27 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Ferris Wheel and a smaller device called a ‘Carousel’ are back in Cork City for the Christmas season Transforming the skyline and offering unparalleled views of the surrounding area, the much-loved and iconic 32m Panoramic Wheel brings to Cork some very welcome festive cheer. Or, closer to... Read More
27 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork based Cope Foundation (Bonnington, Montonotee) is kindly asking the people of Cork to support the organisation’s virtual Christmas campaign and celebrate inclusion. The charity is hosting a special event on Cork’s Harley Street on Saturday 3rd December which is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The... Read More
26 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There are days when you might find it difficult to head out of bed and show up at the gym or go for a run, even if you exercise frequently. It’s normal, and sometimes you don’t have the energy to do so. But while there might be many... Read More
25 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The annual fair runs for two weekends with an array of Irish craft and design Over five thousand people enjoyed the festive and family-fun environment at the first weekend of this year’s Ballymaloe Craft Fair, which took place in The Grainstore at the stunning East Cork venue. Thousands... Read More
25 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Abtran, the Business Process Outsourcing company headquartered in Cork, will be supporting the RTÉ Late Late Toy Show Appeal tonight, marking the company’s third year helping out. The company’s staff at its Mahon HQ in Cork and in Sligo will be on phones accepting donations for children’s charities... Read More
23 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The campaign “Familiar Faces “ showcases some of Corks Homegrown favourites like Roy Keane (Irish football pundit, manager, and former professional player) and Fiona Shaw (Fiona Shaw CBE, Irish film and theatre actress, BAFTA, Olivier and Emmy Award winner.) As well as Cork faces National faces like Lady... Read More
22 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The 2022 World Cup is finally here, and for the first time, Qatar is hosting the Internationally recognized FIFA championship. As fans cheer on their teams, spectators conclude their travel plans to Qatar to witness the games firsthand. The fact that the games are taking place in the... Read More
19 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Christmas Lights Cork City lit up for Christmas 2022 on Thursday, as St Patrick’s Street came aglow for the Yuletide season. Along with Oliver Plunkett Street, Tuckey St, Grand parade and a number of city centre Christmas trees. In the coming days, almost 7 kilometres of energy-efficient LED... Read More
20 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In a ‘cool move’, Cool Running Events, the event management company behind Cork’s Alpine Skate Trail and Ice Rink, and Ice Skating Blanchardstown, is pleased to announce a move to environmentally friendly fuel, HVO, to power its rinks this festive season. HVO, or Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, is a... Read More
19 November 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Christmas officially begins in Mitchelstown Saturday, November 19 at 4:30pm-6pm. The town’s Christmas lights will be switched on at a family-friendly festive event full of Christmas cheer brought to you by ALDI Ireland and the Mitchelstown Business Association. Come along and see the magical ALDI Christmas truck, arrive... Read More
19 November 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Orchestral Society makes a welcome return with an exciting program for autumn/winter 2022. They are pleased to announce twelve spectacular shows taking place in venues across Cork city including a stunning pairing between Gavan Ring (Tenor) and Gary Beecher (Piano) on December 7 in the Curtis Auditorium.... Read More
