4 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ballymaloe Grainstore will welcome the award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Gemma Hayes for her first performance in the venue on Saturday 22 February at 8pm. 2020 saw Gemma and her family to relocate from London to West Cork. It was there that she reignited her passion for songwriting that provided the... Read More
4 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie When: Feb 27th – March 2nd 2025 Where: Various Venues, Cork Ortús Chamber Music Festival will celebrate the phenomenal 10th anniversary of the festival with concerts and events from February 27th to March 2nd 2025 in Blackrock Castle, Dripsey Castle Estate, Sirius Arts Centre Cobh and in a variety of... Read More
3 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Five extraordinary runners will lead the way, sharing their personal journeys of triumphs, challenges, and preparation for the 2025 Cork City Marathon. The Cork City Marathon has joined forces with the influential athletics podcast and blog, The Runners Diary, to launch the Marathon Leaders Program for 2025. This... Read More
3 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Laura Harmon has been elected to Seanad Éireann, making her the only woman in the Oireachtas representing Cork City as it currently stands (there are at least two County Cork Senators because Macroom Fine Gael councillor Eileen Lynch and former Fianna Fáil TD Margaret Murphy O’Mahony both won... Read More
3 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Australian entertainment icon Jason Donovan is coming to Ireland for his “Doin’ Fine 25” tour. This tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen accompanied by his live band. The Doin’ Fine 25 Tour begin in February 2025 and include... Read More
3 February 2025 By Roger Kennedy roger@TheCork.ie After spending last year in the First Division, Cork City is once again playing in the Premier League of Ireland. The Cork-based team was dominant in the second tier of Irish football, finishing the year with 78 points from 36 games, leaving UC Dublin trailing them by 22... Read More
2 February 2025 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Business Association Hosts First Business Event with Valerie O’Sullivan, New CEO of Cork City Council Cork Business Association (CBA) is inviting members and local business leaders to the very first networking event with Valerie O’Sullivan, the newly appointed Chief Executive of Cork City Council, and her directorate.... Read More
2 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Offices Support Over 441 Small Businesses and 2,313 Jobs According to New Figures Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Peter Burke, T.D., has announced the annual results of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) which showed that Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Offices supported... Read More
2 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Get ready to toast the ultimate celebration of Irish whiskey and spirits! The third annual Cork Whiskey Fest returns from 21st to 23rd March 2025, taking over bars and venues across MacCurtain Street, Cork City. The festival was officially launched recently at The Shelbourne Bar with key sponsors Irish Distillers... Read More
1 February 2025 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Land Development Agency and Cork City Council announce plans for 140 affordable homes The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced plans for over 140 new homes in Cork city centre to be delivered in partnership with Cork City Council. The affordable homes are planned for a 0.6-acre Cork... Read More
1 February 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Record-breaking fish hooked by Irish anglers in 2024 feature in new report Two giant fish specimens feature in a newly-published book displaying some of the largest fish caught in Ireland in 2024. New records include a 4.37kg Gilthead bream caught by a Co. Cork angler, and a 38cm-long... Read More
31 January 2025 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie As the 2025 Cork City Marathon approaches, organisers are reminding participants that this is more than just a race—it’s a journey of personal growth, determination, and community spirit. If you’ve signed up for the event on Sunday, June 1, 2025, or are considering taking part, the Cork City... Read More