top of page 22 September 2017, Friday By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The official opening of Dairygold’s new ‘Nutritionals Campus’ took place in Mallow this morning. The food firm secured the attendance of a wide range of figures, including: EU Commissioner for Agriculture & Rural Development, Phil Hogan Tánaiste & Minister for Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation,... Read More
top of page 22 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The 11th Dragon of Shandon Samhain Parade will take place on 31st October 2017 in the streets of Cork City. Last year the group had their biggest parade to date with over 500 participants. 15,000 spectators lined the streets in Shandon dressed in Halloween themed... Read More
top of page 22 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City return to league action tonight, as they travel to the Markets Field to face Limerick. Having had no fixture last weekend due to the EA Sports Cup Final, City’s last outing was a 4-1 win away to Longford Town in the FAI... Read More
top of page 22 September 2017, Friday By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Kilkenny Shop Cork celebrates 10 years in business, with 10% off this weekend The Kilkenny Shop on Emmet Place Cork is celebrating 10 years in business this weekend with 10% off everything in store from Friday 22 September to Sunday 24 September. Join the... Read More
top of page 21 September 2017 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Are you in a Community Alert group? Many now believe those are outdated, because a simple free WhatsApp group of self-organised neighbours works just as well. However, when dealing with areas of poor internet coverage, or people for people without smart phones then a text alert... Read More
top of page 21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Europe’s longest-running TV gameshow, Winning Streak returns to living rooms all over Ireland this Saturday evening (23rd September) at 8:15pm on RTÉ One. Show presenters Marty Whelan and Cork born Sinead Kennedy are back as Winning Streak celebrates its 29th series. Five players are ready to compete... Read More
top of page 21 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Students from Cork city and county, with others from elsewhere in Munster, are to have their prizewinning entries from the Texaco Children’s Art Competition displayed in two exhibitions to be held simultaneously in Cork City Council libraries during the month of October. Consisting of up... Read More
top of page 21 September 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Meet slithering reptiles, enjoy a drama about digital dating or attend a slide and polka workshop as Gaeilge – these are just some of the events that UCC has organized for Culture Night (Friday, September 22) reflecting the creative and scholarly richness of the University. All are... Read More
top of page 20 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Senator, Tim Lombard, has urged all primary schools to take part in the Blue Star education programme being run by European Movement Ireland. Senator Lombard said: “This is a great opportunity for school communities to learn more about Ireland’s place in Europe and how... Read More
top of page 20 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie This is a story that ticks so many PR boxes! A Lotto ticket sold on a genuine Island (that is not connected to the mainland by bridge), in a scenic tourist friendly area of Co Cork, near to the Wild Atlantic Way, and did... Read More
top of page 20 September 2017 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Atlas of the Irish Revolution, published Cork University Press, with a UCC editorial team at the helm Launched last evening in UCC by Professor John Horgan, this new book has already entered the Nielsen Irish hardback non-fiction charts at No. 8. Following the... Read More
top of page 20 September 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Above: Location of Quinlan’s Seafood Bar, Cork City Centre Ireland boasts some of the world’s top seafood restaurants thanks to the availability of fresh and delicious ingredients. This weekend’s Cork Oyster & Seafood Festival is set to celebrate the finest delicacies from the Big Blue.... Read More