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22 July 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Metropole Hotel on Mac Curtain Street (in the VQ area, previously known as the Victoria Quarter) has officially unveiled a major refurbishment of the 127-year old hotel’s ground floor area and two ballrooms. The project, which took 12 months to complete, has completely transformed the lobby and... Read More
22 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Know Your Rights: Air Passenger Rights in the European Union Under EU and Irish law, you have certain rights when travelling by air with European airlines. All European airlines, travel agents, tour operators and businesses providing air transport services must observe your rights. What assistance am I entitled... Read More
22 July 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has announced a new Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme in Silverwood, Youghal. Applications for the new two, three, and four-bed houses in Silverwood will open at 12pm on Monday, the 11th August 2025. Constructed by Tipson PRODIG Construction, the houses will generally be available for first-time... Read More
21 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Rosslare-Cherbourg overnight service increases its service to daily departures through to November 2026 Brittany Ferries has today launched its 2026 sailing schedules for Channel crossings, with sailings now available to book through to November next year. For Irish holidaymakers, the updated schedule also confirms that the Rosslare to... Read More
18 July 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Art Historian Dr Matthew Whyte and Sample-Studios are offering an exciting new summer school this National Heritage Week from 18-21 August. This programme invites audiences to immerse themselves in the history of Irish art and culture across 4 days of engaging talks and site visits. The summer school... Read More