Volvo Cork Week 2024 (15-19th July) was a resounding success with over 120 boats and 1,200 competitors. The world-class event which incorporated the 1720 European Championships, and welcomed teams from Ireland, France, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Ecuador, and the United States to Crosshaven. They enjoyed a full five-day programme of…
Dance Cork Firkin Crane’s Summer/Autumn 2024 season launches with an exhilarating programme of performances, residencies, and workshops, celebrating dance from across Ireland and the globe, and offering unique opportunities for community engagement and artistic development from July to November 2024. Dance Cork Firkin Crane’s Executive Artistic Director Laurie Uprichard said: “This season offers a sweeping look…
The Harbour Race has always been an iconic, special occasion for Volvo Cork Week. On the third day of the regatta, well over one hundred boats, stretching half a mile along a single start line, raced in the world’s second largest natural harbour. Cork Harbour has been a working port and defensive hub for centuries…
Cork City FC says fans travelling back from the All-Ireland on Monday could use the opportunity to join them at the K-Club where they will be hosting the second of this year’s Corporate Golf Days. The business community is getting a chance to play on the Co Kildare course which previously hosted world-class players…
Volvo Cork Week, taking place at Royal Cork Yacht Club this week (July 15th to 19th) is committed to making the world-renowned regatta a green event by taking significant steps to conserve the ocean habitat of Cork Harbour. Organisers are striving to achieve the gold standard ‘Clean Regatta’ certification from Sailors for the Sea, the world’s leading…
A Cork City centre hotel has launched a Summer Special Menu which focuses on sustainability and supporting local producers. The Metropole, which is located on McCurtain St in the heart of the VQ, has a target of reducing food waste by 20%. The team are monitoring closely all waste and food sources and are using…
Niall Breslin, AKA Bressie, will bring ‘The Voice of the Small’ to the scenic village of Ballycotton in East Cork on Saturday July 20th. Taking to the stage at Sea Church, the event promises a soul stirring evening of carefully crafted soundtracks, curated visuals, stories and spoken word celebrating the small voices that have big…
The Cork Wine School and O’Donovan’s Off Licence are excited to announce the 2024 course schedule. This is designed for those seeking formal qualifications or an understanding of wines and spirits produced around the globe. Gary O’Donovan set up The Cork Wine School to provide people based in the south of the country with a…
The Everyman and Coughlan’s Live are delighted to present The Everyman After Dark, a new late night concert series boasting a host of incredible acts from Cork and beyond. From 9pm, sit back and enjoy a summer night brimming with top-notch entertainment. Funded by the Arts Council and the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media under the Night Time…
Adrian O’Herlihy from Carrigaline has been honoured for his unwavering participation and dedication to community services. The volunteer has tirelessly given his time and energy to community groups in his area for many years with due reward now. Adrian is the latest recipient of the Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Awards which recognises people…