Traders from the VQ area of Cork City put on a flipping good performance this morning for the Metropole Hotel’s annual pancake race. James Healy of the Shelbourne Bar beat off stiff competition to claim the winning title, which he had taken two years ago. The pancake race was a Shrove Tuesday tradition when Thompsons Bakery…
As we start a new year, the great AI debate rages on, with one key question on everyone’s lips: How can we utilise this incredibly advanced, continuously evolving technology as a help rather than a hindrance? Global cybersecurity leader, Trend Micro, consulted the next generation to find the answer, using their 2024 ‘What’s Your Story?’ video competition to…
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…