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
26 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There are over 20,000 active cryptocurrencies, with new ones emerging daily. The total value of cryptocurrency peaked at $2.9 trillion by the end of 2021 but dropped to $970 million by June 2022 due to a market downturn starting in April 2022. Cybercriminals exploit cryptocurrency trading to launder... Read More
25 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is inviting applications from community and voluntary groups for funding under the new Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) and Women’s Groups Fund 2024. Funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, the €254,559 LEP capital only fund will help groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with... Read More
22 February 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie National Heritage Week 2024 will take place this year from 17th-25th August and will celebrate the theme of Connections, Routes and Networks. During National Heritage Week 2024 taking place from 17th – 25th August, we are encouraging you to explore the physical, cultural and natural connections in your... Read More
21 February 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Classic Wardrobe Essentials Every Woman Should Own In the ever-changing world of fashion, trends come and go, but there are certain wardrobe staples that stand the test of time. From versatile skirts to tailored blazers, these timeless pieces form the foundation of a classic and sophisticated wardrobe. Here’s... Read More