30 January 2024 By David Lynch david@TheCork.ie Turners Cross store brings to 305 the number of staff employed in Ireland Maxi Zoo has opened its 30th store in Ireland, at Turners Cross, Cork. There was a weekend of celebrations in-store on January 27th and 28th, to mark the significant milestone in the company’s continued expansion... Read More
30 January 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Celebrating the best of the Irish wedding industry, popular wedding venue platform SaveMyDay.ie are delighted to announce the deserving winners of the annual SaveMyDay.ie Irish Wedding Venue Awards. The SaveMyDay.ie awards showcase and celebrate the best wedding venues across the country available for wedding receptions, ceremonies and parties... Read More
27 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie March offers unique wine and gastro experience Ballymaloe House Hotel is opening its historic cave wine cellar deep in the foundations of the house for one weekend in March for a two-night tasting journey. The wine tasting event, which takes place over two nights from Friday March 1st,... Read More
26 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual Cork Person of the Year Awards 2023 took place today with The Frank & Walters Band being crowned as the Cork Persons of the Year. This esteemed recognition acknowledges the band’s profound impact on Cork’s cultural tapestry and the arts over an illustrious 30-year plus career.... Read More
26 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Local and National Heroes To Be Celebrated At The Cork Person Of The Year Gala Awards Lunch Today the Cork Person(s) of the Year for 2023 will be announced at the 31st Gala Awards Lunch at the Metropole Hotel, Cork City. In addition to the announcement of the... Read More
26 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie In the US, gambling establishments that are owned by Native American tribes with official federal recognition and that operate on reservations or other tribal territory are referred to as “Indian gaming.” Indian gaming comprises a spectrum of commercial activities, from large casino facilities with slots and Las Vegas-style... Read More
24 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment In the living room, comfort is as fundamental as the design and practicality of the furniture. This is reflected in the popularity of homes with a cocooning feel. Fleece textures, velvety touches, and materials all come together to turn the living room into a real bubble of... Read More
23 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Image Credit: Yves Alarie from Unsplash. The Irish business scene is booming, and more and more companies are being established across the country. Cork is no different, which leads to a wealth of competition across various industries. That competition often makes it difficult for newer companies. When you’re... Read More
22 January 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork City Libraries’ has announced the Cork One City, One Book for 2024 as ‘Once was a Boy’ by Theo Dorgan, published by Dedalus press. With support from the Creative Ireland Programme, books by Frank O’Connor, Billy O’Callaghan, Yiyun Li, Catherine Kirwan, Tadhg Coakley, Danielle McLaughlin, Cónal Creedon... Read More
22 January 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Gaelic Athletic Association plays an important part in Irish culture and society. Their goal is to manage, promote and preserve indigenous Gaelic sports and games. The organization first formed in 1884, and for the past 139 years has been doing a fine job of it. As... Read More
19 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A recent report commissioned by The Youghal Medieval Festival Committee and undertaken by Real Insights has revealed that Youghal Medieval Festival provides an economic spin off to the value of €863,000 to the town of Youghal. Key metrics from the report also revealed that 98% percent of attendees... Read More
18 January 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Films Shown on Thursday Nights in Cork College of FET, Douglas Street Campus CORK CINE CLUB returns with its 25th Season of bringing the best of independent international cinema to Cork audiences. The new season runs from 25 January until 18 April, showing films from France, Romania, Poland, Spain,... Read More