6 January 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Panto legend, Billa O’Connell, was honoured last night at a special performance of Cork Opera House’s latest Panto, Nanny Nellie’s Adventures in Pantoland. Affectionately known throughout Cork simply as ‘Billa’, the much-loved performer passed away in 2021 and preceding the performance, Cork’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Colm Kelleher,... Read More
6 January 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A project which Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage initiated several years ago has, at last, come to fruition with the publication of, “Clonakilty Town Council a History 1613 – 2014’, which is now on sale locally. This project originated in the Town Council chamber before the council was abolished in... Read More
5 January 2022By Tony Fordetony@TheCork.ie ‘Murder Most Local, Historic Murders of South Cork’ tells the gruesome stories of 36 historic murders in South Cork. The historical happenings covered in the book span from Clonakilty, East to Kinsale, along the coast to Crosshaven and Passage West. Covering Ballineen, Bandon, Innishannon, and Ballinhassig along the way. The... Read More
4 January 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Entertainment New research from Heineken shows a growing number of Irish adults participating in a ‘Dry January’ this year. A particularly interesting note is this growing trend amongst the 18-24 age group, where over half of respondents indicated that they were likely to participate in this coming Dry... Read More
3 January 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment One doesn’t need a reason to visit Las Vegas, especially if one has a keen eye for gambling. However, Hollywood contributed to the popularity of Sin City, with its blockbusters and memorable movies according to the list published here. There are a couple of films that have... Read More
2 January 2022 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie Local authorities nationwide are preparing for recycling of Christmas trees Cork City Council area Cork City Council will provide facilities for the acceptance of real (wooden) Christmas trees for recycling from householders in Cork City. Christmas trees may be deposited free of charge at any of the 7... Read More
1 January 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage’s third volume of the popular “Clonakilty Historical and Archaeological Journal” is now available at local outlets costing €10. It contains 12 excellent articles examining different aspects of local history and built heritage, focusing on the seventeenth to twentieth centuries, as well as many interesting photos... Read More
29 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie December News The Mayor of the County of Cork recently cut the ribbon on three new developments in Crosshaven. The Mayor -Cllr. Gillian Coughlan – officially opened a tourist kiosk, the redeveloped Point Garden, and unveiled a new sculpture at a special event on Tuesday, December 21st. The... Read More
29 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment Irish Punters wishing to put 2021 behind them have already been having their say on what 2022 could have in store and a visit to the ballot box is on the cards according to the latest odds. Speculation that the coalition government is destined to collapse in... Read More
26 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Coast Guard and RNLI are appealing to the public to exercise caution when participating in any activity on or near the water during the Christmas and New Year period, and to be mindful of the restrictions in place to deal with the COVID pandemic. With many traditional... Read More
25 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork home wins Ireland’s Most Christmassy Home national competition – Sean and Noreen Mc Sweeney from Drimoleague, County Cork win €6,000 for a charity of their choosing, which will be donated by Energia Sean and Noreen Mc Sweeney from Drimoleague, County Cork, have been crowned Ireland’s Most Christmassy... Read More
25 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Santa stopped off on his way back to the North Pole to visit Cork University Hospital today.