15 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 24.5 million Spaniards to read about Cork Four Spanish travel journalists have been exploring Cork and Ireland’s Ancient East, as guests of Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland this summer. They represent various Spanish publications – including a lifestyle magazine, national and regional newspapers, as well as popular websites... Read More
14 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork based Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has – this summer – criticised the outrageous expense and impracticalities facing West Cork bus users. Senator Lombard said: “Over the past couple of years I have been campaigning for the reduction of fares for West Cork bus services. “While the... Read More
13 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West Margaret Murphy O’Mahony has raised serious concerns about the speed limits on certain roads across West Cork. She says locals and tourists are avoiding walking and cycling along the roads because cars and trucks are able to drive up to 80kph.... Read More
12 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie In recent weeks Cork Airport won the top award for European airports in its class from the Airport Council International (ACI) in Limassol, Cyprus last night (Wednesday, 26 June). Cork Airport, Ireland’s fastest growing and most punctual airport, was named Best Airport in Europe serving under five million... Read More
11 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Free events and entertainment for Australia Day in Cobh 1500 Australians will arrive in Cobh early on Thursday morning, 11 July, aboard the cruise ship Sea Princess to a true Irish ‘Australia Day’ welcome. The stop is part of a 107 day around the world cruise from Sydney... Read More
11 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie What: The Good Room in association with Cork Opera House presents Cork Podcast Festival When: Friday 11th – Sunday 13th October 2019 Where: Various Venues, Cork City Ed O’Leary and Joe Kelly of The Good Room, the duo behind IMRO Award Winning Live At St. Luke’s concert series,... Read More
10 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie 2 million British TV viewers to see Ireland on popular show Chris Tarrant’s popular TV series Extreme Railway Journeys has been filming in Co Cork and around Ireland. The show has around 2 million viewers per episode and airs on Channel 5 in Britain. Filming here was supported... Read More
9 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork ARC Cancer Support House, which offers a range of support services to people with cancer and their families, have launched a major new fundraising campaign aimed at facilitating the organisation’s move to a new city premises. The campaign, generously supported by Casey’s Furniture and in partnership with... Read More
8 July 2019 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Aindrias Moynihan has called on the Office of Public Works to consider expanding the options on the Heritage Card so that tourists and visitors from across the country can visit heritage sites in Cork and around Ireland The current card is... Read More
7 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork hurling legend Joe Dean officially launched the 2019 ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ Charity walk which is set to return for a 7th year on Sunday, July 21st. The walk will raise vital funds for the Mercy Cancer Care Centre and Psycho-Oncology services. The popular charity walk... Read More
6 July 2019 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North West Michael Moynihan says figures released by the Minister for Health reveal the true extent of the waiting list crisis for cataract surgery across Cork and Kerry. At the end of May, there were 523 people waiting for cataract surgery in the... Read More
5 July 2019 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A programme of one dozen events beginning in July will be presented in Ballymaloe Grainstore, Shanagarry, East Cork. Under the direction of Rory Allen, the Grainstore offers a wide range of quality performances to audiences in East Cork and beyond. The line-up includes Irish vocal artists, a renowned... Read More