14 April 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and each one tells a unique story about the Earth’s history. From crazy lace to red coronatine, water agates to fire agates, dendritic agates to turtle or fossil agates, among other orbicular and snakeskin agates, this stone... Read More
30 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Health & Beauty / Entertainment The Montenotte Hotel’s Bellevue Spa becomes the very first hotel spa in Ireland to partner with Grown Alchemist, the Australian skincare brand that offers optimum skincare health through a combination of scientific formulas and natural ingredients. The Montenotte Hotel joins a number of exclusive hotels including... Read More
30 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie These days, many ISPs block access to torrent sites. But that does not mean that you can not access the content you want. In this article, we will tell you how to bypass a torrent site blocked by your ISP and get access to your favorite movies, shows,... Read More
28 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Bantry Library, a building of great architectural interest, is set to receive a grant of €259,920 from the Heritage Council for external conservation works. Cork County Council applied for the Historic Towns Initiative 2023 grant, which will fund much-needed refurbishment to preserve the library’s unique features. Bantry Library... Read More
28 March 2023 By Roger L. Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie It’s almost time for that traditional Easter Monday race, the Irish Grand National, held at the Fairyhouse Racecourse. It was first run back in 1870 and takes place over 3 miles and 5 furlongs, open to racers aged 5 years and older who go head to head... Read More
28 March 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish sports fans are in for a treat over the next few months, with the upcoming calendar packed with a plethora of top-class events. Horse racing dominates proceedings during spring, while All-Ireland Senior Football and rugby union are the headline acts in the summer. Read on as we... Read More
28 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Horse racing has been a significant part of the Irish economy for centuries. The industry supports thousands of jobs directly and indirectly, from trainers and jockeys to stable staff and farriers. Many would agree that besides the economic impact, the thrill of Irish horse racing can’t be described... Read More
27 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie 18th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival – Monday 27th – Sunday 1st of April 2023 Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival returns with a week of free learning activities all across Cork city from Monday 27th to Sunday 1st of April. Almost 400 individual free lifelong Learning events will take place... Read More
26 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork East Constituency Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has emphasised the need for anybody considering travelling abroad for business or pleasure to make sure they have a valid, up to date passport prior to booking any flight, ferry or accommodation abroad. Deputy Stanton said: “The stress that people... Read More
25 March 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Jim O’Callaghan Overtaken As Favourite To Lead Fianna Fáil – Money Going Down On Leadership Contest A tight battle could be on the cards to succeed Micheál Martin as leader of Fianna Fáil according to BoyleSports, who now puts Michael McGrath in pole position for the top job after halving his... Read More
24 March 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Italian commuters see new Wild Atlantic Way promotion on jumbo trams in Milan Commuters in Milan are seeing eye-catching ads for Ireland on trams operating in the city right now. It’s all part of Tourism Ireland’s latest promotion in Italy – in conjunction with Bord Bia – which... Read More
24 March 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Discover the hidden gems of Cork County, Ireland, with this guide to lesser-known attractions. Explore historic sites, scenic landscapes, and captivating museums for a truly memorable Irish experience. Exploring the Hidden Gems of Cork: Must-Visit Attractions Off the Beaten Path County Cork, known as the “Rebel County,”... Read More