30 April 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie For the good folk of Cork, sport plays a major part in their everyday lives, with many looking to have a little wager on the horses or alternatively on a football game, over a weekend. Over the years, and whether it is the English Premier League, or the... Read More
29 April 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie On this day 40 years ago, 29 April 1984, Bishop John Buckley was ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of Cork and Ross. The current Bishop, Fintan Gavin, has paid tribute to his predecessor, Bishop John Buckley, for his dedication to his ministry and to the people of the Diocese.... Read More
29 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie April is Autism Awareness Month After a hugely successful initial two-year partnership, which has seen €217,000 raised, Currys, Ireland’s leading electrical retailer, has renewed its partnership with Cork based charity My Canine Companion for another two years. The €217,000 raised so far equates to training for up to... Read More
28 April 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Lord Mayor of Cork claims control of harbour, in annual symbolic tradition In a ceremony known as Throwing the Dart, each year the Lord Mayor throws a dart into Cork Harbour at its boundaries, to symbolise the city’s control over the port.
28 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Moya Brennan and John Spillane among lineup at May Bank Holiday festival The East Cork seaside village of Ballycotton is gearing up for the second annual F.A.T Fest of folk, alternative and traditional music. Hosted by Sea Church in Ballycotton from May 2nd to 6th, and with music... Read More
28 April 2024 By Valerie Ryan valerie@TheCork.ie Download brochure here Elizabeth Fort is set to host a free celebration of books, writing, reading, poetry, creativity and spoken word as part of the 25th annual Cork World Book Festival on Sunday 28th of April from 1-6.15pm. Taking place in Cork’s unique star-shaped fort located on Barracks... Read More
27 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork GAA recently announced a new, dynamic partnership with Under Armour, a global leader in performance sports apparel. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Cork GAA, bringing innovative technology and elite performance wear to our athletes. Under the terms of this partnership, Under Armour is now the... Read More
27 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Politics Fine Gael European Election hopeful John Mullins is a first-time candidate for the European Elections. He is a Trustee of the party. He is entering politics from a business and civic background. Today he handed in his nomination papers at the office of the relevant European Returning... Read More
26 April 2024 By Mary Bemingham mary@TheCork.ie Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has officially reopened one of County Cork’s most iconic tourist attractions, Camden Fort Meagher, following an extensive revitalisation and enhancement programme. Internationally recognised as being one of the finest remaining examples of a classical Coastal Artillery Fort in the... Read More
26 April 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Charities and Community Groups invited to apply for €137,500 worth of donations in what is ALDI’s 25th anniversary in Ireland ALDI Ireland has launched its 2024 Community Grants programme, which features an expanded offering to mark 25 years of ALDI in Ireland. ALDI is calling on charities and... Read More
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25 April 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It’s a fundraiser for well known Charity Enable Ireland. The prize is a brand new A-rated, 3 bedroom, end-of-terrace house located in Janeville, Carrigaline, Co. Cork plus a €5,000 voucher sponsored by EZ Living Interiors, and a €5,000 voucher kindly sponsored by Right Price Tiles & Wood Flooring.... Read More