Ambassadors, Consuls and Honorary Consuls attend ‘Cork Diplomat Dinner’

4 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Cork County Hall and the Radisson Hotel Little Island saw what is, with forty five countries represented, perhaps, the largest gathering of Ambassadors and Diplomats outside Dublin, descend on Cork to attend the DIPLOMAT Dinner 2016. The event founders, John X Miller and Michael Mulcahy, said, “The... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, NEWS

3rd November, 2016

Clayton Hotel Silver Springs Hotel Cork opens rennovated Ballroom, Meeting and Events Centre

3 November 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie If you are from Cork you will have doubtless attend many events in “The Silver Springs”, which is a landmark Hotel on the Eastern approaches to the City. The Clayton Hotel Silver Springs – to use it’s full name – has formally opened its newly renovated... Read More

BUSINESS, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd November, 2016

Cork Film Festival shines spotlight on Irish cinema

3 November 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Irish film is in the spotlight at this year’s Cork Film Festival, with the European premiere of I Am Not a Serial Killer among the highly acclaimed homegrown productions to be screened from 11-20 November. The psychological thriller directed by Cork’s own Billy O’Brien, produced by Nick Ryan... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

3rd November, 2016

Free Entry to Cobh Heritage Centre for ancestors of emigrants who left from Cobh and Geneology talks on 5-6 November

3 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Do you have family who emigrated from Cobh? Cobh Heritage Centre in Cobh Co Cork is opening its doors for free on November 5-6 2016 to anyone whose ancestors departed from Cobh in the past. Cobh was once the biggest port of emigration from Ireland, with more... Read More

AREA: EAST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

2nd November, 2016

University College Cork awards four Honorary Doctorates

2 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie University College Cork conferred its highest honour on four key national and international figures (today Wednesday) in recognition of their outstanding contribution and success in their fields. Taking place on Boole Day, the birthdate of George Boole and one of the University’s most eminent professors, UCC President... Read More

EDUCATION, HEALTH

2nd November, 2016

Fundraiser Concert in Cork City Freemasons Hall

2 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie A Musical Miscellany at the Freemasons’ Hall Fundraiser in aid of Cork International Choral Festival and Autism Assistance Dogs, Ireland Saturday 19th November, 7pm The Masonic Hall Easily Cork city’s most atmospheric room and, in its 246th year, the oldest performance space of the city, The Masonic... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, HEALTH, NEWS

1st November, 2016

IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme announces partnership with Musgrave

1 November 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation Programme has announced details of a sponsorship that sees Musgrave partner the nine month business incubation programme based at University College Cork (UCC), which is aimed at nurturing, developing and strengthening entrepreneurial potential among recent graduates from any discipline, from any third level... Read More

BUSINESS, EDUCATION, NEWS

31st October, 2016

Free educational programme for parent/carers of children with asthma in Glen Resource Centre, Cork

31 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie The Asthma Society of Ireland’s new educational peer support programme for parents/carers of children with asthma which is being rolled out in six areas across Ireland this year and is currently enrolling new participants for the next programme in Cork. The programme commences on Tuesday 1st November... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, HEALTH, NEWS

31st October, 2016

Cork Punter Turns 50c into €16,500

31 October 2016 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A Cork punter kicked off their Halloween Bank Holiday weekend with a fright, but the good kind, when they scooped €16,500.50 thanks to their Euromillions bet. The bet had the miniscule stake of just 50 cent on the four numbers 10, 16, 19 and 43 to be drawn... Read More

ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th October, 2016

Film In Cork announces details of 2017 Short Script Award, with €8,000 up for grabs

28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Film In Cork, through the support of the Arts Offices of Cork City and County Councils, is delighted to announce the launch of the 2017 Short Script Award. This funding initiative aims to foster creative and resourceful filmmaking in the Cork region. Film In Cork is looking... Read More

AREA: CORK CITY, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS

28th October, 2016

Liadh Ní Riada MEP expresses ‘anger and disappointment’ at closure of West Cork Development Partnership

28 October 2016 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has criticised the Government’s haphazard implementation of flawed policy’, which she says has resulted in the closure of West Cork Development Partnership. The rural and community organisation has been forced to shut its doors today with the loss of up to nine... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, NEWS, POLITICS, SINN FÉIN

28th October, 2016

West Cork says ‘Guten Tag’ in Germany

28 October 2016 By Bryan T. Smyth bryan@TheCork.ie Twenty-nine (29) Irish tourism companies, including outdoor events group Wanderlust (based in Glengarriff), travelled to Offenbach, near Frankfurt – to take part in a B2B workshop and networking event with leading German tour operators. The event was organised by Tourism Ireland, in a bid to grow visitor... Read More

AREA: WEST CORK, ENTERTAINMENT, NEWS