3 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival has been hailed an outstanding success by organisers. The 8-day festival which concluded today attracted over 5,000 people to the opera, concerts and recitals – including ticketed and free events. Visitors engaged their senses as they basked in the summer sunshine with stunning... Read More
1 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Old Custom of “Dancing at the Crossroads” To Resume at Laharn Cross This Weekend The old tradition and historic custom of open air cross roads dancing will resume at Laharn Cross, Lombardstown, Mallow on this Sunday, 2nd June 2024. The return of traditional Irish music and dance is long awaited... Read More
30 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Coming to Carrigaline, Cork, on Saturday, June 1st. Organiser, Amna Walayat is thrilled to host the annual Basant Festival for a day of family fun and community spirit. Basant has a religious connection with Hinduism and famous event commemorates the arrival of spring with the colour yellow. The... Read More
29 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Brittany Ferries has announced the return of its highly anticipated ‘Summer Sea Safari’ package for voyagers on its Rosslare-Bilbao route, with a choice of four mini-cruise departures available. Departing on a Friday evening, the three-night round trip to Bilbao starts from just €279 per person. Offering passengers the... Read More
29 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The West Cork Chamber Music Festival is renowned for its innovative programming, presenting contemporary works alongside some of the most famous, well-loved, music in the repertoire and this year’s programme features world premieres by Roxana Panufnik and Sam Perkin as well as a three part co-commission by the... Read More
28 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie PepsiCo, a commercial partner of the UEFA Champions League, organised an unforgettable experience for their Cork employees and families, and their charity partners the Crann Centre, last Saturday. They had the rare opportunity to get up close and personal with the iconic Champions League trophy, just days before... Read More
28 May 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Have you ever caught a glimpse of yourself in the mirror and wondered, “When did I start looking this old?” Or maybe it’s not so much about age, but more about wanting a refreshed, vibrant look. Either way, you’re not alone. We all wish to hold on to... Read More
27 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival is ready to serve up a feast on Saturday 15 June 2024 West Cork’s hotly anticipated Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival is back on Saturday 15 June 2024 and promises to be another jam-packed, gastronomic weekend, set to impress the ultimate culinary... Read More
27 May 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As the world continues to shift towards more sustainable energy sources, homeowners and businesses across Ireland are installing solar panels in droves. The initial cost might seem expensive, but the many benefits that solar panels offer make them worth it in the long run. Installing solar panels in... Read More
25 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new book on the history of Bantry Library to coincide with the building’s 50th anniversary. Bantry Library first opened to the public in 1974 and is of considerable historical significance from a town and architectural perspective. ‘Bantry... Read More
24 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Everyman is proud to present the premiere of The Summer I Robbed The Bank as part of Cork Midsummer Festival – Sensational line up for the stage adaptation of David O’Doherty’s The Summer I Robbed a Bank Fair City’s Stephen O’Leary takes on the lead role of Rex,... Read More
24 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Multi-award-winning Co Cork-based ‘farm to fork’ producer, Macroom Buffalo, has launched two new premium products that epitomise sumptuous summer meals and will elevate your everyday dining experiences. Macroom Buffalo’s indulgent new range of Natural Buffalo Yogurts and Buffalo Burrata Cheese make adding a touch of luxury to leisurely... Read More