18 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Nano Nagle Place is celebrating International Museum Day 2024 by welcoming the Cork community to explore its award-winning museum for free. Visitors are invited to discover the inspiring history of Nano Nagle and her enduring legacy at Nano Nagle Place. In addition, Madrigal ’75, a diverse vocal ensemble founded by university students... Read More
14 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork County Council Seeks Stories and Photographs for Retail Heritage Publication A new book is set to be published by Cork County Council this year highlighting the county’s incredible history of retail heritage. The publication will explore the earliest signs of trade many thousands of years ago to... Read More
12 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Cork City will host a series of “Open Streets” events in the city centre this summer, Members of the public are encouraged to come to town on these days without their car, either by walking, cycling or using public transport to enjoy the some of the city’s streets... Read More
11 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie YE VAGABONDS Thursday 13 June, 8pm Ballymaloe Grainstore Shanagarry, Co. Cork 2022 RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards – Best Album 2021 RTÉ Radio One Folk Awards – Best Traditional Track, Best Folk Group Ye Vagabonds are brothers Brían and Diarmuid Mac Gloinn. They bring their tight harmonies and multi-instrumental... Read More
10 May 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie When recalling the 1998/99 Champions League, there’s no doubt a mix of joy and sadness on the part of Roy Keane. Cork’s most famous footballing son was instrumental in Manchester United’s famous treble-winning campaign – which was headlined by victory in the Champions League. But after captaining his... Read More
7 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie William O’Brien and Tony O’Donovan Named Cork Persons of the Month for April Tony O’Donovan and William O’Brien have been jointly named Cork Persons of the Month for April. Their unwavering dedication to empowering people with disabilities and enhancing the lives of children with additional needs has earned... Read More
7 May 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment It’s no surprise that Ireland’s second biggest city is not just a great place to live. It also proves to be a big draw for tourists who want to explore this particular corner of the Country. There are many attractions waiting for them ranging from the famous... Read More
5 May 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Interactive visual arts, craft and design festival STAMP returns to Cork city on 16-18 May for its third year. The programme includes the popular STAMP market and hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and exhibitions at the Triskel Arts Centre. Organised by benchspace, Cork Craft & Design, Sample-Studios and Shandon Art Studios,... Read More
3 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie First Female Admiral of Royal Cork Yacht Club, former Minister Simon Coveney, and key partners launch an action-packed programme for Volvo Cork Week 2024, which will welcome 10,000 sailors and attendees to Crosshaven and beyond. Volvo Cork Week, one of the most anticipated events on the global sailing... Read More
2 May 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Entertainment New Year’s Eve 1979. Two strangers are thrown together at Inish Dúbh Lighthouse: Christy the Keeper, shining a ceaseless vigil for all at sea, and the young woman who does not want to be saved. Both have plans for the evening. Both seem to want the same... Read More
2 May 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Race organisers have advised that they have already reached 70% capacity for the 2024 Cork City Marathon and all three races are likely to sell out before the closing date on May 26th. The countdown to the highly anticipated Cork City Marathon 2024 on June 2nd is well... Read More
30 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment To mark the arrival of Bealtaine, the first days of summer as celebrated by our Celtic ancestors, the village of Killeagh in East Cork is hosting a very special May Sunday Festival this year. Running from 3rd to 6th of May, the May Sunday Festival comprises a... Read More