29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland recently launched the Grants Scheme for Large Tourism Projects which will provide a pool of €65m in investment to develop new, or boost existing, tourism experiences and attractions across Ireland. The scheme, which will run from 2016-2020, is now open for applications from the public,... Read More
29 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Starting on July 2nd Ray Foley will be waking up the people of Cork for a special 12 week series every Saturday between 7am & 10am. An award winning DJ, Ray Foley who is currently a presenter on the 7 O’clock Show on TV3 is excited about the... Read More
29 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork jewellery store, Designworks Studio (Cornmarket Street, Cork City Centre), is marking five years of business with the unveiling of a spectacular new jewellery collection. Aptly named Duille Nua, or “New Leaf”, the collection is designed by head-goldsmith and Designworks owner, Tuula Harrington. Her latest collection incorporates... Read More
29 June 2016, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Co. Cork Customer Picked 26, 32, 43 & 49 Gambling is addictive, and can be disasterious, however -health warnings aside – once in a while people do win. A Co Cork customer had a Tuesday night to remember when their lucky numbers were drawn in the EuroMillions... Read More
28 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Friday 1st – Saturday 9th July, Where: Bantry, West Cork. Celebrating it’s 21st anniversary this year, the West Cork Chamber Music Festival which takes place from 1st to 9th of July, has a wonderful programme of concerts from world class musicians. With record ticket sales this... Read More
25 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ken Wardrop’s MOM AND ME opens at Triskel Christchurch Cinema Saturday 16 July and runs until Wednesday 20 July. Wardrop will visit Cork Wednesday 20 July to do a live post screening Q&A session. Speaking on the upcoming release, Director Ken Wardrop said “I’m delighted to have the... Read More
23 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Originally home to a merchant prince of Cork, the Montenotte Hotel has been completely refurbished to assume its rightful place as a leading boutique hotel in the heart of Cork city. The vision of hotel developer, Frankie Whelehan, to transform Cork’s third largest hotel into a superior 4... Read More
23 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Clarion Hotel Cork have welcomed back to Cork, Conor O’Toole as General Manager. As a result of Dalata Hotel Group Plc acquiring the Clarion/Choice hotel portfolio in Ireland, there has been some internal company movements. Garret who was GM of the Clarion Hotel Cork has taken over... Read More
23 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: ‘Climb to Remember’ loved ones in aid of The Mercy Hospital Foundation When: Sunday, June 26th, The Galtee Mountains The annual charity ‘Climb to Remember’ takes place on Sunday, June 26th and will see people from all over Munster rise to the challenge of climbing The... Read More
22 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie When: Saturday, June 25th 12-5pm The summer is kicking off on Saturday June 25th from 12-5pm when Wilton Shopping Centre celebrates the summer with a huge outdoor summer party. The annual Outdoor Party will be held in the Wilton Shopping Centre car park and it aims to be... Read More
21 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This coming Thursday, 23rd June at 1.30pm, the Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Chris O’Leary will officially unveil a new monument celebrating the memory of the Members of the Cork City Battalion Irish Volunteers on Active Service under Arms to achieve the freedom of Ireland as an Independent... Read More
19 June 2016, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The National Finals of the Creative Challenge competition took place this afternoon at the Cork Summer Show. Hosted by Seandun Macra, the competition had eight teams taking part with clubs from Knockraha, Terelton, Ballinscarthy, Ballylanders, Awbeg, Freemount, Clonakilty and Mountmellick. With four people on each team,... Read More
