25 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Crypto has been gaining acceptance as a means of making a payment. Retailers are starting to accept crypto as a form of legal tender. Bitcoin and other crypto have been around long enough that they barely need an introduction to what it is or an explanation of... Read More
22 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Flowers? Chocolates? Dinner for two? Why choose when you can combine a thoughtful gift and a romantic meal, all-in-one. A delicious Beef Wellington handmade with love by James Whelan Butchers makes the perfect Valentine’s meal for two. Prime, Irish Beef in herb and mushroom duxelles all wrapped in... Read More
21 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie The Port of Cork Company (PoCC) looks forward to welcoming the return of cruise ships this spring, as it announces its Cruise Liner Schedule for 2023. Anticipating a strong year, PoCC sees bookings return to pre-pandemic levels, with 113 vessels expected in 2023, compared to 100 vessels in... Read More
21 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council and Uillinn: West Cork Arts Centre are delighted to announce two partnership residencies for 2023, taking place in April and May. Toma McCullim has been awarded the Cork County Council / Uillinn Artist Residency for 2023. Taking place from 4 April to 1 May, this residency... Read More
19 January 2023 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie To boost conservation efforts, anglers who wish to catch and keep wild salmon from the Lower River Lee in Cork this year, are being advised by Inland Fisheries Ireland that ‘brown tag’ regulations are coming into force from Wednesday, February 1st 2023. The measures are included in the... Read More
19 January 2023 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Funds raised from Car Draw will go directly to people in need in Cork/ Kerry St Vincent De Paul South-West has thanked the public for its “immense” support of their Annual Car Draw Appeal as they confirmed that €248,000 was raised from the 2022 Car Draw Appeal. The... Read More
19 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Winter in Ireland can definitely put a downer on dating. Rain, sleet, and snow can turn even the most perfectly preened princess into a bedraggled and soggy sight, whilst the darker evenings can make many of us just want to stay on the sofa and watch First... Read More
19 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Watching sports is fun, but it is even made better when you bet and win prizes. Before, punters just placed bets on land-based bookmakers. However, it is with the help of technology that there are now several online sports betting sites available. If you are running a sports... Read More
18 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Win at Ceol An Geimhridh Claire Bradley of Comhaltas na Dúglaise won first place in the Wind Section Under 11 at Ceol an Geimhridh in Macroom last Sunday. Well done Claire. Music and singing classes resumed at Gaelscoil na Dúglaise last Wednesday. Céili Dancing Classes Comhaltas na Dúglaise... Read More
18 January 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment High Rollers VS Low Rollers: Term Explanations If you’re looking to gamble like the 1%, then being a high roller is for you. Gambling operators extend unbelievable benefits to their most esteemed clientele — the high rollers. Welcome gifts, complimentary services, and exclusive access are only some... Read More
16 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI), the statutory body responsible for the regulation and management of the practise of veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing in the state, welcomed 302 new vets and 139 new veterinary nurses to its register in 2022. The VCI believes the addition of these... Read More
16 January 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Piece of Heritage on Cork’s Main Street to receive TLC from City Hall Cork City Council has commissioned Stokes Clock and Watches to carry out repair works to restore the St. Patrick’s Street (aka Pana) landmark Mangan’s Clock to working order by refurbishing the clock hands, repairing and... Read More