7 March 2024 By Mary Bermimgham mary@TheCork.ie Drinagh Co-Op’s EUROSPAR Skibbereen recently announced that the Cork & Ross Pilgrimages were to benefit from a €1,000 presentation from the local community retailer, after they were unveiled as one of the winners of EUROSPAR’s nationwide ‘Let’s Celebrate Community’ campaign. The Cork & Ross Pilgrimages Group, who have... Read More
6 March 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Centre Stage School, Mallow celebrated its 20th birthday last weekend with a show entitled “20 Years On” at Cork Opera House. The performance brought together past pupils and teachers along with current students to perform pieces from each of the school’s productions over the past 20 years. Centre... Read More
6 March 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Valentine’s Day is always the perfect time to express your love and appreciation for the special woman in your life. If you’re searching for a gift that goes beyond the ordinary, we’ve curated a list of six thoughtful Valentine’s gifts that are sure to capture her heart.... Read More
4 March 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie RedFM confirm an additional three years as title sponsor as the Cork Club Hurling Leagues commence Cork Chairperson, Pat Horgan was joined by Gráinne Murnane, Sales Director at Red FM, at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh recently to mark the commencement of this year’s Red FM Club Hurling Leagues.... Read More
1 March 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Hats, Bubbles & Afternoon Tea at the Glasshouse, Montenotte Hotel for a Great Cause A novel fundraiser for Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place at the Glasshouse, The Montenotte Hotel on Thursday 14 March from 4pm to 6pm. All you need is a hat and a... Read More
29 February 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Easter 2024 at Castlemartyr Resort is a busy season, with a calendar of activity for guests young and old to enjoy as they embrace the best of the Easter and spring on this beautiful heritage resort, nestled in scenic East Cork. There are gifts for Mother’s Day, spring... Read More
29 February 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Clonakilty Park Hotel West Cork Rally is only a couple of weeks away but entries have already topped the 200 mark (inclusive of all categories) and its shaping up to be an extremely competitive event. Josh Moffett & Andy Hayes (Citroen C3) have won the rally for... Read More
29 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the US alone, the service sector contributes roughly $19.5 trillion ($25.3 trillion GDP) to the economy, based on 2023 data. The number of players is growing, and WordPress offers one of the most affordable tools to support service businesses. Among the top-reviewed and selected choices, the MotoPress... Read More
28 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie 128 Artists and arts organisations are set to receive funding of over €166,000 from Cork County Council through its 2024 Arts Grants Scheme. Considering the scheme at their meeting on Monday February 12th Councillors noted that there has been a sharp rise in applications to the Arts Grants... Read More
27 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Cork International Choral Festival, which was previously part of An Tóstal, was founded in the mid-20th century. An Tóstal was a national festival that began in 1952 and featured several cultural activities that aimed to encourage tourists to visit Ireland. Over the years, the Cork International Choral... Read More
26 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Olann Kelleher is Cork Person of the Month for February for his outstanding service to the legal profession, both as a solicitor and as a recently retired District Court Judge, along with his contributions to sport. Olann’s journey from a solicitor to a much-respected District Court Judge distinguishes... Read More
26 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Poker is a big deal in Ireland. We don’t have specific details about how popular in monetary terms -it’s a grey area- but we can give it some context. The online casino industry in Ireland is expected to hit around €1.14bn by the end of 2024. The market could... Read More