The much anticipated Xplore Clonakilty app today launched in the West Cork town at The Waterfront, with Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Orla O’Donovan, local retailers Oonagh Croke and Michelle Mitton and Mayor of Clonakilty Anthony McDermott. As Clonakilty welcomes tourists in their numbers, the new app is set to enhance the visitor experience. Designed on the…
Calling all local tourism providers and attractions! Attend this workshop to learn how you can be part of Cruise Tourism when it returns in 2022 On Thursday 15th July, Cobh and Harbour Chamber and the Port of Cork will jointly host an online cruise tourism workshop. The workshop is aimed at local tourist attractions…
Further and higher education, along with research and innovation will be key to our country’s recovery from COVID-19 according to Niall Collins, Minister of State with responsibility for Skills and Further Education. Launching, by video, the official publication of the ‘Vision for Tertiary Education’ and ‘FET College of the Future’ papers developed by Education & Training…
A vibrant new street food offering has opened in the heart of Cork’s Victorian Quarter. Harley’s StrEAT Market is located next to The Metropole Hotel and features cocktails and coffee, tacos and speciality BBQ burgers all made with locally sourced ingredients. The first vendors are Taco Rebel, Bevs and Brews, and BBQ pop-up Bird…
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Colm Kelleher launches an artwork in textiles by Anne Kiely and Carmel Creaner called ‘Plus ca change: the woven history of Douglas’ in the newly re-opened and refurbished Douglas Library. Made over a seven-month period, this work is a response to stories collected from the community of Douglas based on the history of…
Zenith Energy and EI-H2 have announced plans for a joint venture to develop a 3.2 gigawatt (GW) green energy facility at Bantry Bay to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia. The project will involve the engagement of key stakeholders in conducting a detailed feasibility study to explore the project’s full potential. The new facility,…
‘I want to take you to the island’ are no doubt Paul Brady lyrics which will be heard on Route 210! It was with great excitement that the residents and commuters of Cork’s Little Island – City Centre -Northside corridor welcomed the news of the first-ever bus route to service their area. Commencing Wednesday 7th July, Cork…
For the very first time, The Everyman is swapping the walls of their beautiful Victorian Theatre, for the ancient walls of Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street, Cork. The Everyman Outdoors, presented in association with Cork City Council, will bring the vibrant energy of The Everyman outside into the historic heart of the city. Across five weekends in July and August, The Everyman will bring you Cork’s finest comedy,…
Bank of Ireland has issued a warning to the public advising extra caution around fraudulent text messages in circulation this week. There has been a spike in ‘smishing’, where fraudsters send fake text messages, which appear to come from Bank of Ireland, and direct customers to fake websites imitating Bank of Ireland websites. Since last…
The Director of the ISI, Michael McNaughton, today published the ISI’s Annual Report 2020. Highlights of the 2020 Annual Report include: The Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020 was published. The personal insolvency framework remained operational and continued to be available to those who needed it despite logistical challenges for the ISI, and for the framework in…