19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork County Council has created a special video to highlight the magic and sparkle of A Real Cork Christmas. There is a wonderful festive atmosphere in the towns and villages of County Cork with unique businesses and gifts waiting to be discovered. Stunning displays of Christmas lights have... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Skibbereen based Dominic has fulfilled a 30-year dream by opening his first photography exhibition at Cork Airport. Although taking pictures for over 30 years, Dominic Casey who works as a marketing manager at his local credit union only began selling prints of his work in 2020 after people... Read More
19 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sam Perkin, from the Lower Glanmire Road, Cork City has a new album called ‘Suburban Distortion – Flow’ The recording uses Electric Guitar (Distortion), Electric Guitar (Clean), and Acoustic Guitar and lasts almost 30 minutes. It was commissioned by Thomas Schuttenhelm and Network For New Music, Philadelphia, and... Read More
19 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Three more Cork streets have been unveiled as bespoke outdoor dining destinations following the installation of Failte Ireland-funded infrastructure that will further enhance the city’s outdoor dining experience. Union Quay, Caroline Street and Beasley Street have been architecturally re-modelled to support outdoor hospitality while incorporating the unique personality... Read More
19 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It used to be called 4FM, then Classic Hit’s 4FM but it’s now officially called “Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio” regardless of brand-name the station has been awarded ‘Best Classic Pop Music Radio Station – UK & Ireland’ in the Corporate Vision ‘Small Business Awards 2021’ Ireland’s Classic Hits... Read More
19 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Entertainment in Cork City centre THU 31 MAR – SAT 16 APR 2022 An Evening with Reggie is the debut live production from Cork’s most beautifully spoken man, Reggie from the Blackrock Road, who is a parody character, poking fun in god spirits at Cork’s merchant prince class. The... Read More
19 December 2021 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie It is essential to give employees the right benefits in order for them to be productive and happy. Here we will list the top 5 benefits that employees should have in the workplace. Photo by Rebrand Cities from Pexels 1) Competitive Salary Employees need to be paid a... Read More
18 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie What will Cork City look like in 80 years time? Members of Engineers Ireland, engineers, architects, landscape architects, and other relevant professionals from the built environment, are invited to take part in a design competition to propose an innovative, creative, and a sustainable vision of Cork City and... Read More
17 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie ‘The people who came before us’ – History of Hurley’s, The Pike, Clonakilty, now on sale for Christmas A few years ago, Micheál Hurley first started to think about all the photos, archives, and documents that had been kept carefully at Hurley’s, The Pike. “Was there a story... Read More
16 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Support for Bereaved Parents in West Cork this Christmas As 2021 comes to a close and Christmas approaches, bereaved parents are the forefront of the minds of those working in the charity, Anam Cara. Throughout the month of December, they will continue to hold their face to face... Read More
15 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork East Fine Gael TD, David Stanton, has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, that funding of €500,000 is to be allocated for the provision of mental health day services in the East Cork area. This allocation is part of... Read More
15 December 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Huawei Ireland awarded €20,000 in academic scholarships to STEM students from University College Cork through its 2021 ‘Seeds for the Future’ ICT talent nurturing initiative. One of the largest scholarship programmes for STEM students in Ireland, a total of €250,000 in bursaries were awarded to fifty students from... Read More