daa Group, the operator of Dublin and Cork Airports, Aer Rianta International (ARI) and daa International (daaI), recorded a profit before exceptional items of €98 million in 2022, compared to a loss of €101 million in the previous year. Cumulative daa group losses during COVID-19 (2020 and 2021) were €387 million. Turnover in 2022 was…
Cork’s newest bridge, funded by the National Transport Agency (NTA), is due to be lifted into place over the N40 South Ring Road overnight tomorrow The 63 metre pedestrian/cycle bridge and the adjoining kilometre-long cycle/ pathway will provide connectivity between Grange/Frankfield and the southern suburbs and will support residents, students and commuters to opt for…
MAGICAL MAY SUNDAY FESTIVAL IN EAST CORK LAUNCHES Glenbower Woods Welcomes All Ages for Creative Festival & Art Trail Embracing Nature A celebration of summer’s arrival, the May Sunday Festival in East Cork is one of the most unique and magical Irish festivals. Taking place at Glenbower Woods since the 1830’s, this year’s May Sunday…
The Cork International Hotel is celebrating World Book Day with a Paddington Bear themed event for all the family to enjoy. Hosted over three days, the hotel is providing an afternoon tea complete with marmalade sandwiches and a screening of the much-loved film starring Hugh Bonneville, Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. World Book Day is…
One of Ireland’s leading bakeries has revealed a surprising difference in the tastes of its customers in Dublin and Cork. Offbeat Donuts, which is proud to be 100% Irish, has found that customers in the capital seek out fruit flavours first. In Cork, it has emerged that consumers are in love with hazelnut, opting for…
HOPE’s Annual Cork Lunch is taking place on Friday May 5th at the Radisson Blu, Little Island. As you know, the Cork Lunch is a vital Event in the Fundraising Calendar and the money raised goes towards supporting over 60 Projects in Kolkata. This year is going to be very special, MCing our event is the…
On April 20th, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (The ASI) will host a Dementia Friendly Community Information evening in the Castle Hotel, Macroom, County Cork. People with dementia are among the most marginalised, socially excluded and highly stigmatised. To address the exclusion of people living with dementia, a new initiative has emerged on the landscape in the form of Dementia…
March was another record month at both Cork and Dublin airports with 181,000 passengers and 2.48 million travelling through each airport respectively, according to the airports’ operator daa. At Cork Airport, March has followed the trend set in January and February, with another impressive performance. Last weekend, Cork Airport surpassed 500,000 passengers in the year…
The Ballydehob Jazz Festival is back in full swing for its 17th edition this May bank holiday weekend with an incredible line up of gigs, art, and activities that promise to be the best yet! Music lovers can look forward to unique live original shows, a free music trail of over 30 Irish and international…
New Italian Cinema Events (N.I.C.E.) is bringing the world renowned Italian Film Festival to Cork and Dublin this month. The festival takes place in the Gate Cinema in Cork from April 20th – 23rd and in The Light House Cinema in Dublin from April 28th – May 1st. The programme features a mix of new…