Bonna – Locations for Bonfire night tonight in Cork – 23rd June

23 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Bonfire Night, or Bonna Night as it is known in parts of Cork City, is celebrated on June 23rd. It involves many communities burning bonfires across the City on the night. The tradition is an old pagan Celtic celebration to honour the goddess Aine. As with many pagan... Read More

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23rd June, 2022

Ballymaloe House upgrades Hotel guestrooms

23 June 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe House in East Cork has just completed a major investment by upgrading many of their guestrooms. The hotel, which is famous for having the original ‘farm to fork’ dining experience, is encouraging guests to disconnect from the world this Autumn/Winter. They have just completed a series of... Read More

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23rd June, 2022

ALDI reopens Elysian store after refurb

23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ALDI unveils its newly renovated The Elysian “Project Fresh” store ALDI’s Elysian, Cork City “Project Fresh” store has reopened its doors to customers today following an extensive renovation project worth almost €1M, which has seen the store interior completely refurbished. Featuring the new layout, the Elysian store now... Read More

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23rd June, 2022

1980’s menu at Cork Restaurant includes prawn cocktail, knickerbocker glory and Cinzano

23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie 80’s menu The Quay Co-op has introduced a new specials menu at its ‘Upstairs’ restaurant to coincide with the iconic vegetarian hub’s 40th anniversary. The special’s menu has a 1980s theme and includes vegetarian and vegan versions of prawn cocktail, beef stroganoff and knickerbocker glory. Two courses are... Read More

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23rd June, 2022

Anti Litter Campaign

23 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Gillian Coughlan is asking people to “be sound” and leave no trace when enjoying the outdoors this summer. Cork County Council has launched an anti-litter campaign to encourage people to dispose of their rubbish responsibly and help keep Cork County... Read More

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22nd June, 2022

Ryanair celebrate 35 years of operations at Cork Airport

22 June 2022, Wednesday By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie It all began with a service linking Cork Airport with London-Luton Ryanair is today celebrating 35 years of operations at Cork Airport. In June 1987, the newly established Irish airline commenced operations at Cork with a service to London-Luton. Since then, Ryanair has grown to become one... Read More

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22nd June, 2022

Cork region to become a hub for renewable energy – inlcuding offshore wind electricity generation

22 June 2022 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Offshore wind infrastructure will require servicing, so – just like an oil rig – it will benefit the nearest port with spinoff industries Sharing similar visions for the future, the Port of Cork Company was delighted to meet with Inis Offshore Wind, one of Ireland’s leading renewable energy... Read More

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22nd June, 2022

Irish Water to replace problematic watermains in Ovens to provide a more reliable water supply to the community.

22 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Planned maintanance Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork County Council, is replacing 350m of problematic watermains along the N22 in Ovens which will improve water quality for the community and reduce high levels of leakage. The project will commence in late June and form part of Irish... Read More

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22nd June, 2022

Lisa Loeb added as Very Special Guest as Belinda Carlisle returns to Cork Opera House to mark 35 years as a solo artist

22 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Lisa Loeb is today announced as a Very Special Guest supporting Belinda Carlisle at Cork Opera House on July 15. Dallas native Lisa Loeb is a GRAMMY™ Award-winning singer-songwriter, touring musician and philanthropist who started her career with the platinum-selling hit song ‘Stay (I Missed You)’ from the... Read More

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21st June, 2022

Will new Cork road be named “Roady McRoadFace”?

21 June 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Competition to name the a new road in Cork’s largest town, which – as things stand – is simply known as the “Western Relief Road, Carrigaline”, but it could have a much much better name! A few years ago observers of contemporary culture coined the term “McBoatfacing”, defined... Read More

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21st June, 2022

Mayor visits Carrigaline

21 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Mayor Cllr. Gillian Coughlan visits Cork College of FET’s Life Sciences Centre in Carrigaline Mayor of Cork County Cllr. Gillian Coughlan paid a visit to Cork College of FET’s Life Sciences Centre in Carrigaline this week to meet and engage with learners as well as tour... Read More

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21st June, 2022

Irish Water to support the delivery of essential housing for Cork city with upgrade of water network in Kilbarry

21 June 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Irish Water, working in partnership with Cork City Council, will shortly commence work on a new project which will support the development of new housing in the Kilbarry area and improve the water supply for existing residents. Construction will shortly get underway on an upgrade of the water... Read More

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