15 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The team at Blas na hÉireann ( irishfoodawards.com ) have been working tirelessly since March to ensure that Blas 2020 goes ahead, maintaining their commitment to celebrating the very best in Irish food and drink. Chairperson, Artie Clifford feels that now, more than ever it is essential to […]
15 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Wedding jewellery etiquette can be hard to get your head around. There are just so many rules around what to wear, and what not to wear! Fortunately, any good jewellery shop online will be able to help you narrow things down. This article will give you tips. 1. […]
14 September 2020 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Following a very busy 2020 bathing season, Cork County Council‘s Beach Lifeguard Service lowered their flags on Sunday, 13th September and have extended their gratitude to the people of Cork and visitors to the coast for their continued cooperation. The lifeguard’s role is to ensure that the public […]
12 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tearmann is an insightful documentary film featuring new and innovative work from various Gaeltacht artists. The film explores how the landscape, local customs and indeed the Gaeltacht communities themselves continue to influence a new generation of artists. Featured in the film are Cathal Mac Fhionnghaile, Siobhán Ní Dhuinnín, […]
12 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork City Council and its Local Enterprise Office have set up a fund to support businesses who availed of outdoor seating licences as the winter approaches. With the support of the National Transport Authority (NTA), an Outdoor Seating Area Weatherproofing Fund will help traders with the investment required […]
11 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers, makers of some of the world’s most enjoyed whiskeys, has joined forces with Eight Degrees Brewing for a unique edition of the beloved Jameson Crested. Launching this month, Jameson Crested Finished in Black Ball Metric Stout Barrels is the next step in an exciting collaboration between […]
10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Specially designed jars of relish by Fatti Burke offer 30% extra free as thank you for customers for 30 years of support One of Ireland’s most celebrated brands, Ballymaloe Foods is celebrating 30 years in business this month. The company is planning a month of celebrations to thank […]
10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has welcomed confirmation of support packages of €6m for live performances and the music industry. Deputy Moynihan said, “Unlike some industries which have returned following the reopening of society as we live with the coronavirus – live music performances […]
10 September 2020 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Do you feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Join Carrigaline Toastmasters for three meetings over 35 days. 35 days are just about the right amount of time to try out a new hobby! Carrigaline Toastmasters is a public speaking club. We are home to many award-winning speakers […]
9 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Council owns Mallow Castle, which has the potential to be an impressive stately home attracting visitors, but meanwhile, it has won an award for a forest on site Cork County Council has received a Special Commendation Award in the 2020 RDS Community Woodlands Awards, part of […]
8 September 2020 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork based, internationally renowned Australian artist, John Kelly, spent 45 days in Hospital and many more months in and out, two years ago. That he is alive today is thanks to the astonishing professionalism of the West Cork First Responders Unit and Cork University Hospital (CUH). To […]
7 September 2020 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork International Film Festival Director and CEO Fiona Clark, and Cork Jazz Festival Founder Jim Mountjoy, have been named as the ‘Cork Persons of the Month’. Their names also progress forward for possible selection as Cork Persons’ of the Year, that overall ceremony will take place in early […]