20 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Structures at Risk Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2017 announced recently by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD will offer funding allocations to historic buildings throughout Cork County. In total 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a... Read More
19 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New tourism campaign targets millions of Spaniards for holidays in Cork and the South of Ireland Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new campaign in partnership with Cork Airport and Aer Lingus, to promote flights to Cork from Barcelona. Naturally, flights are a two-way concern. Irish people already know... Read More
19 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork film lovers can expect a summer evening of cinematic joy tomorrow – Saturday, 20 May – as Fitzgerald Park’s in the city centre will host another great pop up movie screening of “Lethal Weapon 1 (1987)”. The outdoor cinema event is hosted by Happenings Cork who... Read More
18 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie St. Fin Barres Marble Panel Conservation, Turf Projects at Bere Island, Cork Folklore Project Memory Wall and Cork LGBT Archive The Heritage Council and the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys have today announced funding for a number of heritage projects in County... Read More
17 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 7+ million Spaniards encouraged to discover Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East Tourism Ireland has teamed up with Iberia Express and Cork Airport, to promote flights to Cork from Madrid and to grow tourist numbers from Spain this summer. The campaign is highlighting Cork and... Read More
17 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Refurbishment at at Clayton Hotel Cork City Almost €2 million has been invested in the refurbishment at the Dalata Hotel Group’s Clayton Hotel Cork City on Lapps Quay in Cork. With 100 bedrooms recently renovated and the introduction of the Red Bean Roaster Café, further significant changes are... Read More
16 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman has a tantalising line up for the summer season with a rich mix of theatre, music, comedy and family shows. With over 100,000 customers through the doors in 2016, the Everyman team are looking forward to creating more magic for Cork audiences in the season ahead.... Read More
14 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council and Bantry Bay Port Company to sponsor Sport Ireland Rebel Tour Sport Ireland Rebel Tour of Cork returns to the Beara Peninsula September 9th Cork County Council and Bantry Bay Port Company will be the joint local sponsors of the Sport Ireland Rebel Tour... Read More
13 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Sport, Kevin O’Keeffe has welcomed introduction of the Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill 2017 but pointed out that it requires significant amendments to make it fit for purpose. “While there is merit in the proposal, the bill as currently presented includes... Read More
13 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Today the annual Dragon Boat Challenge takes place in Cork City; to add to the excitement of the event Lord Mayor Councillor Des Cahill is sponsoring the entry of teams comprising members of the front line services, including the Gardaí, Fire fighters, Army, Navy, Ambulance and Prison... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie With Summer just around the corner, here are our top tips for the best things to do in Cork. The Festivals Depending on what time of your you choose to go, you’ll often find a festival or two happening in Cork. They run throughout the year, and incorporate all... Read More
12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Click here: for TheCork.ie Audio Tour of the Wild Atlantic Way Some 15 Hospitality trade staff from Co Cork, are among the first Wild Atlantic Way Champions of 2017 after completing the programme at the Maritime Hotel, in Bantry, West Cork. The Wild Atlantic Way Champions Programme is... Read More