Spike Island have announced they will commemorate the 86th anniversary of its independence on Saturday July 13th with a fireworks display setting Cork Harbour alight. This momentous occasion for one of Ireland’s most iconic historical landmarks will also include a family fun evening to mark the handover of the prison fortress from Britain on July…
For a Father’s Day gift as special as Dad himself, explore Standún—the multi-award-winning, Irish-owned gifting haven nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Spiddal, Galway. Since its establishment in 1946, this cherished landmark has drawn visitors for nearly eight decades. Celebrated for its harmonious fusion of traditional Irish treasures and premium global brands, it offers an…
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin T.D., has approved the Crawford Art Gallery (CAG) redevelopment project to proceed to invitation to tender stage. The ambitious redevelopment of the Gallery is one of the projects included in the programme of investment under the National Development Plan, which will see many…
Sanctuary Runners, the award-winning Solidarity-Through-Sport movement founded in Cork in 2018, this morning presented a very special ‘Thank You’ card to the outgoing Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr Kieran McCarthy. The card, measuring 4ft in height, was presented in recognition of the Lord Mayor Cllr Kieran McCarthy’s support for their movement during his year…
Vince Goggin, Plant Director, PepsiCo Carrigaline; Padraig Mallon, CEO, The Crann Centre; Brian Colgan, Plant Director, PepsiCo Little Island; and Evelyn Power, Fundraising Manager, The Crann Centre, pictured getting up close with the UEFA Champions League trophy ahead of this weekend’s final in London. Picture: Alison Miles /OSM PHOTO UEFA Champions League trophy makes a pre-final…
Cork Airport is set to welcome over 57,000 passengers this June Bank Holiday Weekend. As post-primary schools break for summer holidays, the weekend ahead will see tens of thousands of passengers taking off on summer holidays across Europe and beyond. Thousands more from the UK, Continental Europe and further afield will touch down in Cork…
~ 1.3 million Investment in Enhancing Care and Comfort for Residents ~ Mount Sackville Nursing Home is thrilled to announce the successful launch of a €1.3m extension to their nursing home located in spacious grounds on Tower Road, bordering the Phoenix Park on one side and Farmleigh Estate on the other. This expansion marks a…
People supported by Cope Foundation will be joining teams of golfers this summer in an effort to raise funds to empower people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The Cork based charity is hoping to raise €1 million through fundraising activities this year to help build a bespoke six-bedroom house in the Mayfield area. …
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Patrick O’Donovan TD has today announced 28 funding awards valued at €34 million to support research across seven Higher Education Institutions. Among the successful research projects are: Design development of sustainable support structures for larger offshore wind turbines Investigating the effectiveness of a nasal vaccine…
An event hosted by nature restoration charity Hometree next week will hear a warning that food technologies are likely to cause significant disruption to the meat and dairy industries. Changing Landscapes will take place next Thursday, 30th May at The Falls Hotel, Ennistymon, Co. Clare. Dustin Benton of Green Alliance will tell attendees that advancements in…