13 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Flax Celebration – Threads of Time – Saturday 19th October Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is hosting a daylong celebration of Flax at the local Parochial Hall P85 XC64 on Saturday October 19th from 10am – 5pm. The day will include interactive talks, flax displays, sharing Flax stories, and... Read More
12 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Cllr Calls for New Public Park in the City Centre Social Democrats Cllr and general election candidate Pádraig Rice has called on Cork City Council to explore the possibility of creating a new public park on Sullivan’s Quay on the site of the old Fás and Tax... Read More
11 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tickets are on sale now https://www.quietlights.net/ As the hush of autumn falls, Islander announce the 5th iteration of their winter festival, Quiet Lights, taking place in venues across Cork City, from the 21st-24th November 2024. Quiet Lights is an exciting and well-loved winter festival with a big heart,... Read More
10 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie West Cork Attraction Looking for People with the Jingle Bell Factor Smugglers Cove, West Cork’s most popular family entertainment destination, is hosting a special casting call for its brand-new festive experience, Jingle Bell Junction. The auditions will take place on October 12th at the Celtic Ross Hotel from... Read More
10 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie One of Cork’s favourite coffee spots, Some Dose, has added a third location to its increasingly popular brand with the opening of a new café in the foyer of Cork Opera House. The new location, overlooking Emmet Place and the River Lee, adds a vibrant city-centre café to... Read More
9 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Navigating the world of betting markets in Ireland can feel like entering a bustling marketplace where choices abound. With a rich tradition of sports and racing, Ireland offers a vibrant array of betting opportunities. But how do we choose the right markets to ensure success? It’s not... Read More
7 October 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie East Cork News Jack and Jill Charity Boutique in Youghal is ‘screaming’ out for Spooktacular Donations of Pre-loved Halloween Costumes and Décor! From tiny pumpkins to gruesome ghouls, the array of Halloween costumes on offer has never been better. Long gone are the days of bin bags and... Read More
4 October 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin TD has attended the launch of the ‘Gradam Dúchais – Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Intangible Cultural Heritage Award’ at the Camogie Grounds, Castle Road, Blackrock, Cork, T12 E9XF. The Tánaiste launcheed new Cultural Heritage Award in honour of... Read More
4 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie HSE Cork Kerry Community Healthcare proudly launches ‘Together at the Hall’, a free mental health and wellbeing community event, coming to Atkins Hall, Dunmanway from 4-6 October. As part of the month-long West Cork Feel Good Festival, ‘Together at the Hall’ will feature an exciting series of events... Read More
4 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The monthly Sept Prize Bond Star Prize of €500,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number IT218290 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2008. The weekly prize of €50,000 goes to Prize Bond number AMA600743 held in County Galway. The bond was purchased in 2018.... Read More
3 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Christopher O’Sullivan has welcomed more than €175,000 in funding for walking trails in Co Cork. The Government has announced a total of €1 million in investment in 517 outdoor walking trails across the country. In Cork, 21 trail management organisations are... Read More
2 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The five-star Castlemartyr Resort in East Cork has been awarded a One Michelin Key distinction at the Michelin Guide Great Britian & Ireland awards ceremony of October 1st, 2024. One of only 14 properties in Ireland and just 72 properties in Ireland and the UK to receive the... Read More