Fair Seas has welcomed the news that Ireland’s eighth national park will be located off the coast of Kerry. The first Marine National Park is located in an area previously identified by the environmental coalition as an area of interest for Marine Protected Areas. It is also home to Ireland’s only Hope Spot. In…
Be the envy of the ‘ton’ and experience what it’s like to be the Season’s Diamond at Cork’s most historic city centre hotel Turn your favourite fiction into reality and live out your regency fantasy with the newly launched ‘Season’s Diamond Package’ from the creative minds at the historic Imperial Hotel, Cork. This season they…
Local drinks manufacturers in Cork believe that policymakers should recognise their vital contribution to the local economy and ensure evidence-based alcohol-related policies which recognise that Ireland’s attitude to drinking has changed dramatically in the last twenty years. The call will come at the Cork presentation of Pride of Place – Policies for the growth of the Irish…
The semi-final of Diageo Ireland’s World Class Cocktail Competition, held at the historic Cork City Gaol recently, marked a significant milestone for the renowned event. For the first time in its history, the competition ventured beyond Dublin’s borders, embracing Cork’s vibrant culture and showcasing the city’s rich culinary and artistic heritage. Eight of Ireland’s…
Cork City FC has announced a new location for the popular ‘Corky Camps’ this summer. The mixed camps will take place for two weeks in Clonakilty which is the first time the club has run a camp outside the city. The girls-only camps, which were launched last year, are returning in 2024, with two camps…
Trigon Hotels will be taking a break from their laptops and computers this Friday for Workplace Wellbeing Day. Team members will be switching off their emails for the morning and recharging their mental batteries. It’s one of a number of activities planned by the hotel group which comprises the Metropole Hotel and Cork International Hotel. …
The world-renowned Cork International Choral Festival is set to take centre stage next week, with over 5,000 participants from across the Globe due to bring their musical talents to the city. Billed as one of Europe’s most prestigious choral events, the festival, now in its 69th year, runs from 1st – 5th May, The spectacular…
Dive into a word lover’s paradise with POP at Elizabeth Fort, a free outdoor event featuring the best of local poetry, writing, spoken word, storytelling, and performance. Calling all book lovers! Elizabeth Fort is set to host a free celebration of books, writing, reading, poetry, creativity, and spoken word as part of the Cork World…
The Think Before You Flush Campaign, operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Uisce Éireann, had a presence at this year’s National Marine Environment Conference (NMEC) organised by Green Schools. The conference is a gathering of students and teachers from all over the country to learn more about how they can help in shaping our…
The annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle returns for its 13th year, and will take place on Saturday, 8th June, starting at Camden Fort Meagher, with a choice of routes around Cork Harbour. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome, and they can choose to cover 60km, 90km or 120km. The popular sportive will once again raise…