A crime writing literary festival…. in a former Island Prison

6 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Former Irish prison to play host to new crime writing literary festival – Full programme of events announced for the inaugural Spike Island Literary Festival. Spike Island has officially launched their full programme of events for the inaugural Spike Island Literary Festival which will take place from Friday... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th June, 2022

Is smartphone gaming actually popular in Ireland?

6 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie (Image via https://twitter.com/PaulTho29886611) Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade or so, you’ll be fully aware of mobile gaming’s growth. When assessing the array of entertainment options we can utilise in 2022, gaming on a portable phone in the palm of your hand is... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

6th June, 2022

Can Aidan O’Brien end his Ascot Gold Cup drought?

6 June 2022 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie Aidan O’Brien has been the most successful horse trainer in the history of the Ascot Gold Cup. The Irishman has earned seven victories at the prestigious event over the course of his career. Four of his titles came from one outstanding competitor, Yeats, who won the race in... Read More

NEWS

5th June, 2022

Old Custom of “Dancing at the Crossroads” To Resume at Laharn Cross on June Bank Holiday Weekend

5 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The old tradition and historic custom of open air cross roads dancing will resume at Laharn Cross, Lombardstown, Mallow on Sunday, 5th June 2022 The return of traditional Irish music and dance is long awaited for after a two year period where no dancing took place at the... Read More

AREA: NORTH CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

4th June, 2022

Award for Cork garden designer Ireland’s largest gardening festival – Bord Bia Bloom

4 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie NDC Garden Wins Gold The National Dairy Council is delighted to announce that it’s show garden has won Gold in the medium garden category at this year’s Bord Bia Bloom. Designed by Cork landscape designer Sean Russell, the National Dairy Council Sustainable Dairy Farm Garden resembles a traditional,... Read More

NEWS

4th June, 2022

Dating TV show is looking for Cork entrants

4 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie RTÉ2’s hit show First Dates Ireland is currently taking applications If you have a charming personality and an open attitude to then here is an opportunity form you! The matchmakers are currently hard at work chatting to potential daters and would love to hear from you. The requirements... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd June, 2022

Funding confirmed for flood protection works at Baurnahulla, Drimoleague #WestCork

3 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Mr. Patrick O’Donovan, T.D., has announced the approval of Cork County Council’s application under the Office of Public Works’ Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection Scheme. Under the scheme, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, POLITICS

3rd June, 2022

Cork Cycling Campaign donated books to Cork City Library for UN World Bike Day

3 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Cycling Campaign donated books to Cork City Library for UN World Bike Day Kevin Long from Cork Cycling Campaign said that the Cork Cycling Campaign are delighted to donate a collection of cycling related books to Cork City Library to celebrate World Bicycle Day today. The selection... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

3rd June, 2022

Slowest animal on earth – sloth – born at Fota Wildlife Park #EastCork

3 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Fota Wildlife Park announce birth of the 1st-ever Linné’s two-toed sloth (Choloepus didactylus) to be born in the Wildlife Park. The baby, whose gender is still unknown, was born on the 30th of April to mother Talyta and father Matheo after a gestation of six months. The public... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd June, 2022

Free Outdoor exhibition of Irish sculpture at Ballymaloe House

2 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House will host an open-air sculpture exhibition this summer in conjunction with the Richard Scott Gallery The exhibition, which is free to attend, will be hosted on the grounds of the beautiful Ballymaloe House Hotel and opened on Wednesday 1st June at 6pm. It will be open... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd June, 2022

Castletownbere RNLI Coxswain gets award from RNLI President HRH The Duke of Kent

2 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Coxswains from Dunmore East, Rosslare Harbour, Kilmore Quay and Castletownbere (West Cork) RNLI have been presented with gallantry awards by His Royal Highness (HRH) The Duke of Kent, in recognition of their lifesaving roles in rescues off the coast of Wexford and West Cork. The Duke – the... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS

2nd June, 2022

Cork Airport Set to Welcome Over 50,000 Passengers This June Bank Holiday Weekend

2 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Ryanair to commence three new routes this week following the addition of a third based aircraft at Ireland’s 2nd-busiest international airport. Summer 2022 is well and truly off to a flying start as Cork Airport is set to welcome over 50,000 passengers over the course of the June... Read More

AREA: SOUTH CORK, BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS