27 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park announces birth of two endangered red panda cubs Fota Wildlife Park has announced the birth of two endangered red panda (Ailurus fulgens) cubs, born on the 7th June 2025 at the County Cork-based conservation centre. The cubs are the offspring of three-year-old mother Suzi, who arrived... Read More
26 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork’s reputation has always been a good one. It’s the place you want to go to for great conversations with locals, packed pubs, and lively music sessions. Despite all that the city has to offer, another pastime is becoming popular amongst Cork residents: gaming. You’ll find that... Read More
24 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Bakestone Café to Welcome Coffee Fans and Competitors this August The Irish Aeropress Championship is coming to Cork for the first time this August, with the national event set to take place at the newly opened Bakestone Café and Pantry on Perry Street, in the heart of the... Read More
22 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie World Champions Wild scenes of joy and excitement greeted the announcement that Carrigaline Pipe Band had won the World Pipe Band championship in Glasgow last Saturday. They also won the World Championships in the drumming section. This time last year the band made no secret of their ambition to win the... Read More
22 August 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Pubs and sports have always been a big part of Irish culture. The Irish pub is a renowned establishment all around the world. Countries that have nothing to do with the Emerald Isle have attempted to replicate the feel and atmosphere of the iconic pub. Sports are... Read More
21 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie World Champions Wild scenes of joy and excitement greeted the announcement that Carrigaline Pipe Band had won the World Pipe Band championship in Glasgow last Saturday. They also won the World Championships in the drumming section. This time last year the band made no secret of their ambition to... Read More
20 August 2025 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork lady Áine Cotter announced as finalist in the National Brown Bread Baking Competition Pictured is Áine Cotter from Dunmanway, Co. Cork, who has been announced as one of the eight finalists for the National Brown Bread Baking Competition supported by Euronics in association with the National Ploughing Association and the... Read More
19 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘Daniel MacCarthy (Glas)’ (1807–1884) was a writer of historical fiction, Irish history and biography, born in London of Irish descent. The Cork City and County Archives Service is delighted to announce that it is opening the long-lost archive of writer and historian Daniel MacCarthy Glas (1807- 1884) to... Read More
18 August 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Flavour and Flair: Celebrity Chef Matt Tebbutt & Spirits Expert Carmen O’Neal Bring a Night of Entertainment, Elegant Dining and Innovative Cocktails to The Montenotte Wednesday, September 10th from 7pm to 10pm The Montenotte Hotel will be inviting celebrity chef and TV Presenter Matt Tebbutt and cocktail and... Read More
17 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cymande, JP Cooper, Orchestra Baobab, and The Pharcyde lead first wave of acts for 2025 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival The first round of acts has been announced for the 2025 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, with an eclectic and exciting mix of genre-defining legends, contemporary innovators, and emerging Irish... Read More
16 August 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie North Cork Mental and Wellbeing Family Fun Day which will take place at Mallow Castle on Sunday, September 7 from 1 to 5pm HSE South West & Cork County Council and officially launched ‘Together at the Castle’, a free community mental health and wellbeing event in Mallow Castle,... Read More
16 August 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week Aug 16th to 24th As Heritage Week shines a light on the places and stories that define Ireland, the Irish Heritage Trust invites the public to explore its sites, experience the past, and be part of the living heritage it helps protect with special events... Read More