11 August 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie RTE are set to broadcast live two live SSE Airtricity League Premier Division games. Longford Town’s trip to Turner’s Cross to face Cork City on Friday, August 26th, with kick-off at 7.45pm, will be broadcast live before RTE head to Oriel Park a week later. The RTE cameras... Read More
8 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The quaint seaside village of Crosshaven, Cork, will once again come alive for the annual Irish Redhead Convention! Now in its seventh year, the weekend-long ginger extravaganza will be filled with fun, freckles and frolics, taking place from 19-21 August 2016. Thousands of redheads near and far... Read More
7 August 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie After waiting for 90 days to check their winning EuroMillions ticket, a very relieved syndicate from Co Cork dropped into National Lottery headquarters to collect a cheque for a whopping €381,863 after they matched 5 numbers and a Lucky Star on Friday 06 May. The winning syndicate from... Read More
7 August 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This year Conor Hourihane became the first West Cork man to captain an English professional soccer team to their first Cup Final victory at Wembley Stadium. Conor captained the Barnsley side to their very first League One Cup victory, making history for himself and his club. Barnsley... Read More
7 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s up-and-coming contemporary crafts and artisan food producers are being offered the chance to showcase their skills at the 25th City Hall Crafts and Design Fair. And they have a chance to win a free stand at the Fair if they manage to impress the organisers with a... Read More
2 August 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The diverse built heritage of Cork city is to be celebrated on Saturday, August 20th with more than 40 buildings throwing open their doors free-of-charge for the 12th annual Cork Heritage Open Day. Famed traditional Irish singer Sean Ó Sé is the ambassador for this year’s jam-packed event,... Read More
29 July 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie For the 4th year running, Nando’s is proud to be shaking its tail feathers at a number of Pride events across Ireland including Cork’s Pride Parade on Sunday 31st July. As supporters of Pride, Nando’s staff have taken part in more than 100 local events across the UK... Read More
25 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Some top fashion boutiques in Cork will play their part in Ireland’s largest annual celebration of style at the 2016 Rose of Tralee Fashion Show in the Festival Dome on Sunday 21st August. This year’s fashion extravaganza, which was launched at Ballygarry House Hotel & Spa, Tralee,... Read More
25 July 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Graham Norton is all set for hosting his Fourth Quiz Night in Ahakista, West Cork, on Friday the 29th of July 8pm and it is anticipated to be the most exciting one so far according to organisers and locals alike! Graham has continued to support the event... Read More
22 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The latest birth at Fota Wildlife Park is a female Brazilian Tapir, born in the park last Tuesday the 12th of July in the early evening. The newborn’s parents Basil (6) and mother Maya (8), along with brother Thiago are all very protective of their new addition... Read More
22 July 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This weekend (Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July), Ballincollig & District Vintage and Classic Car Club will host its Annual Vintage Show in the car park of Ballincollig Shopping Centre. This year’s beneficiary is Oglaigh Naisiunta na hEireann Teoranta / Organisation of National Ex-Servicemen and Women, the... Read More
19 July 2016, Tuesday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s English Market today officially launched The Start-Up Stall, a rare chance for small food businesses to test the market…literally! The renowned English Market is giving local food-based business start-ups the opportunity to trade in Ireland’s oldest and best food market. A brand new stall, The... Read More
