Cork City businesses invited to participate in the ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign

As the winter months draw near and the nights grow longer, Cork City Council and Cork Business Association (CBA) have announced a ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign, an initiative aimed at enhancing safety and fostering a sense of community in the city centre. The campaign, part of Cork City Council’s ongoing Night Time Economy Strategy, responds…

PTSB announces multi-year partnership with Ireland’s Autism Charity

PTSB has announced a multi-year partnership with AsIAm, Ireland’s Autism Charity, that will enable the charity to further support autistic customers and families and to promote and drive greater inclusivity in Irish society. The bank has also become the first financial institution in Ireland to be accredited with Autism-Friendly branches in key locations across the…

New book delves into the fascinating history of Bishopstown

A new book delving into the fascinating history of Bishopstown is set to captivate local residents and history buffs alike. “Bishopstown Times & Tales,” by Pat Callanan, offers a captivating journey through the area’s past, from its ancient origins to modern times. The book is a treasure trove of stories, photographs, and historical accounts that…

EHS International Launches €3 Million Safety Training and R&D Facility

 EHS International has officially opened a €3 million Safety Training and Research & Development facility in Little Island, Cork, establishing a new benchmark for fire safety training nationwide. The state-of-the-art 11,000 sq ft centre, spearheaded by founder and CEO Chris Mee, will provide the most advanced fire and safety courses — such as cutting-edge firefighter…

Ballymaloe Craft Fair 2024: 200 exhibitors showcasing best of Irish craft and design returns to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November

The beloved Ballymaloe Craft Fair, showcasing the best of Irish-made craft and design, is returning to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November, just in time for the 2024 festive shopping season. Each weekend, from November 15th-17th and 22nd-24th, more than 200 of Ireland’s finest artists, designers and food producers will display their products as Ballymaloe Grainstore transforms…

Tripadvisor names Cork restaurant among the top 10% worldwide

The Met Bar and Restaurant at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City has received a top honour by the globally recognised travel website Tripadvisor.   The Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period. The Met Bar and Restaurant scored a spot at the top thanks to their reviews…

Cork Airport continues to be Ireland’s fastest-growing airport

Cork and Dublin airports saw record-breaking numbers of passengers passing through their terminals again in September, daa confirmed today while releasing monthly passenger numbers. The two airports welcomed a total of 3.38 million passengers in September, a 5% increase on the same month last year.   Demand for travel was buoyed by late summer breaks,…

Professor Barry O’Reilly on “Manopause” and the Importance of Addressing Men’s Health

Introducing Professor Barry O’Reilly, one of the distinguished recipients of the Men of the Year 2024 award — a special honour to be celebrated at the Most Stylish Celebration hosted by Hi Style on 23rd November 2024.  As Clinical Director and Founder of aNuMe, a wellness and aesthetics clinic in Cork, Professor O’Reilly brings decades…

Cork City Ballet’s production of The Sleeping Beauty

Prepare to be enchanted as Cork City Ballet in association with Cork Opera House, Cork City Council, RedFM and Benchmark International reawakens the timeless tale of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece – The Sleeping Beauty at the Cork Opera House from Thursday 7th – Saturday 9th November (with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30 pm). Directed by CCB’s…