The Metropole Hotel launches new winter package

The Metropole Hotel has launched a winter warmer package deal for couples or friends.   The Sip, Savour and Stay package for two includes an artisan charcuterie board with cheese and meats selected from local producers. It also includes a bottle of house wine, an overnight stay and breakfast the next morning.   The Metropole Hotel is located in…

Call for gifters to shop local this Christmas ahead of Black Friday frenzy

Cork Craft & Design, one of the largest collectives of multi-disciplinary craft makers in the country, is urging local shoppers to look beyond mass-market retail and purchase handcrafted gifts this festive season. The call has been made ahead of Black Friday, which takes place on 29 November. There are 110 local makers within the Cork Craft & Design network,…

Air France to resume Cork-Paris CDG service ahead of schedule in March 2025

Air France has announced that it will commence its popular, daily seasonal service from Cork to Paris Charles de Gaulle early next year due to the high demand. Previously operating the service from the end of March through October, the French flag-carrier will commence operating the service early on March 3, 2025.   Air France…

Cork City FC launches new range of training and leisure wear produced by own clothing brand

Cork City FC has unveiled a new range of training and leisure wear produced by the club’s new clothing brand, Rebel Army Clothing. It is the only League of Ireland club in the country producing its own clothing, including match day jerseys which are being sold at a cheaper price than last year. The new…

Winners Gallery – Rémy Martin Cork Business Awards 2024

The Remy Martin Cork Business Awards 2024 celebrated 20 years of recognising excellence in Cork’s business community. Held last Friday, 22nd November, at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa Cork, the event was a spectacular evening of celebration, hosted by the Miriam O’Callaghan. It brought together Cork’s vibrant business network to honour achievements, milestones, and…

Power Up Grant: Extended to November 22nd

For businesses in the hospitality, retail, and beauty sectors, the Power Up Grant provides a timely opportunity for financial support. Recently extended to Friday, November 22nd, 2024, this €4,000 grant aims to help with electricity costs, easing some of the operational burdens in these industries. Here’s what you need to know:   Who Can Apply?…

Cork’s Coffee Houses Get a Night-Lift with ‘Coffee House Lates’

Cork’s coffee houses will get a night-time boost next week with Coffee House Lates. This pilot initiative will see 12 independent cafés open late for an exciting range of free events on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29. With everything from coffee tasting to live music, comedy, art, dancing, festive shopping, festive treats and knitting, Coffee House…

For Science Week 2024 Clean Coasts raised awareness all along the Wild Atlantic Way about the impact of flushing damaging items down the toilet

For Science Week 2024 the Think Before You Flush team hit the Wild Atlantic Way to attend a trio of events and spread the news that only the 3 P’s (pee, poo and paper) should ever be flushed down the toilet, everything else should go in the bin. On the 10th of November the campaign…

Santa Claus is Coming to Town… to his Nordic Tipi!

Douglas Village Shopping Centre is about to be filled with festive cheer as Santa Claus himself makes a grand arrival at 12 PM this Saturday, 23rd November to his Nordic Tipi. Families are invited to join the excitement and be among the first to experience this enchanting high-end Nordic-inspired Santa visit, in association with TS…