“No lines, no lanes, no limits.” This is how Steven Munatones, open water swimmer, describes the joy of submerging yourself in the deep. Talk to any regular sea swimmer and they will extol its many benefits from boosting wellbeing and immunity to improved sleep and enjoying a wonderful sense of camaraderie among your fellow dippers.…
2024 is a special year of celebration dedicated to the enduring legacy of Alice Coltrane. A special collaboration – Celebrating Alice Coltrane – Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarp Collective featuring Brian Jackson – will feature internationally acclaimed harpist Alina Bzhezhinska, distinguished composer, musician and legendary Gil Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson, and celebrated saxophonist Tony Kofi –…
People supported by Cope Foundation, their families and staff are preparing to take on the 43rd Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon, which takes place on Sunday the 22nd of September. Cope Foundation is urging people from across Cork city, county and beyond to mobilise their teams and join #TeamCope. This year, the race kicks off at a later…
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD today welcome home the 133 athletes who competed for Ireland in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 64 women and 69 men competed across 14 sports, winning 7 Medals,…
New Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) are now in effect as of January 1, 2024. Employers must report specific “reportable benefits” such as the Remote Working Daily Allowance (€3.20 per day), Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Small Benefit Exemption. Avoid penalties for late adoption and ensure compliance by outsourcing your payroll to AG Associates. With their…
The Big Beach Clean 2024 is back and Clean Coasts are asking people to register to join the campaign. From September 20th to 22nd, volunteers across the country will gather to clean our beautiful beaches and contribute to a global effort to combat marine litter. This year, we are thrilled to announce that the initiative…
Food and fun for families is a special on the menu at this year’s Cork on a Fork Festival, which takes place from August 14-18 2024. What better way to round off the summer than by getting a taste of the unique flavours of Cork at the five-day food festival! Run by Cork City Council,…
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Taking place on Friday 20th September, this year’s Culture Night will follow last year’s extraordinarily successful night, where 1.2 million people participated in over 1,700 free cultural events around the country. This year, Culture Night aims to be even more inclusive, accessible and diverse while showcasing the best of both the traditional and evolving arts…
The Metropole Hotel has launched an exclusive Afternoon Tea menu in collaboration with Maharani Gin and Rebel City Distillery as part of the Cork on a Fork Festival. The specially curated menu celebrates the vibrant flavours and artisanal craftsmanship of Cork. Each dish is thoughtfully designed by the chefs at the hotel to pair with…