22 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork, a city woven with a rich history, architectural marvels, and a vibrant modern beat, has a story that resonates beyond its physical boundaries. In the heart of this Irish gem, an artistic movement thrived, capturing Cork’s essence not in words, but through the vivid and imaginative language... Read More
21 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Presents ’Small Things Like These’, a group exhibition including almost 100 small works by 85 artists. Cork County Council’s LHQ Gallery is excited to present a group exhibition titled ‘Small Things Like These’ aptly named after a novel by Claire Keegan, which is set in... Read More
20 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place Christmas Markets will take place, on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th of December. Start your Christmas shopping and be sure to support local! There will also be an Antiquarian book market on December 2nd. Nano Nagle Place will have family-friendly activities for kids, and... Read More
19 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: December 18 – 19 Where: Cork Opera House, Emmet Place, Cork The annual Cork Opera House Christmas Concert returns this December for two nights featuring an exciting line-up of amazing vocalists, including Cork Opera House Jazz artist in residence, Laoise Leahy, alongside the Cara O Sullivan Associate... Read More
19 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In a world where digital interactions are becoming increasingly prevalent, it’s no surprise that the boundaries between real and virtual economies are blurring. Gaming tokens have emerged as a pivotal force in bridging this gap, facilitating the exchange of value between gaming ecosystems and the broader digital world.... Read More
18 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie All details of the day that are advertised on the poster are contained within the event text. On Sunday 19th Nov the Midleton Christmas Lights Committee will be hosting an official turning on ceremony. Sensory Santa form 10:00am-12:00pm (Free) Santa’s Grotto from 12:30pm to 3:00pm (Free) Pirate Pete... Read More
18 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie MACE has once again teamed up with our Brand Ambassador Johnny Sexton to offer people in Cork the opportunity to share in a prize-fund of €10,000 in a community initiative, whereby the public nominate their Unsung Hero in one of five specially selected categories. We are looking for... Read More
17 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This week’s Prize Bond Star Prize of €50,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number AKH 865677 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2018. There were over 9,423 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to over €783,650. In addition to a €500,000... Read More
16 November 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Unsplash Nine months in and ranking second from the bottom out of ten teams—Cork City FC certainly had a poor season this time around, which will directly affect their future matches and league performance. The team’s current form is far from ideal. Of course, the team has some... Read More
14 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A significant new artwork bought for the National Collection by Crawford Art Gallery “The Window” was painted by Seán Keating in 1924 and it has been acquired by Crawford Art Gallery at auction from a private seller with support from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport... Read More
12 November 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Charity, SERVE marked its 20th anniversary this weekend in Cork. Volunteers from across the island joined for an evening of nostalgia. Gerry O’Connor, chairperson of SERVE explains, “SERVE was founded in 2003 by a group of eleven young adults from Ireland who worked in the Philippines with... Read More
12 November 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year’s Concert will showcase a journey from opera through operetta to musical theatre. Featuring soloists Majella Cullagh, Karen Underwood, Simon Morgan and Christiana Underwood, as well as the Cork Concert Orchestra, Joan Denise Moriarty School of Dance, Douglas ICA Choir, Carrigaline Singers, the Ukrainian Kalyna Choir, and... Read More