13 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland in Britain unveils ‘Shameless Plugs’ campaign to showcase Cork businesses. Tourism Ireland in Great Britain has launched a new iteration of its ‘Fill your heart with Ireland’ campaign called ‘Shameless Plugs’. The campaign involves local business owners fronting short videos and shamelessly plugging their own business... Read More
12 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The emergence of online casinos has brought about a revolution in the modern entertainment industry. Since their inception in the mid-1990s, they have rapidly gained popularity worldwide. What sets them apart is their remarkable adaptability and ability to connect with various aspects of today’s world. By incorporating... Read More
8 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Grainstore, a versatile venue in East Cork known for weddings, festivals, arts and culture, is also a space for community activities catering for a wide range of interests and ages. Its team is now encouraging more facilitators to use the premises, along with inviting people to join... Read More
7 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Where: Tesla Centre, Unit A2, Fota Junction Retail Park, Carrigtoohil, Co Cork, T45 Y973 When: Saturday 9th of September What: Tesla will be hosting their official opening of the brand new Tesla Centre – Cork from 10am to 5pm with a range of activities from free popcorn and... Read More
5 September 2023 By Bryan McCarthy Bryan@TheCork.ie After marking its 20th birthday this summer, regional radio station Beat 102-103 is motoring into a new decade with a brand-new product offering. This is the first time a regional, youth music radio station in Ireland has invested in an Outside Broadcast Unit. Up to now, promotional, outdoor,... Read More
4 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy has put a call-out to Cork GAA clubs to have their Decade of Centenaries commemorative jerseys featured in the upcoming Cork Commemorative Jersey exhibition. The exhibition, which will commence in late September at the Public Museum in Fitzgerald’s Park, features... Read More
29 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The official Cannonball route for 2023 will include Dublin, Cavan, Ballina, Salthill, Limerick, Cork and Kilkenny 190 supercars, free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads, €1.5 million raised for Irish charities and the awesome sight of over 200,000 excited spectators coast to coast waving chequered... Read More
28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Maureen Forrest of the HOPE Foundation has been named Cork Person of the Month. Maureen recently stepped back after 24 years from day to day Hope operations, but continues to work with the organisation as Founding President. Maureen is best known for establishing the HOPE Foundation in 1999.... Read More
28 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The 2023 Cork Mind Body Experience returns to the Cork City Hall on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd of September. Doors open from 10 am to 7 pm Saturday & Sunday. This free admission event includes 101 exhibitors and 78 complimentary talks & workshops, yoga & meditation classes. It promises... Read More
26 August 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie This week’s Prize Bond ‘Star Prize’ of €50,000 goes to lucky Prize Bond number AIA633395 held in County Cork. The lucky bond was purchased in 2017. There were over 4812 prizes awarded in this week’s Prize Bond Draw, amounting to €304,550. In addition to a €250,000 prize awarded... Read More
26 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Quiet Lights festival, which takes place in Cork City every November, have announced that they are taking a break for 2023. In place of their usual festival, they will instead team up with Sounds from a Safe Harbour (7th – 10th September) to present several special shows: In... Read More
26 August 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind Open Day “Join us in our Training Centre on Model Farm Road for our Open Day on Saturday 26th August at 12pm – 4pm.” There will be tours of our facilities, grooming demonstrations, and Guide and Assistance Dog demonstrations. Entry to the Open... Read More