Aer Lingus raise money for Cork ARC Cancer Support House

top of page 24 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Now well into its second decade, the Annual Aer Lingus Autumn Lunch in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House will take place on Wednesday 26th October at 12:00pm in the Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Cork. Each year this most stylish event offers attendees a... Read More

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21st October, 2016

Edwina Currie to be guest speaker at Cork Business Awards 2016

top of page 21 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie TV Personality, Author and former British Cabinet Minister Edwina Currie will be the Guest Speaker at The Cork Business Awards 2016 on November 25th. The former MP and Cabinet Minister is known as outspoken and controversial and served in the Government of Prime Minister Margaret... Read More

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20th October, 2016

Free Parking in Cork City in run-up to Christmas 2016

top of page 20 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Shoppers and visitors to the city can avail of 2 hours free parking between 10am- 12 noon (Mon – Thurs) in both North Main St and Paul St car parks. Late night shoppers and those visiting restaurants in the area can also avail of... Read More

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19th October, 2016

Zombie themed fun run in Ballincollig Regional Park raises money for Mercy Hospital Cork

top of page 19 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Prepare to be scared – Zombie Fun Run in aid of Mercy Hospital Foundation Saturday, October 29th @ Ballincollig Regional Park Do you think you can outrun “bloodthirsty” zombies as they chase you around Ballincollig Regional Park on Saturday, October 29th? Hordes of flesh-eating zombies will... Read More

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18th October, 2016

Inland Fisheries Ireland invites applications for funding from Cork to improve access to angling facilities

top of page 19 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A new fund to support projects that will contribute to the delivery of an accessible and sustainable, world class inland fisheries resource has been established. Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has announced an overall Capital Works Fund of €500,000 available for angling groups and clubs across... Read More

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18th October, 2016

Kinsale RNLI presented with National Marine Gallantry and Meritorious Service Award

top of page 18 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The volunteer lifeboat crew from Kinsale RNLI in Co Cork has been awarded a Marine Meritorious Service Medal. The award in recognition of the crew’s rapid response, professionalism and skill in saving lives was presented by the Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport Shane... Read More

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18th October, 2016

Cork Film Festival 2016

top of page 18 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Cork Film Festival will launch its 2016 programme today, with this year’s event showcasing home-grown talent alongside international features, and a strong focus on documentary film. Ireland’s oldest film festival takes place 11-20 November and will screen more than 70 feature films,... Read More

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18th October, 2016

‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ walk raises €42,150 in aid of The Mercy Cancer Appeal

top of page 18 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie On Sunday July 17th, 540 people participated in the fourth annual 22km ‘Make Your Mark on Cancer’ charity walk from The Viaduct to Bandon, raising €42,150 in aid of The Mercy Cancer Appeal. The 22km walk, which was started in memory of Cork man, Mark... Read More

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18th October, 2016

Grandons Toyota sponsor Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium Cork

top of page 18 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium has announced a new partnership with Grandon Car Sales of Glanmire, with the addition of a new 24 dog Mini Open Stake to the Cork racing calendar. The Grandons Toyota Mini Open will begin on Saturday 29th October and run over... Read More

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17th October, 2016

Cork businesses meet in Brussels

top of page 17 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork Convention Bureau joined Tourism Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in Brussels, for a networking ‘Meet in Ireland’ event which was attended by conference buyers from top international associations. The headquarters of more than 2,000 associations are in Brussels, making the city an important source... Read More

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16th October, 2016

€500k EuroMillions Plus ticket sold in SuperValu, Macroom, Co Cork

top of page 16 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie While there was no winner of Friday’s (October 14) headline €17 million EuroMillions draw, but one lucky player from Cork did scoop the EuroMillions Plus top prize of €500,000. Remarkably, this is the 21st EuroMillions Plus top prize win of €500,000 in 2016. EuroMillions Plus... Read More

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16th October, 2016

More than 3,100 people will graduate from University College Cork this month

top of page 16 October 2016 By Bryan Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The UCC Autumn conferrings start on Monday and will run this Monday (17) and Tuesday (18 October) and the following week on Tuesday 25th – Friday 28th October. There are three ceremonies most days at 10am, 12.30pm and 3pm. Over 3,100 students will be conferred... Read More

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