Trigon Hotels has announced the appointment of Jan Mitchell as the Deputy General Manager of The Metropole Hotel in Cork. Jan has extensive experience in hospitality, conferences and banqueting. The Cork native spent many years working in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods sector before moving into hospitality. She has been responsible for managing some of…
One of Ireland’s most historic hotels is celebrating 125 years at the centre of Cork life. The Metropole Hotel has welcomed Oscar-winning actors, producers and directors, Nobel laureate writers and grammy award-winning singers since its doors first opened in 1897. It was designed by architect Arthur Hill and built to the highest standards and opulence…
“This race is all about survival and arrival and I believe I have a better chance of finishing this race than anyone” – Pat Lawless Green Rebel will be the main sponsor for sailor Pat Lawless as he attempts to become the first Irish person to sail around the world non-stop as part of the…
Archaeological investigations at, and adjoining, the site of the former Nancy Spain’s Public House, Barrack Street, Cork, have revealed unprecedented insights into the turbulent history and evolution of the country’s southern capital. The discoveries relate to two separate and distinct periods of Cork’s history. The first discovery relates to a previously unknown exceptionally large…