Cork International Hotel launches frighteningly good Halloween break

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…

Visit Witch Hattie Goodspell’s House 2023

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…

The Purty Kitchen launches year round Al-Fresco Dinning

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…

Winterval Festival Programme announced for 2023

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…

Two local companies announced as sponsors of Cork Oyster Shucking Championship

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’s Delicious Blush Sauvignon: A Captivating Fusion of Elegance and Flavour from Ireland’s No 1 New Zealand Wine Brand.

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 TO HOST FUNDRAISING DINNER IN AID OF COPE FOUNDATION

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…

Get into the summer spirit with ALDI’s exclusive range of award-winning gin, whiskey, vodka and rum

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…

Graham Norton surprises Cork’s 96FM listeners as the first special guest on the radio station’s new morning show

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,…