17 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sub Zero Weather Carrigaline experienced sub-zero weather this week with -5 degrees recorded on Tuesday morning. All the main roads were salted and gritted and traffic flowed freely. Work on the land is at a standstill, most livestock are indoors with silage and winter feed in plentiful supply. Men’s Shed... Read More
16 January 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Trigon Hotels has launched a January Room Sale at its two hotels – the Cork International Hotel and The Metropole Hotel in Cork city. Customers can avail of up to 15% off Advance Purchase bookings at both hotels until January 31st, 2024. The discounts are on stays throughout... Read More
16 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Numbers form the foundation of life. Specifically, we can explain many of the physical processes around us through mathematical equations. However, it’s not just in physics where numbers are important. We attach significance to numbers in all manner of situations and settings. In fact, there are disciplines... Read More
15 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Ocean acidification is being brought on by the atmosphere’s increasing carbon dioxide content. That is a process that poses a major threat to marine life and the entire oceanic ecosystem. Beyond that, it poses a significant danger to the health of our planet, Earth. Understanding Ocean Acidification As... Read More
14 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online casinos offer a convenient and entertaining platform for individuals to try their luck at various games of chance. In Ireland, the popularity of online gambling has been on the rise, bringing with it the need for a responsible gaming approach. Responsible gaming emphasizes the importance of... Read More
13 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie A good night’s sleep is essential for our overall well-being, and one way to enhance the comfort of our sleep experience is by incorporating mattress toppers into our bed set-up. A mattress topper is a layer of padding that rests on top of the mattress, adding extra softness,... Read More
12 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Everyman’s Artistic Director, Sophie Motley, is stepping down from her role as her term comes to an end. She will be returning to a freelance career as a theatre and opera director, dramaturg, and arts consultant. In the last three years, Sophie has worked with the team... Read More
9 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn, has proudly launched the eagerly awaited publication, ‘The Natural Heritage of County Cork’, which takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of the county’s natural heritage wonders. Speaking at the launch, Mayor O’Flynn said “This... Read More
6 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Library Head Quarter Gallery is excited to present ‘The Books We Haven’t Read’ a solo exhibition by Elize de Beer. The exhibition, which includes a series of screenprints, a large-scale paper tapestry and artist’s books, presents the idea that there is more power to the... Read More
30 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel is inviting women from across Cork to celebrate Women’s Little Christmas in the heart of the Victorian Quarter. The hotel, which is located on MacCurtain St, is hosting a luncheon and fashion showcase in aid of Marymount Hospice and Hospital on Saturday, January 6th 2024.... Read More
29 December 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Barnardos children’s charity is calling on the Cork public to donate any unwanted Christmas gifts to their shops. Whether it’s a jumper a size too small, perfume you already have or a book you already read, it can be donated to one of Barnardos shops and will be greatly... Read More
27 December 2023 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Visit the heart and soul of Irish whiskey at Midleton Distillery Experience in Co. Cork this festive season; the place seven of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys call home . Midleton Distillery Experience brings you beyond process and taste and takes you to the very... Read More