The Cork International Hotel has teamed up with Leahy’s Open Farm to launch a special Halloween family package. The two-night stay includes tickets to the ‘Boo!! Experience’ at the popular East Cork attraction. The hotel’s team has also compiled a wicked schedule of Halloween-themed activities for the midterm break including daily pumpkin hunts, a monster…
The Happy Halloween experience returns to Limerick and Cork for 2023! Magic Hammer Events in association with Dunnes Stores present this charming children’s Halloween event that is “spooky, not scary”! Come meet Hattie O’Goodspell, the good witch of Munster in her enchanted house. Firstly, you will meet a trainee witch that hasn’t received her license…
Renowned Dun Laoghaire bar and gastropub, The Purty Kitchen, is thrilled to announce the official opening of a new, year round al-fresco dining area. ‘The Courtyard’ at The Purty Kitchen will allow customers to enjoy all the benefits of eating outdoors, while remaining protected from the often-unreliable Irish weather. Combining good, hearty and delicious food…
Waterford will host its 11th annual Winterval Festival from November 17th to December 23rd. Today (October 11th) festival organisers unveil a programme of over 40 events with the festivities set to officially begin with a gigantic Christmas Parade rolling through Waterford city on a 1km route from its Quayside to the top of John Robert’s…
Staff at the Metropole Hotel are putting final preparations in place for this weekend’s Cork Oyster Shucking Championship, which will include a demonstration from world record oyster shucker Paddy McMurray. Local drinks distributor Barry & Fitzwilliam and Murphy’s Irish Stout have come on board and are sponsoring the event, which is part of the Cork…
Villa Maria hosted a special Villa Maria Summer Soiree on the lawn at the Radisson St Helens, Dublin to celebrate the launch of Villa Maria Blush Sauvignon to the Irish market. Spotted enjoying the summer evening drinks reception were Sonya Lennon, Terrie McEvoy and her husband David Fitzpatrick, Grace Mongey , James Patrice Butler, Eabha…
Trigon Hotels is to celebrate its ongoing partnership with Cope Foundation at a gala event where guests can sample local and artisan dishes created by Trigon chefs. ‘The Garden Table’ is a fundraising dinner taking place at the Beech Hill Garden Centre in Montenotte on the evening of August 24th. Cope Foundation is a not-for-profit…
Raise a glass to glorious summer evenings this August Bank Holiday with ALDI’s award-winning selection of spirits! Head to your nearest ALDI to discover a range of premium gin, whiskey, vodka, and rum that you won’t find anywhere else – all at prices that won’t break the bank! Whether you’re after a refreshing gin and…
Entertaining the kids for the holidays can sometimes be an arduous task and there is a fine line between allowing a little extra screen time and complete ipad domination. A nice idea is to get on the wellies and get out into the great outdoors but there is only so much exploration that can be…
Television and radio star Graham Norton surprised Cork’s 96FM listeners this morning when he dropped into the radio station studios at St Patrick’s Place in Cork city to wish Lorraine Murphy and Ross Browne the very best of luck with their new breakfast show – ‘Lorraine & Ross in the Morning on Cork’s 96FM.’ Graham,…