14 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie For over 120 years, The Metropole Hotel have celebrated weddings. Recently the Hotel (part of the Trigon Group, which also owns the two Airport Hotels) has formalised their offerings. Earlier this weekend they hosted an event to launch their “Wedding Club” WEDDING CLUB When you celebrate your marriage... Read More
14 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The much-anticipated drama Ordinary Love, starring Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville, will have its Irish premiere at the 64th Cork Film Festival’s Opening Gala on Thursday, 7 November. Based on a script by award-winning Irish playwright Owen McCafferty, Ordinary Love will launch an outstanding 2019 programme of over... Read More
14 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Visitors to Cork’s Elizabeth Fort can now avail of self-guided audio tours of the city’s star fort and view fascinating new illustrations of Cork in the 17th century in a new permanent exhibition developed as part of an EU Interreg project. Produced by Abarta Audio Guides, the Elizabeth... Read More
13 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Central and elegant, The River Lee is set on a picturesque bend on the river just a short walk from Cork city centre. The River Lee has been entirely reimagined and the hotel’s ground floor now includes sleekly stylish spaces like The River Club Bar, Terrace & Grill... Read More
13 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 2019 Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Programme What’s happening at the 42nd Guinness Cork Jazz Festival? Well, first lets’s say it takes place over the bank holiday weekend from 24th to 28th October 2019. The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival is one of the biggest and longest running events on... Read More
13 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The National Lottery is this morning appealing to its Lotto players in the South of Ireland to check their tickets after two major prizes, totalling €493,365, were won by Lotto players in the Kingdom and Rebel Counties of Kerry and Cork on last night’s draw (Saturday 12th October).... Read More
13 October 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland is pulling out all the stops this weekend to highlight Ireland’s seasonal ingredients and unique food and drink experiences in Cork to a group of eleven international journalists. The international visitors are in Ireland as part of a ‘Taste the Island’ showcase visit, hosted by Fáilte... Read More
13 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The EU’s trade commissioner-elect Phil Hogan has told hundreds of guests at a business breakfast in Cork that the incoming European Commission is to launch a major new initiative, the “Beating Cancer Plan” for Europe. The event at Collins Barracks in Cork was organised by Cork Pink Week... Read More
12 October 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has invited tenders for the prequalification of suitable contractors for the construction of the Carrigaline Western Relief Road. Suitable contractors will be shortlisted for invitation to tender for the main works contract before the end of the year, subject to funding confirmation. It is expected... Read More
12 October 2019 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie National Lottery appeals to EuroMillions players in Mahon to check their tickets S EuroMillions players in Co. Cork are being urged to check their tickets today after one lucky player, who bought their ticket in Mahon won the €500,000 EuroMillions Plus top prize on last night’s draw (Friday... Read More
12 October 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie New Citizens Information Centre premises opens in Cobh, East Cork The new Centre, based at 8 Pearse Square, is substantially bigger than their previous offices and is in a very central and convenient location. The Centre is fully wheelchair accessible and there are three interview rooms where you... Read More
11 October 2019 By Byran Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie St. Brogans College and Kinsale College of Further Education have rolled out new cutting-edge technology for teaching and learning St. Brogans College and Kinsale College of Further Education, which are under the auspices of Cork Education and Training Board (CETB), this week hosted Digital Innovation events on their campuses.... Read More
