22 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie House Arrest in Pink Stephen Hobbs 25 May – 23 June Opening: 25 May, 6pm, Studio 12, Backwater Artist Group. Artist Talk: 27 May, 4pm, Lavit Gallery – Vernacular Safari – Stephen Hobbs and Brian Mac Domhnaill in Conversation Hobbs’ installation House Arrest in Pink draws viewers into a pscyho-spatial translation of life... Read More
21 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a total of €93,309 in funding for 42 projects and initiatives under the 2023 County Cork Heritage and Commemorations Grant Schemes. Groups from each of Cork County’s eight municipal districts are set to benefit from this year’s funding. Cork County Council’s Heritage and... Read More
20 May 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie To Whom It Concerns…RTÉ today announced that Patrick Kielty is to take over as host of The Late Late Show from next season. Patrick from Dundrum, County Down becomes the fourth presenter of the iconic show for its 61st season next September. He began his stand-up career as... Read More
19 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Bantry Kupala Festival is back and celebrating its sixth year on the 24th of June. The much-loved midsummer multicultural festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with an exciting lineup of entertainment for audiences of all ages. This year, the festival promises to be... Read More
18 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ALDI’s Bandon Co. Cork “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers today following an extensive renovation project worth almost €1M which has seen the store interior completely refurbished. Featuring the new layout, the Bandon store now offers a wide selection of fresh food at the front... Read More
17 May 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie CARA Carrigaline Active Retirement Association took 30 members on a four day outing to Mullingar last week. They left Carrigaline on Tuesday morning and had stops in Cashel and Portlaoise on the way up before arriving at Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar where they stayed for 3 nights. On... Read More
17 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Montenotte Hotel has partnered with Cork-based water tour-operator Ocean Escapes to treat guests to a thrilling new adventure experience this summer. Guests of The Montenotte will be able to pair a two-night stay with an excursion upon the high-seas on one of Ocean Escape’s state-of-the-art RIBS along the picturesque Irish coastline from... Read More
16 May 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Harbour Festival returns this June with Cork’s largest celebration of maritime culture, heritage and harbour activities taking place across 10 days from Friday 2 to Sunday 11 June 2023. Highlighting Cork’s greatest natural amenities, Cork Harbour and the River Lee, the festival programme includes events around, in... Read More
15 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 650-seat Mac Curtain Street ‘Everman Theatre’ is a listed Victorian building dating back to 1897 The Everyman has announced its summer 2023 programme. The season’s highlight will be The Everyman’s production of The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams which runs from Wednesday, Augiust 2nd to Saturday, August... Read More
13 May 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The topic of achieving victory in slot games is a prevalent search subject in gambling. However, it’s important to note that there isn’t a proven strategy for substantial winnings, nor a method ensuring consistent victories in slots. That said, there are certain techniques that could potentially enhance... Read More
12 May 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie In West Cork… New 200-passenger Fast Ferry added to the Cape Clear Ferries fleet in its summer schedule Cape Clear Ferries has announced its summer schedule for West Cork, taking in Baltimore, Cape Clear Island, The Fastnet Rock and Schull. The announcement comes amid considerable excitement at the... Read More
11 May 2023, 2pm By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie OPW reopens a more accessible Doneraile Court with enhanced visitor attractions Significant conservation work at Doneraile Court is unveiled today, doubling the visitor experience at this architecturally important eighteenth-century house at the centre of one of Ireland’s most intact Georgian Estates. The development in North Cork is part of the Office of... Read More