3 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Christmas lights have officially been switched on at The Lough, Cork. They were installed by Cork City Council Parks Department and Electrical Team. The Crib at The Lough, which will be lit up every evening until January 6th, in what is an integral part of the Christmas... Read More
3 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie There was a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in October by the Ports of Indiana and Port of Cork where the focus was on economic and environmental initiatives. The partnership between these two ports is designed with an aim of enhancing trade links and promoting exploration on potential... Read More
2 December 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cobh, and indeed all of the ‘Great Island’ upon which the town exists, is connected to the mainland by one one bridge, which in turn leads to a low lying road that often floods, cutting off a large population. The issue of a 2nd bridge has been highlighted... Read More
2 December 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment In the article, you can learn the details of the strategic partnership between BetPokies.org and Pragmatic Play BetPokies.org, Australian Gambling Review Site, Announces Strategic Partnership with Pragmatic Play Founded in 2020 by John Gold, BetPokies is one of the best online gambling guides. The platform helps Australian... Read More
1 December 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Everyman in Cork is delighted to announce that the stage adaptation of the much-acclaimed psychological thriller, The Girl on the Train, will be gracing its stage from Tuesday, 19th August, to Saturday, 23rd August next. This gripping play, adapted from Paula Hawkins’ International Bestseller, keeps audiences on... Read More
29 November 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Bafta winning Derry Girls star, Siobhán McSweeney to Illuminate Marymount’s Tree of Remembrance at Light Up a Life Event This December 1st, acclaimed Corkonian actress and recent recipient of UCC alumni achievement award, Siobhán McSweeney will join Marymount Hospice to officially turn on the lights of the Tree... Read More
30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel’s Black Friday Deal for a Winter/Spring Getaway The historic Imperial Hotel in Cork City has a Black Friday Sale that runs until 2nd December 2024, the sale includes 20% off Bed & Breakfast rates on selected dates from now until 30th April 2025. The price... Read More
30 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Celtic Interconnector celebrates one year in construction milestone as project progresses in east Cork and France Construction on the Celtic Interconnector project, the subsea cable linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France, reached a significant milestone this week, passing one year in construction, only two years since... Read More
29 November 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Things to do in the City this Christmas This Christmas Season, Nano Nagle Place is proud to present A December to Remember, a festive celebration, jam packed with activities, events, and magical moments for all ages. Nestled in the heart of Cork, this award-winning heritage site offers a unique way to... Read More
29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Song contest between Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Brittany, Cornwall, and the Isle of Man. Composers, singers and writers in Cork have the chance to create a new song representing Ireland in the Celtic nations’ answer to the Eurovision. They are being asked to enter their top tunes – as... Read More
29 November 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Founded in the 1950s during Cork’s Polio outbreak as Cork Poliomyelitis Association, it was quickly renamed as Cork Polio and General After-Care Association, and more recently the Cope Foundation. Now the well-known charity is rebranding as Horizons. These days the organisation works with people who have intellectual disabilities... Read More
29 November 2024 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Severe strain on resources as social welfare Budget increases “insufficient” to help those in need At the launch of their Annual Car Draw, St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) South-West has warned that exorbitant food and fuel costs are pushing struggling families and individuals to the brink of despair... Read More