14 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie In advance of the peak holiday season, Cork based Senator, Tim Lombard, is encouraging all overseas travellers to avail of the free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), formerly the E111 form. “With the school holidays now in full swing, many families will be setting off on trips... Read More
13 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie LW Management, the management agency responsible for LeisureWorld Bishopstown, has announced details of a €1.6 million self-financed investment to modernise the Bishopstown facility over the coming months. Opened in 1997 LeisureWorld Bishopstown has grown and evolved over the past 20 years to be one of the leading health,... Read More
13 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie EuroMillions players in Cork are today being urged to check their tickets after last night’s EuroMillions draw produced another big Irish winner who scooped €369,210 on a Match 5 + Lucky Star. The latest big Irish EuroMilllions win follows Friday night’s €28.9 million EuroMillions jackpot win in Castlebar,... Read More
13 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s first fully-guided pilgrim journey has been launched today. The guided journey along Ireland’s passported pilgrim paths will take place during Heritage Week (19 – 26 August). The five ancient routes included on the Irish Pilgrim Passport are: Tochar Phadraig, Co Mayo; St Kevin’s Way, Co Wicklow; Cosán... Read More
13 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Labour Local Area Representative[*1] in Cork South Central Peter Horgan has called for a comprehensive traffic management plan for the Blackrock and Ballintemple areas of Cork ahead of three Ed Sheeran concerts next May. “The latest addition of a third concert is no doubt welcomed by fans... Read More
12 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Glucksman, University College Cork has successfully retained its full accreditation with the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland. The Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI), which started in 2006 with just 12 participants, now has 57 museums across the island of Ireland, participating in it. The programme recognises excellence in... Read More
12 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park are delighted to present a series of talks on ladybirds in Ireland. They are working with University College Cork on a citizen science project to map out the location of ladybirds in Ireland. The All Ireland Ladybird Survey is an online research project... Read More
12 July 2017, Wednesday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage invite locals and visitors alike to join them on their free, guided historical walks of Clonakilty town centre area each Wednesday evening during July and August. Interested people should meet at 7pm at the Michael Collins statue, which is the starting point. No pre-booking... Read More
11 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Graham Norton and O’ Donovan Brothers go head to head There’s great excitement around Ahakista, West Cork in anticipation of this year’s annual Graham Norton Quiz Night which will be held on Friday the 4th of August. It was announced last week that Graham will be joined this year... Read More
9 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland has created a new online film showcasing some of Ireland’s grand estates and glorious gardens, taking viewers on a tour of Ireland’s more ‘glamorous’ side. It features two Cork locations – Bantry House and Blarney Castle. Titled “The Great Houses, Castles and Gardens of Ireland”, the video gives viewers... Read More
7 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Richard Andrews, Australian Ambassador to Ireland, has today visited Spike Island on Cobh’s Australia Day, the day which celebrates the arrival of an Australian cruise liner into Cobh. The Sea Princess arrived in this morning with 2,342 visitors aboard. Councillor Cathal Rasmussen, deputising for the Mayor of the... Read More
7 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Council is delighted that Cork has been recognized as one of eight “ideal” cities for culture and creativity across the European Union. Cork was ranked as number one for cultural venues and facilities amongst European cities with a population of under 500,000. It also came top... Read More
