Michael D. stays on the South Mall

10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Imperial Hotel honoured to host President Michael D Higgins during his visit to Cork for the National Day of Commemoration President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins together with his wife Sabina were honoured guests of the Imperial Hotel, Cork City at the weekend. The President was on an... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, BUSINESS

10th July, 2023

‘Vernon Mount Bridge’ officially named

10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork’s new 4m wide pedestrian and cycle path bridge, connecting Grange to Tramore Valley Park, has been officially named Vernon Mount Bridge. Over a period of a month, a total of 598 nominations were received from the public through a naming submission process set up by Cork City... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT

10th July, 2023

MAHON POINT: Irish Online Cosmetics brand opens first real-world shop

10 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Beauty enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the opening of multi-award- winning Irish brand Ayu Cosmetics’ first permanent store, with the first 100 shoppers receiving an goodie bag full of Ayu’s fan favourites. The opening of a unit in Mahon Point Shopping Centre follows from a pop-up store in Kildare... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT

10th July, 2023

Douglass Week 2023 begins today

10 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie It is a creative event series that unites Ireland and the USA in celebrating the life and achievements of legendary American anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass and other changemakers. This year, #DouglassWeek will be held in Rochester from July 10th – 16th, with additional in-person and online events in... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

10th July, 2023

Racquet sport ‘Pickleball’ – First club established in Cork

10 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie One of the fastest-growing sports in America and Europe has finally reached the Rebel County. Pickleball – a paddle / racket sport described as a mix between table tennis and badminton – has grown only bigger and bigger since its invention in 1965, and has been a hit... Read More

NEWS, SPORT

9th July, 2023

WATCH: Cork actor appears in Hollywood WW2 movie

9 July 2023 By Bryan McCarthy bryan@TheCork.ie Entertainment: Watch the entire movie for free here Edward Mulhare (8 April 1923 – 24 May 1997) was an actor whose career spanned five decades. He is best known for his starring role in Knight Rider. He acted with a British accent so most people would have thought... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT

9th July, 2023

Official opening of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed

9 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Mens’s shed is located in the former grounds of Waterpark House – behind the Lions Centre The official opening of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed took place on Saturday, July 8, 2023 and was attended by The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn; An Tánaiste... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, FIANNA FAIL, FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th July, 2023

Cork students fly to Colorado, USA thanks to OtterBox

9 July 2023 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork students fly to Colorado, USA thanks to OtterCares Foundation, which is the charitable arm of the OtterBox Colaiste An Spioraid Naoimh, Cork City Student Enterprise Winners 2023, are jetting off to the OtterCares Global Business Academy Programme in Colorado on Tuesday 11th July. The group along with... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, EDUCATION, NEWS

9th July, 2023

President Michael D Higgins in Cork City today

9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina Higgins were in Cork today to attend the National Day of Commemoration ceremony in Collins Army Barracks. While in town, the pair paid courtesy visit to the Lord Mayor of Cork. They were greeted by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy – who is... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

9th July, 2023

Fine Gael select candidates for Cork City South

9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork Politics Last week Fine Gael selected their candidates for Cork City South. At the convention of party members City Cllr Derry Canty, now aged 75, confirmed he would not be seeking re-election. Cllr Canty from Ballincollig had decades of service as a Cllr. He spent most of... Read More

FINE GAEL, NEWS, POLITICS

9th July, 2023

Cork Lions Club hold AGM in Council Chamber, Cork City Hall

9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS, NON PARTY, POLITICS

9th July, 2023

‘Driving’ golf tourism business for Cork in Florida

9 July 2023 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Tourism Ireland’s drive to grow golf visitor numbers from North America continued at the IAGTO North America Golf Tourism Convention in Florida. Twelve (12) golf and tourism operators from Ireland, including County Cork’s Castlemartyr Resort, joined Tourism Ireland at the convention – which was attended by more than... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, BUSINESS, NEWS