20 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie From the archives: There’s one thing about us in Cork. We have a beautiful accent. Back in 1972 Cork actor James N Healy looked at the history of Cork accents through the ages in an episode of ‘Hall’s Pictorial Weekly’ broadcast on 21 October 1972. Cork man James... Read More
20 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork actor 10/1 to win Academy Award The Academy Awards are still over six months away, but Cork actor Cillian Murphy is already the name being tipped to win best Oscar for his stunning performance as ‘father of the atomic bomb’ J Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s critically... Read More
20 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ecclesiastical Insurance Ireland is inviting people to nominate a climate and environment charity to receive €5,000 as part of Benefact Group’s Movement for Good Awards. The special draw is designed for charities whose core charitable purpose is the protection of climate and the environment. Nominations for the climate... Read More
20 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Sprawling around the banks of the River Lee, Cork is Ireland’s second-largest city and one of its must-visit destinations. It has a youthful, cosmopolitan atmosphere thanks to its historic university, with fascinating museums, great restaurants and a lively nightlife scene. Add to that, Cork lies on the... Read More
19 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy Elaine@TheCork.ie SuperValu and Centra retailers have achieved a 9% carbon reduction, a year on from the launch of the €25m Musgrave Sustainability Fund. SuperValu and Centra set out to achieve a 12% carbon reduction by end of 2023. In June last year, Musgrave announced the first of its kind... Read More
19 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ten Years Of A Good Tipple With Graham Norton Graham Norton and Invivo are celebrating ten years of a partnership that has produced an award winning wine and spirits range. With more than 15 million bottles of Graham Norton wine sold over the past ten years and 153... Read More
18 July 2023 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie The popularity of cryptocurrency has presented many people with incredible ways of earning money and having fun. However, some are unsure whether crypto is safe for day-to-day transactions. The good news is that cryptocurrencies are safe, and there are diverse ways to put something in your wallet. You... Read More
18 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Munster Rugby will return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh in February 2024 when they take on the Super Rugby Champions Crusaders on Saturday, February 3 at 5pm. In a first for world rugby the ‘Clash of Champions’ will see the reigning champions of the URC and Super Rugby face... Read More
17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Launch of the 2023 Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships take place at Páirc Uí Chaoimh The Dairygold Co-op Superstores Cork County Hurling Championships will officially commence over the coming weeks with a programme of exciting games taking place throughout the county. Fans can expect even more games... Read More
17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie North Cork Travel News Contractors working on behalf of Iarnród Éireann have commenced work on accessibility works at Banteer Station today. Initial enabling works will take place, including provision for a temporary car park and the main construction will start on August 8th next. The works include the... Read More
17 July 2023 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Graham Norton surprises Cork’s 96FM listeners as the first special guest on the radio station’s new morning show ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM’ launched on air today and is now live every weekday from 6am to 9am Graham chats to Lorraine & Ross about... Read More
14 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Southern Regional Assembly Elects New Cathaoirleach and Leas-Cathaoirleach Cllr. Terry Shannon of Cork City Council was elected as Cathaoirleach of the Southern Regional Assembly for 2023-24 at its annual meeting today, Friday 14th July 2023, which took place at Assembly House, O’Connell Street, Waterford. First elected to... Read More