24 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Social Democrats hosted a public meeting on Saturday 22nd in the Metropole Hotel with sessions on healthcare reform and the costs of living crisis. Prior to the event, Cork branch representatives met with local groups such as Cork Commuter Coalition, Cork Cycling Campaign and The VQ at... Read More
24 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New concierge aims to make everyone feel welcome at The Metropole Hotel Trigon Hotels has announced the appointment of Eamonn Cassidy as the new concierge at The Metropole Hotel in the heart of Cork City. Eamonn is a proud Cork man who worked in Cork Airport for 25... Read More
24 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Paint and sip at these fun events in Cork Brighten up your evenings this winter at one of the exciting new Paint & Sip events taking place in Cork, in association with Tanqueray gin. Don’t worry, you won’t have to swap your make-up brushes for paint brushes in... Read More
23 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Moynihan calls for expansion of pharmacy services to help ease burden on GPs and hospitals Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West, Aindrias Moynihan, has called for the expansion of certain services that pharmacists can provide to ease pressure on GPs and A&Es and make medical services more... Read More
23 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie 5 days, 1 city, 30 ticketed shows, 70 venue music trail – For the full programme of events or to book see GuinnnessCorkJazz.com Whether you have a passion for jazz or just love festivals, the eclectic line-up at this year’s Guinness Cork Jazz Festival has something for everyone.... Read More
23 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Maldron Hotel South Mall in Cork City Centre has launched their Cork Jazz Festival Line Up. At the launch of the festival Robert McCarthy, General Manager, said: “This year will see us welcome a Dixieland line-up including Cork favourites Billie Crosbie and Joe Mac. This year we... Read More
23 October 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Well-known Cork business closes for winter ‘Bunnyconnellan Coastal Restaurant Myrtleville’ better known as Bunny’s has closed for the winter season. The much loved Myrtleville Restaurant does, however, say that “Our sister premises @thelodgebar_myrtleville remains open, welcoming customers for drinks and delicious food.” The Lodge Bar is popular for... Read More
23 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Cork International Choral Festival is now accepting entries from Irish composers for the 2023 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition. Judged by a panel of experts and composers of international renown, the competition awards a cash prize (kindly donated by the Ó Ríada family) and the Seán Ó... Read More
22 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New course for GAA Player & Coach Development launched by Northside Community Enterprises at Farranferris Education and Training Campus Applications are now being accepted for the full time QQI Level 4 GAA Player & Coach Development Course, starting on October 24th at Farranferris Education and Training Campus. Cork... Read More
22 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Entertainment A County Cork punter is celebrating this weekend after a modest Lotto punt paid off in the shape of a stunning five-figure windfall. The anonymous customer invested just €4 on their BoyleSports account on Friday, picking out four numbers for the main Daily Millions draw that evening.... Read More
22 October 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie St. Mary’s Collegiate Church, in the heart of Youghal, is one of the oldest parish churches still in use in Ireland. This year its parishioners, as well as the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross and the wider Church of Ireland are celebrating 802 years of continuous worship... Read More
22 October 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Ireland South MEP Deirdre Clune is urging young Irish people not to miss out on the chance to win a month’s free travel across Europe. There are just a few days to go until Tuesday’s (25th October) deadline for applications to the DiscoverEU scheme, which is currently open... Read More