10 August 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Looking for unique and spicy date ideas this August? Whether you’re looking for a summer lunch date, a fun couples’ activity, or a special and memorable evening, Cork on a Fork Festival (August 14th-18th, 2024) has a programme packed full of events perfect for a date with a... Read More
10 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Behind the Scenes at the VQ Shared Table The highly anticipated VQ (Victorian Quarter) Shared Table event, which takes place on the opening night of Cork on a Fork Fest on Wednesday, August 14th, is expected to be a highlight of the festival. Sponsored by Birra Moretti, the... Read More
10 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place is recognised, once again, as the Best of the Best Tourist Attractions in Ireland thanks to outstanding visitor reviews and ratings. Nano Nagle Place is thrilled to announce its recognition as one of Ireland’s top tourist attractions for 2024 by Tripadvisor. This accolade highlights exceptional... Read More
8 August 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The Irish Champion Stakes is one of the biggest races of the season in Ireland on the Flat calendar. Irish Champion Trainer Aidan O’Brien has won the open-age contest a record 12 times, and he has a strong hand once again this year. O’Brien has 12 horses entered... Read More
8 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Enjoy 15% Off Multipacks To celebrate the Irish athletes in Paris, we are offering our loyal customers a 15% discount on our Black Tea Multipacks (6pk or 3pk). Offer ends at midnight (GMT) on 11th August 2024. USE CODE GOIRELAND AT CHECKOUT GOLD BLEND 80 TEABAGS – (3 PACK) Shop now MASTER... Read More
4 August 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie “Follow the red thread to Mallow” West End Art Studios in Mallow is to host its first art textile exhibition this month. ‘Follow the red thread’ will be officially opened at 6pm on Friday 9th August by the international renowned, Cork-based textile artist, Helen O’Shea. The exhibition will... Read More
3 August 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Tour de Munster event, which started in 2001, raises much needed funds for Down Syndrome Ireland and other worthy charities, and runs from 8-11th August. Further info on the event can be found at tourdemunster.com. Expressway services are committed to delivering for those with additional needs across... Read More
3 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cycle starts and finishes at Silversprings Hotel The 24th Tour de Munster charity cycle is right around the corner and excitement is building as over 100 amateur cyclists are adding the finishing touches to their training preparations for this year’s Tour. They are gearing up to tackle an... Read More
1 August 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park is delighted to announce the arrival of two new meerkat (Suricata suricatta) pups to mother, Biggy, who gave birth on June 22, 2024. Biggy, born on March 17, 2021, arrived from DierenPark Zoo in the Netherlands along with her sister Missy in May 2023. She... Read More
1 August 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Graham Norton is arguably the most famous Irishman in the entertainment industry, and the perfect host to ensure any show posts competitive viewing figures. He recently headed the reboot of the Wheel of Fortune, which was met with widespread approval from viewers. In the age of game... Read More
31 July 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is preparing to welcome over 65,000 passengers this August Bank Holiday weekend, with Friday, August 2 anticipated to be the busiest day. Passenger traffic this August Bank Holiday weekend is up 5% compared with the same weekend last year. With an abundance of festivals and events... Read More
31 July 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Beerfest,’ is series of dynamic events scheduled from August 15th to 18th, coinciding with the esteemed Cork on a Fork 2024 foodie festival Franciscan Well is thrilled to announce its upcoming ‘Beerfest,’ a series of dynamic events scheduled from August 15th to 18th, coinciding with the esteemed Cork... Read More