18 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment The Irish government’s Gambling Regulation Bill has been making its slow journey to becoming law since its introduction in late 2022. The draft recently had an amendment added by Toiseach Simon Harris, causing controversy among senators. The amendment altered the language to allow online operators to continue... Read More
17 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Fender Stratocaster secured for National Museum of Ireland with support from Live Nation Gaiety Ltd Following the sale today at auction in London of Rory Gallagher’s Fender Stratocaster, Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, expressed her appreciation of the special effort made to... Read More
17 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie SuperValu and Centra stores in Cork have announced the return of over 18 million eligible single-use containers through the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Since the scheme’s launch in February, SuperValu and Centra stores nationwide have achieved a total of 125 million returned containers within its first eight months,... Read More
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16 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie A new book delving into the fascinating history of Bishopstown is set to captivate local residents and history buffs alike. “Bishopstown Times & Tales,” by Pat Callanan, offers a captivating journey through the area’s past, from its ancient origins to modern times. The book is a treasure trove... Read More
15 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Festival takes place Thursday 7th to Sunday 17th November; Gala Tickets on sale now Cork International Film Festival (CIFF) has announced that its 69th edition will take place across Cork city and county from Thursday 7th to Sunday 17th November. The Festival has also announced its Opening and Irish Galas; Conclave on Thursday, 7th November and Blue Road:... Read More
15 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie As Cork’s population continues to age, there has been a noticeable rise in the demand for home care services. With more people preferring to remain in their homes rather than move to institutionalised care facilities, the need for personalised, in-home support has skyrocketed. Today, we will explore the... Read More
15 October 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment Online casinos have become increasingly popular in Ireland. In fact, there are dozens of different Irish online casinos offering entertaining games, fair odds, high cash prizes, and generous minimum deposit requirements of only $1. Irish $1 deposit casinos only require you to deposit $1 to begin gambling... Read More
14 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie The Imperial Hotel has their own exciting live musical lineup which includes 24 live music performances and DJ til late sessions over the weekend. Cork’s most historic hotel is superbly located for anyone heading to headline jazz acts and with an exciting live music lineup of their own... Read More
13 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Clonakilty Flax Celebration – Threads of Time – Saturday 19th October Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage is hosting a daylong celebration of Flax at the local Parochial Hall P85 XC64 on Saturday October 19th from 10am – 5pm. The day will include interactive talks, flax displays, sharing Flax stories, and... Read More
13 October 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Vodafone has announced that Cork County is part of the next phase in its nationwide network upgrade programme, providing enhanced coverage and connectivity for its customers. From October, the existing 3G network will upgrade to a more sustainable, efficient and reliable 4G and 5G network service, with the... Read More
12 October 2024 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Dermot Lucey, a dedicated historian and educator whose profound contributions have enriched the cultural fabric of Ballincollig and its surrounding areas for over four decades, has been named Cork Person of the Month for September in recognition of the lasting impact of his work. Dermot Lucey, the Secretary... Read More