From August 9th-25th, 20 of Ireland’s best makers will descend on Ballymaloe Grainstore in Cork for Irish Design Works 2024, a free exhibition of contemporary craft and design including furniture, ceramics and sculpture aimed at showcasing the best of Irish artisan crafts. Among those taking part this year is Cork’s Alan Horgan of Alan Horgan…
Ian Alexander, Bar Director of the world-renowned The Dead Rabbit will be in Cask serving cocktails on June 18th from 7 pm to 10 pm The Dead Rabbit, a highly acclaimed New York bar, has been recognised with numerous awards including World’s Best Bar for its modern reinterpretation of the traditional Irish pub. Cask’s managing partner Andy Ferreira,…
Chefs at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City have teamed up with local producers to create a new summer-themed afternoon tea. Head Chef Mark Cronin and Pastry Chef Alicja have curated an exciting menu incorporating a range of locally grown berries. The chefs have teamed up with Irish strawberry growers from around county Cork.…
The Voodoo Rooms was transformed into a fashion haven last weekend for the highly anticipated “Voodoo Vogue” event, all in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House. The glamorous night, hosted by RTE Today Show Stylist Caroline Downey who stunned in a pink organza one-shoulder dress, and her co-host, Red FM’s Colm O’Sullivan, kept the…
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…
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…
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. …
Cork Carnival of Science promises a fascinating weekend of discovery where families can unearth the magic of science in the great outdoors. This highly anticipated FREE two-day free STEM festival will return from the 8th-9th of June 2024 in Fitzgerald Park, thanks to funding provided by Science Foundation Ireland and Cork City Council. The well-loved oasis…
Interactive visual arts, craft, and design festival STAMP returns to Cork City on 16-18 May for its third year. The programme includes the popular STAMP market and hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and exhibitions at the Triskel Arts Centre. Organised by Benchspace, Cork Craft & Design, Sample-Studios, and Shandon Art Studios, most of the 35 planned events —…
Seven years ago, Soma Coffee Company began with a simple yet profound love for coffee and a mission to introduce high-grade specialty coffee to Cork. Starting modestly with just one coffee machine, the founders—Paul, Damien, Alex, and Irene—quickly captured the hearts of Cork’s coffee enthusiasts. Soma Coffee’s journey began at 23 Tuckey Street, where they…