11 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Film In Cork (which replaced the Cork Screen Commission), a joint initiative of Cork City & County Councils, works to promote all aspects of production in the Cork region. As part of this creative initiative, Film in Cork will be running a training scheme called the “Production Club”... Read More
11 December 2015 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Sunday, Cork International Choral Festival launches their exciting 2016 Gala Concerts Programme along with their box office in celebration of World Choral Day. This year will be the Festival’s 62nd and will reaffirm its position as the longest running Festival in Cork. As part of the Glow... Read More
10 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council can confirm that there will be no charges for parking in Cobh from 8th December 2015 until 2nd January 2016. This will allow residents and shoppers in Cobh to park free of charge in the town centre for up to 3 hours each day.... Read More
10 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update The Christmas tradition in Cork is now firmly established with a visit to the Cork Youth Orchestra’s annual Christmas Concert during the run up to Christmas. Following on from the success of the ‘Night at the Proms’ Concert in Cork’s City Hall last May, Cork... Read More
9 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Cork City Marathon will celebrate a decade of sporting success on Bank Holiday Monday 6 June 2016. In ten years the marathon has grown to be one of the biggest events on the Irish sporting calendar, attracting almost 100,000 runners to participate in the full and half... Read More
9 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update Trad fans, it doesn’t get much better than this: Liam Ó Maonlaí, one of Ireland’s most charismatic musicians, sharing a stage with legendary fiddle player Kevin Burke and virtuosic multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey. Specially curated by Music Network, the trio are in concert at Triskel Christchurch,... Read More
8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Jonathan O’Brien TD to introduce bill to ban religious discrimination in schools Deputy Jonathan O’Brien will today introduce legislation that, if passed, would have the effect of “ending religious discrimination” against children entering the school system. The Cork-based Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson said will introduce the Equality in Education... Read More
8 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Where: City Hall, Cork Sunday 31st January 2016 When: 3.00pm-6pm Who: Evelyn Grant and the Cork Pops Orchestra, Special Guest Keith Hanley Tickets: €10 from Pro Musica Oliver Plunkett St., Cork A January ‘Gathering’ of young and old, from communities all over Cork and beyond who love to dance, will... Read More
8 December 2015 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The River Lee Winter Whiskey Club celebrated its inaugural session with a special masterclass recently entitled ‘Women & Whiskey’ led by female distiller Karen Cotter. Gathered with Cotter was a largely female audience who experienced a tasting flight of Ireland’s finest whiskeys on the night, including Redbreast 12... Read More
7 December 2015 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional, has announced a new route from Cork Airport to Leeds Bradford Airport. Flights go on sale on tomorrow, and the service will begin on 15 March 2016. Aer Lingus Regional will fly up to three times weekly on the route uoperating... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment Update on TheCork.ie The Everyman pantomime is off to a flying start on its magic carpet this week as Aladdin, and his friends, have taken to the stage… oh yes they have! What: ALADDIN at THE EVERYMAN THEATRE When: Sat 5 Dec – Sun 10 Jan How... Read More
7 December 2015 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Travelling to Cork city to stock up on Christmas presents or socialise with friends and family over the festive period? Bus Éireann can take you there – and home again. Customers can choose from a number of value options, and leave the car behind. These include: ·... Read More
