17 June 2024 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Entertainment In the ‘90s, the first casino games made their way online to create iGaming. Nobody knew it at the time, but this would create an industry that’s still flourishing in 2024 while redefining what it means, and what it looks like, to play games through the internet.... Read More
16 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Celebrity chef Kevin Dundon opens the 6th annual Irish Yogurts Clonakilty Street Carnival as thousands celebrate West Cork’s food scene The crowds descended on West Cork’s foodie scene at the popular seaside town of Clonakilty this weekend as celebrity chef Kevin Dundon officially opened the Irish Yogurts Clonakilty... Read More
16 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The first Day of the Cork Summer Show saw Curraheen Buzzing with Farming, Equestrian Events, Competitions, Music, Arts, Crafts, Food, Shopping and Acres of Entertainment Day one of the Cork Summer Show 2024 wrapped up following a dazzling array of events, exhibitions and competitions at the Showgrounds in... Read More
16 June 2024 By Tony Forde tony@TheCork.ie ITIC is Ireland’s primary representative body for the tourism and hospitality industry, comprising of stakeholders from a large cross section of tourism interests and businesses from across the state. Niall MacCarthy assumes the role of Chairperson on a two-year term, taking over from Elaina Fitzgerald Kane of Fitzgerald’s... Read More
16 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Shine Centre for Autism in Carrigaline is recognised for services provided since 2001 The Shine Centre for Autism in Carrigaline has been honoured for its dedication to providing invaluable services, support and information to children with autism and their families. The charity was set up by a group... Read More
15 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has announced that € 2.8 million has been awarded to local authorities to carry out biodiversity projects through the Local Biodiversity Action Fund (LBAF). First established in 2018, the Local Biodiversity Action Fund was created to... Read More
15 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Customised themed nights and full venue available for up to 800 people Late-night venue Voodoo Rooms have refurbished their iconic rooftop terrace ahead of the launch of their ‘Summer Socials’ themed nights which will run across June, July and August. Voodoo’s rooftop – the biggest in Cork... Read More
14 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Uisce Éireann, working in partnership with Cork County Council, will shortly commence works to construct a new wastewater pumping station in North Midleton. These works mark the final phase of the Midleton Local Infrastructure Housing Activation Fund (LIHAF) Wastewater Project, which commenced in 2022 and represents a €24... Read More
13 June 2024 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie To mark World Ocean Day, employees at EirGrid, the developer and operator of the national electricity grid, collected more than 66kg of litter at a Cork beach as part of a coastal clean-up initiative. A group of eight volunteers from EirGrid, assisted by members of the Youghal Blue... Read More
13 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you’ve been on TikTok or Instagram you will have heard a catchy tune., it’s even appearing as backing music on international videos. The backing track is available online from a commercial backing track company, its entitled “Drum & Bass Type Beat “TITAN” | Chase & Status UK... Read More
13 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Newly re-elected Fine Gael Cork City Councillor Shane O’Callaghan has confirmed that he intends to seek the party’s nomination to run in the forthcoming General Election in Cork South Central. Cllr O’Callaghan, who recently topped the poll and was elected on the first count in the Cork City... Read More
13 June 2024 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Students from Gaelscoil Charraig Ui Leighin, Glanmire Community College, and Regina Mundi College Ballinlough, were among the inspirational prize winners at the annual An Taisce Green Schools Water Awards. Gaelscoil Charraig Ui Leighin were the Regional Water School Of The Year winners, Glanmire Community College carried off the... Read More