4 December 2022, Sunday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Rufford Mill Ford – England’s Most Infamous Water Crossing If you view TikTok or YouTube or Facebook videos you will probably have seen videos of cars trying to cross Rufford Mill Ford. It’s in Nottinghamshire, in the North of England, where the Rainworth River (an excellent name... Read More
2 December 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The culinary team at the Pavilion has grown to more than 30 people The Pavilion Ballygarvan in Co. Cork is continuing to expand its team of chefs and bakers. The third-generation family business has a popular artisan café and table restaurant led by new Head Chef David O’Sullivan... Read More
29 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Patrick Campbell brought smiles to the faces of the team members at the Cork International Hotel when he made a special appearance following Munster’s historic win over South Africa at Páirc Uí Chaoimh The Rochestown native swapped his Munster red for his Ireland green when he presented Eoghan... Read More
29 November 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Danny Collins was joined by An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and Minister Michael McGrath TD at the official opening of the newly refurbished Ringaskiddy Community Centre which took place on Saturday, 26th November. A LEADER grant of €328,309 was allocated to... Read More
28 November 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As we move into December, Christmas is just around the corner. And, if you didn’t use BlackFriday to your advantage, it means that now is the time to get started on your Christmas shopping. However, whether you’re participating in a Secret Santa with your coworkers, or shopping for... Read More
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