28 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy, has opened a Book of Condolences for singer, writer and activist Sinéad O’Connor in City Hall today The Lord Mayor said: “On behalf of the people of Cork, I extend my sincere condolences to Sinéad’s family and friends. Not only... Read More
27 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Oriel House Hotel Launch partnership for Sustainable Cork Sightseeing Oriel House Hotel has hailed the rollout of eBee Bike scheme in Ballincollig, Cork with hotel guests praising the electric bike service for enriching their overall visitor experience. The scheme was launched in Cork in April with 50 electric... Read More
26 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie From the archives: There was a time when a man sold newspapers to pedestrians outside the Colosseum at the end of McCurtain Street. As traffic grew the Newsvendor started selling to cars. Check out this video from 1969. Newspaper seller John Kelleher (who passed away in 2019, aged... Read More
26 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Introduction G’day, fellow Kiwis! In the fast-paced world of the 21st century, the way we entertain ourselves has undergone a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when we had to dress up and travel to a physical casino for a night of fun and games. Enter the era... Read More
25 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie IndieCork Film Festival will celebrate its 11th event this year and is set to hit the big screen again at The Gate Cinema. This promises to be another significant year for the festival, now the biggest celebration of independent filmmaking in Ireland. IndieCork has announced that in 2023,... Read More
23 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Three Ireland expands 5G and 4G accessibility in Co. Cork following ongoing investment in network Three, Ireland’s largest mobile telecommunications provider, and Cellnex, Ireland’s largest independent infrastructure provider have partnered to deliver 5G and 4G coverage to Tullylease, Co. Cork, transforming connectivity capabilities for consumers and businesses in... Read More
22 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie High-speed connectivity on the way as almost 4,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses near the Kanturk area see build works commence National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) have announced that construction has... Read More
20 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the archives: There’s one thing about us in Cork. We have a beautiful accent. Back in 1972 Cork actor James N Healy looked at the history of Cork accents through the ages in an episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ broadcast on 21 October 1972. Cork man James... Read More
20 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork actor 10/1 to win Academy Award The Academy Awards are still over six months away, but Cork actor Cillian Murphy is already the name being tipped to win best Oscar for his stunning performance as ‘father of the atomic bomb’ J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s critically... Read More
20 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Sprawling around the banks of the River Lee, Cork is Ireland’s second-largest city and one of its must-visit destinations. It has a youthful, cosmopolitan atmosphere thanks to its historic university, with fascinating museums, great restaurants and a lively nightlife scene. Add to that, Cork lies on the... Read More
19 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ten Years Of A Good Tipple With Graham Norton Graham Norton and Invivo are celebrating ten years of a partnership that has produced an award winning wine and spirits range. With more than 15 million bottles of Graham Norton wine sold over the past ten years and 153... Read More
18 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The popularity of cryptocurrency has presented many people with incredible ways of earning money and having fun. However, some are unsure whether crypto is safe for day-to-day transactions. The good news is that cryptocurrencies are safe, and there are diverse ways to put something in your wallet. You... Read More