12 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has welcomed the announcement this week that an initiative to reduce the broadcasting levy was approved by cabinet. “Local radio stations are loved by their Irish audiences; they play an essential role in bringing our communities together, and in keeping... Read More
10 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland campaign with The Daily Telegraph highlights our driving routes A Tourism Ireland campaign is under way in The Daily Telegraph, showcasing the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland to British holidaymakers. The campaign includes a series of articles all about Ireland in the Saturday travel section... Read More
10 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie What do you do if you are running a radio station and you have an idea for a new show? Worldwide you need to make sure that the show will match with your audience, meanwhile here in Ireland you also need to make sure that the proposed show will... Read More
10 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment News This year the Munster Fleadh Cheoil will be held in Cork City Centre from July 18th to 23rd. The venues include Cork City Hall, Cork School of Music, Cork College of Commerce and the Everyman, with the Gig Rig by the Library on the Grand Parade.... Read More
8 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New route brings to 9, the number of Aer Lingus Regional routes operating from Cork Airport this summer Aer Lingus Regional expects to carry over 330,000 passengers through Cork Airport in 2017, up 7% on 2016 Cornwall is a world-famous tourist destination, home to idyllic scenery, traditional... Read More
7 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Stephen Frears, unanimously regarded as one of Britain’s finest directors, will screen his 2 most recent Feature Films in Schull during the Festival, The Programme and Florence Foster Jenkins followed by a Q&A with Greg Dyke. The Fastnet Film Festival which will take place in Schull from Wednesday the 24th to the Sunday... Read More
6 May 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A Night at the Dogs on Saturday, May 20th is just one of the major fundraising efforts to help towards the costs of the €18.5 million euro redevelopment of one of Mallow’s most beloved nursing homes, Nazareth House in Dromahane. The Sisters of Nazareth were invited to Mallow in... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The organisers of Cork Midsummer Festival 2017 have unveiled a diverse and exciting programme of events. Taking place across 10 days from 16-25 June, this year’s festival features over 400 artists. More than 50,000 people are expected to attend Cork’s largest annual multi-disciplinary arts festival, with a choice... Read More
4 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The four-star Trident Hotel in Kinsale has completed a substantial investment and refurbishment programme. The hotel, which is situated in the heart of the picturesque and iconic town of Kinsale, is known for its enviable waterfront location overlooking the famous yachting harbour that marks the starting point of... Read More
3 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Liz Allen from Togher, Co. Cork won €30,000 on last Saturdays (29th April 2017) National Lottery Winning Streak game show on RTE. The bulk of the prize was made up from the value of a car won. A total of five players from Cork, Tyrone, Dublin and Westmeath... Read More
3 May 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork North West TD, Michael Moynihan has said that it was a distinct pleasure and honour for him to welcome the Duhallow Choral Society to Leinster House last night for a night of music and song. “As the local TD, I have long known that the Duhallow Choral... Read More
2 May 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bank of Ireland has announced the return of its Enterprise Town initiative to Ballincollig, County Cork, on Friday, May 5th from 5pm to 8pm. Taking place in the CastleWest Shopping Centre Ballincollig, the event features a Business, Community and Sports Expo as well as plenty of family friendly activities... Read More
