CORK CRAFT MONTH LAUNCHES 2020 PROGRAMME CELEBRATING GREAT IRISH CRAFT August festival to focus on sustainability and embrace the virtual in 2020

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Cork Craft & Design, Ireland’s largest social enterprise for craftspeople, has launched its exciting 2020 programme for Cork Craft Month this August. Celebrating contemporary Irish craft, over 50 masterclasses, craft trails, demonstrations, conversations and product launches, as well as virtual behind-the-scenes exhibitions, open studio tours and family-friendly activities are planned to date across the month, with…

New look botanical Panorama Terrace at The Montenotte is set to be Cork’s hottest summer spot for al fresco fun!

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The Montenotte’s outdoor terrace has undergone a stunning botanical transformation just in time for their reopening this week. The lavish new look ‘Panorama Terrace’, which was created by designer Jane Gilloway, takes inspiration from the hotel’s sunken Victorian Gardens with living walls, lush greenery and a floral symphony.   The space has become a summer…

Cork scoops five in Retail Excellence Ireland’s top 100 stores, from almost 700 entries

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We are lovers of retail here at Business Cork and we know that Cork is a top spot for retail. The city centre is full of charm and wonderful places to eat.   Five Cork city centre stores have been selected in Retail Excellence Ireland’s top 100 stores, from almost 700 entries.  It recognises their superior…

MURPHY’S CORK OYSTER AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC BOOST LOCALLY 

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ONE OF IRELAND’S FASTEST GROWING FESTIVALS IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED The official launch of the Murphy’s Cork Oyster and Seafood Festival 2019, in association with Failte Ireland and “Taste the Island” will take place today (Friday, 23rd Aug). This is the biggest ever Murphy’s Cork Oyster and Seafood Festival. Murphy’s are the title sponsor for the…

Cork city centre ‘Parklet’ officially opens today offering a sense of tranquility to urban dwellers

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The Parklet is the ultimate city centre ‘chillzone’. The Peoples’ Parklet on Douglas St will officially be opened this afternoon, Wednesday, July 24. The project was brought to life following a funding application by the Cork Transport and Mobility Forum (CTMF)  to Cork City Council’s City Centre Placemaking Fund. According to CTMF, the People’s Parklet…