Cork Midsummer Festival unveils spectacular 2016 programme

4 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Midsummer Festival have launched their 2016 programme of events. “The city will become the stage for more than 400 artists and 39 events across seven days in June. Festival goers will have a choice of 29 different unique and unusual venues at the Festival which runs from... Read More

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4th May, 2016

Wine Tasting at Cork Opera House

4 May 2016 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Northern Ireland based James Nicholson Wine Merchant Ltd also known as JN Wine are bringing their Spring Wine Tour to Cork on Monday 9th May. You don’t need to be a wine expert – interest and a bit of enthusiasm will suffice. It’s about sharing and enjoying... Read More

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4th May, 2016

Cork Genealogical Society hosts free 1916 events in Rosscarbery and Mallow

4 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie West Cork: Sunday 15th.May 2016 in the Celtic Ross Hotel Rosscarbery Co. Cork from 2 pm.-5 pm. North Cork: Sunday 22nd May 2016 Hibernian Hotel Mallow Co. Cork from 2 pm.-5 pm. Admission is free event sponsored by Cork County Council and Cork Genealogical Society. Speakers. Mr. Tony... Read More

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4th May, 2016

Cork ‘Age Friendly City Alliance’ to Launch 2016-2020 Strategy for the City

4 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Today at at 3pm Ann Doherty, Chief Executive of Cork City Council and Chair of the Cork Age Friendly City Alliance, an interagency group comprised of senior management from the statutory, voluntary, community and private sectors, will launch the Cork Age Friendly City Strategy 2016- 2020 at an... Read More

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4th May, 2016

Cork Volunteer Centre encourages new ways of volunteering

4 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Volunteer Centre is encouraging not for profit organisations to increase their understanding of new ways of volunteering – as National Volunteering Week takes place from May 16-22, supported by Salesforce.org. The importance of volunteers was highlighted in a new survey of 400 volunteer involving organisations carried out... Read More

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3rd May, 2016

UrAbility host briefing in Ballincollig on importance of assistance dogs

3 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie UrAbility presented a talk on breaking down barriers in education through technology for parents of kids with disabilities at Oriel House Hotel in Cork on May 3rd, with proceeds donated to Dogs for the Disabled, a nationwide charity to improve the lives of people living with physical disabilities.... Read More

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3rd May, 2016

Irish Naval ship LE Róisín sails from Cork to Mediterranean to begin migrant rescue mission

3 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Irish Naval Vessel LÉ RÓISÍN departed from the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co Cork on Sunday, (1st May) at 12 noon. The ship is headed to warmer – yet dangerous – waters in the Mediterrean for humanitarian search and rescue operations in conjunction with the Italian authorities.... Read More

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3rd May, 2016

Dilapidated tractor to be rebuilt in 24-hour challenge to raise funds for Union Hall RNLI

3 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A UK Agricultural Engineering lecturer is to travel to Union Hall, Cork this July to undertake a challenge to rebuild a Massey Ferguson tractor in 24-hours, with a little help from colleagues and friends. The tractor will then be raffled off to raise funds for Union Hall... Read More

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3rd May, 2016

Cork Greens: Indaver failed to reveal evidence of premature deaths from incinerators

3 May 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Greens spokesperson to the Ringaskiddy incinerator oral hearing, Dr. Gordon Reid, says – quoted in a Cork Green Party statement this morning – that he has found research showing thousands of years cut from the lives of people living near incinerators due to premature deaths. The research... Read More

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2nd May, 2016

Soccer: Preview: Cork City FC v Derry

2 May 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie When: Today 7.45pm Where: Turners Cross Stadium Cork City boss John Caulfield says he is likely to make several changes to his side, as they battle Derry City for a place in the EA Sports Cup semi-finals. City go into the game on the back of four... Read More

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1st May, 2016

Remembering the 1916 executions in Clonakilty

1 May 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Clonakilty Easter Commemoration Committee will mark the centenaries of the executions of the 1916 leaders who have streets named after them in Clonakilty, with simple remembrance ceremonies in their honour on those streets, starting next week. On Tuesday 3rd May 2016, Pádraig Pearse will be remembered at... Read More

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30th April, 2016

Soccer: Match preview: Cork City W.F.C. v Galway W.F.C.

30 April 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork City Women’s FC welcome Galway WFC to Knockgriffen Park in Midleton tomorrow (1st May) with a kick-off at 2pm in their final home game of the 2015/2016 season. The Leesiders come into the game following a narrow defeat to Shelbourne at the same venue last Sunday... Read More

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