top of page 22 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie High-speed connectivity on the way as almost 4,000 Cork homes, farms and businesses near the Kanturk area see build works commence National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) have announced... Read More
top of page 20 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the archives: There’s one thing about us in Cork. We have a beautiful accent. Back in 1972 Cork actor James N Healy looked at the history of Cork accents through the ages in an episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ broadcast on 21 October 1972.... Read More
top of page 20 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork actor 10/1 to win Academy Award The Academy Awards are still over six months away, but Cork actor Cillian Murphy is already the name being tipped to win best Oscar for his stunning performance as ‘father of the atomic bomb’ J Robert Oppenheimer in... Read More
top of page 20 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Sprawling around the banks of the River Lee, Cork is Ireland’s second-largest city and one of its must-visit destinations. It has a youthful, cosmopolitan atmosphere thanks to its historic university, with fascinating museums, great restaurants and a lively nightlife scene. Add to that, Cork... Read More
top of page 19 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ten Years Of A Good Tipple With Graham Norton Graham Norton and Invivo are celebrating ten years of a partnership that has produced an award winning wine and spirits range. With more than 15 million bottles of Graham Norton wine sold over the past ten... Read More
top of page 18 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The popularity of cryptocurrency has presented many people with incredible ways of earning money and having fun. However, some are unsure whether crypto is safe for day-to-day transactions. The good news is that cryptocurrencies are safe, and there are diverse ways to put something in... Read More
top of page 17 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Craft & Design to announce line-up of events for throughout August at opening Craft Fair in Cork’s Marina Market Cork Craft & Design, Ireland’s largest social enterprise for Craftmakers has announced the launch of Cork Craft Month 2023, opening with a fantastic Craft Fair... Read More
top of page 17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Launch of the 2023 Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships take place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh The Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships will officially commence over the coming weeks with a programme of exciting games taking place throughout the county. Fans can expect... Read More
top of page 17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Graham Norton surprises Cork’s 96FM listeners as the first special guest on the radio station’s new morning show ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM’ launched on air today and is now live every weekday from 6am to 9am Graham chats to Lorraine... Read More
top of page 14 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Spike Island Literary Festival returns to former prison with a thrilling line-up of crime-writers. The Spike Island Literary Festival is set to make a return from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 August, following the resounding success of its inaugural event in 2022. Dedicated to... Read More
top of page 13 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie It’s a family affair at Elbow Lane Restaurant in Cork as brothers Harrison and Ronan Sharpe take the top jobs at this iconic Cork eaterie. Cork’s iconic Smokehouse and Brewery is moving to celebrate its 10th Anniversary next year. Ronan (age 28) who is now the... Read More
top of page 13 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Renowned Irish singer and musician plays the unique venue in July Seán Keane, one of the country’s most well loved singers, will take to the stage at Ballymaloe Grainstore on July 27th for what promises to be a memorable evening. It’s the fifth time the... Read More