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
WEST CORK: Heir Island Artist Launches Book to Coincide with Exhibitions in Liss Ard and the Doswell
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
18 July 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Sam Cairns from Cork has made it to the final of the Supermac’s Jingle competition. Her entry made the shortlist of 9 from a total entry list of well over 500 from all over the country. The Fresh Supermac’s Jingle Competition has been running over the past few weeks and the rules... Read More
17 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A lucky syndicate made up of 20 workers from the Barry Group in Co Cork today picked up a cheque for €369,210 at National Lottery headquarters in Dublin. The delighted group won the prize in the EuroMillions draw on Tuesday 11th July, when they matched five... Read More
17 July 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A fun day of fitness and wellbeing activities for all the family takes place on Sunday, 20th August at the Regional Park in Ballincollig, Co Cork as part of National Heritage Week. This festival event is the first of its kind in Cork and is being organised by... Read More
17 July 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular Where: Fitzgerald’s Park, Cork Supported by: Cork City Council and Fáilte Ireland When: Saturday July 15 & Sunday July 16, 2017 Laya Healthcare’s City Spectacular returned to Dublin’s Merrion Square and to Cork’s Fitzgerald Park over the weekend. The festival which is... Read More
15 July 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s RedFM have partnered with award winning travel website OnTheQT.ie to launch a brand new tv series for online called Red Travel. Red Travel presented by Stephanie Lynch of OnTheQT.ie will be a weekly tv show for online that will feature a unique look at tourism destinations both in Ireland and Overseas.... Read More
15 July 2017, Saturday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new seven day return bus services, operating five times daily, will run between Kinsale and Clonakilty from Monday, July 17th next. Speaking at the launch, David O’Brien, CEO of Local Link Cork outlined how the service was initially proposed by local tourism interests in the... Read More
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