5 October 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland in San Francisco – together with Visit Cork and six Cork tourism operators – recently hosted a Cork showcase event in San Francisco. Sixty (60) leading travel trade and media contacts from the San Francisco Bay Area were in attendance and heard all about the many... Read More
5 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online gambling has seen significant growth in popularity across the globe, and Ireland is no exception. The Emerald Isle has a thriving online gambling scene, with various forms of wagering captivating Irish players. Here, we explore the forms of online gambling that are particularly popular in Ireland.... Read More
3 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Arts Council is thrilled to acknowledge the resounding success of this year’s Culture Night, which was held on Friday 22nd September. The event captivated and united hundreds of thousands citizens through an extraordinary celebration of art, culture, and creativity. With a diverse range of cultural activities, performances,... Read More
3 October 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The metaverse is a persistent virtual space, a real digital world in which people can interact with each other, as well as with surrounding objects via their avatars. The concept of metaverses is far from new. The term was first used by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson... Read More
2 October 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Art Source Cork 2023 is rapidly approaching, and it promises to be an extraordinary showcase of artistic talent. This year, Ireland’s premier art fair is shining a spotlight on a whole host of remarkable Cork-based artists, as well as featuring many of Ireland’s best contemporary artists and galleries.... Read More
30 September 2023 By Mary Bermingham elaine@TheCork.ie Representatives of six Belgian and Dutch tour operators have been exploring Cork city and county this week – as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland. The aim of the visit is to familiarise the travel professionals with Cork and our superb tourism offering, so that when they return... Read More
29 September 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish Distillers has today announced the opening of its redeveloped Irish whiskey experience in Midleton, Co. Cork. The rebranded ‘Midleton Distillery Experience’ was officially opened by Tánaiste, Micheál Martin. The visitor centre has undergone an extensive multi-million-euro redevelopment, and has been transformed into a new world-class, multi-sensory Irish... Read More
28 September 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A sub-committee of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is currently working on the republication of the 1998 “Battle of the Big Cross” journal published 25 years ago as part of the bicentenary commemoration of the battle which occurred on 19th June 1798. As well as re-publishing the journal there will... Read More
27 September 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Kinsale Entertainment Meeran Manzoor of Rare at Blue Haven restaurant in Kinsale and sommelier Julie Dupouy will host a very special evening of exquisitely paired food to the champagnes of Moët & Chandon. On Friday, 13th of October guests of Rare Restaurant in Kinsale will experience an exclusive... Read More
26 September 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online gambling has emerged as a dynamic and transformative new trend in gaming. Its popularity and availability carry a great impact not only on individuals but also on national economies. For example, it is evident that the online gambling industry plays a pivotal role in shaping Ireland’s... Read More
25 September 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Football club works with local business and Cork City fans to improve customer experience Cork City FC has launched a new website which offers visitors a more streamlined service with easier access to fixtures, results and the online shop. The new website is part of a series of... Read More