of €5 million at the luxury 4 star Montenotte Hotel in Cork, the hotel has just announced the launch The Residence comprising 19 apartments, in the grounds of the hotel for corporate and longer term... Read More
