If you’re in Cork City on Sunday around 12.30pm then head to the Grand Parade

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie On Sunday the 10th December, Cork International Choral Festival launches their exciting 2018 Gala Concerts box office in celebration of World Choral Day. This year will be the Festival’s 64th and will reaffirm its position as the longest running Festival in Cork. As part of the Glow Celebrations... Read More

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9th December, 2017

ENTERTAINMENT: Breakthrough Cancer Research Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea and Fashion Showcase

9 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Treat yourself and the ladies in your life to the perfect gift this Christmas, an afternoon of fashion, glamour and pampering at the Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea and Fashion Showcase in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research. The event will take place on Saturday, 6 January 2018 in... Read More

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9th December, 2017

CORK AIRPORT: Christmas Prize Giveaway in Mahon Point Shopping Centre this weekend

9 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Airport is giving away some amazing prizes this weekend at Mahon Point Shopping Centre as well as sharing their knowledge and tips for the perfect 2018 getaway direct from Cork to the UK, Europe or North America. Throughout Saturday and Sunday at Mahon Point Shopping Centre, if... Read More

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9th December, 2017

CBA Cork Business of the Year Awards finalists announced.

9 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie The Cork Business Association’s (CBA) has announced the finalists for this year’s ‘Cork Business of the Year Awards’. The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards night on 20th January at the Pairc Ui Chaoimh conference centre. The awards recognise the outstanding contribution of businesses and individuals... Read More

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8th December, 2017

SOCCER: RedFM take over from 96FM as partners of Cork City FC

8 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork’s RedFM are delighted to announce a new official partnership with Cork City Football Club for the 2018 season. The announcement was made earlier today on the same day that the recent double winners launched their 2018 jerseys with new kit partners Adidas. Speaking about the partnership Diarmuid... Read More

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8th December, 2017

EAST CORK: Extended family of John Power & Son visit Jameson Distillery Midleton

8 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie

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8th December, 2017

EDUCATION: Additional SNAs for Cork – Lombard

8 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Schools in Cork will benefit from additional SNAs next year; Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, said that this is part of an overall increase of 1,000 SNAS nationally in 2018, ensuring every child in Cork who needs an SNA will have one. Senator Lombard said: “This is great... Read More

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8th December, 2017

IRELAND FIRST ‘DYSON HOTEL’: Kinsale Hotel agrees promotional deal to demonstrate Dyson products

8 December 2017 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie The Blue Haven Hotel in Kinsale, Co. Cork was named the ‘Best Boutique Hotel in Ireland’ at The Irish Hospitality Awards 2017. Following on from that success, The Blue Haven has announced its partnership with Dyson to create Ireland’s first Dyson Hotel, which will combine the award-winning hospitality... Read More

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8th December, 2017

FARMING: State to provide €112,000 towards Agricultural shows in Cork

8 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork-based Fine Gael Senator, Tim Lombard, has announced that €112,000 has been granted to Cork for agricultural shows next year. This is part of a national allocation of €812,000 by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, which will benefit almost 120 agricultural shows throughout... Read More

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8th December, 2017

SAILING: Cork Week 2018 confirmed for RCYC Crosshaven

8 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie “It is with great excitement that the Royal Cork Yacht Club announces publication of the 2018 Notice of Race for Volvo Cork Week, which will take place at the Royal Cork Yacht Club from the 16th to the 21st of July, 2018.” 2016 saw a revived interest in... Read More

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8th December, 2017

CORK AIRPORT: Celebrates 4% increase in passenger numbers in November

8 December 2017 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Cork Airport has welcomed an increase of 4% in passenger numbers during November, compared to the same month last year. The figure is representative of 152,000 passengers flying into or out of Cork Airport last month compared to 146,000 in November 2016, an increase of 6,000 additional passengers... Read More

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8th December, 2017

SOCCER: Aspira continues sponsorship of Cork City FC

8 December 2017 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Aspira, the Cork-based consulting and enterprise IT services company, has announced the renewal of its principal sponsorship of Cork City FC for the 2018 season. The sponsorship deal will see the Aspira logo continue to adorn the back of the players’ new Adidas jerseys, which are set to... Read More

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