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1st December, 2014

AUDIO: Maritime maps on display

1st December 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie People interested in the history of Cork City and Harbour have the chance to view historic maps, charts and plans this week. A free exhibition with rare maps from the 1700’s onwards has gone on display at the “Ivan Wolfe Gallery” in Monkstown. The exhibition includes rare... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS
18th November, 2014

[Audio] Cork Councils to co-operate in Tourism drive

18th November 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork’s two separate Councils; the County Council and the City Council have today announced they are joining forces with Failte Ireland to establish a “high level Tourism Strategy Group” It will develop a “vision” and “action plan” for the future growth of tourism across Cork. The group will... Read More
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10th November, 2014

[Audio] Cork life in the 1960s

10th November 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A new book featuring historic photographs of Cork City taken by the man who built up “Barry’s Tea” has been published. The late Anthony Barry had a successful business and political career; serving as a TD, Senator, and City Councillor including a term as Lord Mayor. Every... Read More
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31st October, 2014

[Audio] Dragon of Shandon tonight

31st October 2014, Friday By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Excitement is building around Shandon, where a cultural tradition of Halloween will be seen in the coming hours. The annual Dragon of Shandon Parade is the culmination and highlight of of the new Dragon of Shandon FESTIVAL. Almost 300 costumed performers will escort a 36 foot... Read More
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26th October, 2014

Portugal has opened a Consulate in Cork

26 September 2014 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork businessman George Barter of Barter’s Travel agency on Patrick Street has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of Portugal with responsibility for Cork City and County. While most countries already have an Embassy in Dublin, many such as Portugal choose to cement their presence in Ireland... Read More
AREA: CORK CITY, AREA: EAST CORK, AREA: NORTH CORK, AREA: SOUTH CORK, AREA: WEST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS
19th October, 2014

[Audio] Qantas CEO speaks in Cork

19th October 2014 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Chief Executive of Qantas – Australia’s main Airline – has spoken in Cork. Alan Joyce was born in Tallagh, but now lives in Sydney as one of Australia’s highest profile businessmen. He was the Guest Speaker at the annual Irish Diplomat Dinner, which took place in Cork... Read More
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