19 June 2016, Sunday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The National Finals of the Creative Challenge competition took place this afternoon at the Cork Summer Show. Hosted by Seandun Macra, the competition had eight teams taking part with clubs from Knockraha, Terelton, Ballinscarthy, Ballylanders, Awbeg, Freemount, Clonakilty and Mountmellick. With four people on each team,... Read More
19 June 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Waterford’s Paddy O’Donnell came out on top in the seventh round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League, which was held at Killeagh gymkhana in Co Cork. Six of the 19 starters made it into the jump-off, with former national champion O’Donnell piloting his own 14-year-old... Read More
19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a two car fatal traffic collision at the Skew Bridge, Tivoli (on the lower Glamire Road), Cork. The bridge which brings road traffic over a Railway line is an accident blackspot in Cork, being located on the main route from the... Read More
19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fáilte Ireland employs virtual reality tshowcase key destinations and activities Fáilte Ireland today announced that virtual reality (VR) experiences along the Wild Atlantic Way can now be accessed publicly via apps or on desktops. The tourism authority also unveiled its new 360° views of the Wild Atlantic... Read More
19 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Despite mixed weather conditions Munster Agricultural Society’s Cork Summer Show 2016 was an epic event, drawing thousands of show goers from all over the country. With national agricultural competitions including cattle, sheep, goats and horse breeding, as well as the All Ireland Cook Off 2016 (Craft Butchers... Read More
19 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Women’s FC honoured their player’s achievements for the past season at their annual awards evening this week. The event was held at The Briar Rose in Douglas and was attended by players, management and board members of Cork City Women’s FC as well as FORAS Chairman... Read More
19 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Gardaí in Cork are appealing for information following a commercial fire at a Restaurant in Cork City on the 8th June 2016. At approximately 05:30hrs Gardaí and Fire Services attended the scene of a fire at N Square Steakhouse & Seafood Restaurant on Camden Quay. Six teams from... Read More
18 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “There is no evidence that increased payouts on claims is the reason behind the spiraling cost of motor insurance”, that’s according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Finance Michael McGrath (Carrigaline, Cork Southj Central), who has repeated his party’s call for a Task Force to be established to... Read More
18 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Mayor of County Cork last night hosted an event “jam packed with live music, bbq and refreshing summer drinks” in the slightly unexpected venue of County Hall. The quirkey ‘Hooley in The Hall’ was a casual event space with a fun ‘country’ theme for a very memorable... Read More
18 June 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Charity night cycle Dusk ‘til Dawn has kicked off with registration now open to thrill-seeking cyclists who want to saddle up for the night-time cycle that runs from Cork to Crosshaven on Friday, July 8th. The unique adventure cycle, which is organised by FitzGerald Solicitors to raise money... Read More
17 June 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie What: Volvo Cork Week When: 10th – 15th July 2016 Where: Hosted by the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland. Volvo Cork Week 2016 takes place from July 10th to 15th and primarily attracts sailors for the quality of it’s racing. Held on a biennial... Read More
17 June 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland’s oldest youth orchestra Est: 1958 Come and celebrate with the Cork Youth Orchestra and enjoy a superb night of music before their concert tour of Italy The Cork Youth Orchestra performs concerts twice a year in Cork’s City Hall to sell-out audiences. In the last few years... Read More
