Seasonal and locally grown produce have inspired a new Autumn Afternoon Tea at the Metropole Hotel. The team at the hotel is committed to supporting local suppliers and using seasonality when designing the menus. Trigon Hotels, which includes the Metropole Hotel and the Cork International Hotel, works with more than 20 local growers and…
Little Island is set to welcome the establishment of the Little Island Padel Club, an exciting new members-only club for padel players. This development follows the recent sale of Community Padel to Padel Partners Ireland. Announcing the sale, Michael Mulcahy, Chairman of Community Padel, highlighted that the transaction was one of the fastest start-up sales…
The Cork International Choral Festival is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the 2025 Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition. Open to both established and emerging Irish composers, this prestigious competition offers the chance to win a cash prize (generously donated by the Ó Riada family) and the coveted Seán Ó Riada Trophy.…
This Friday, 18th October, the newest recruits to Cork City Fire Brigade will become “Mercy Heroes” as they undertake a fundraising mission which will see them push and pull a vintage fire truck through the streets of Cork City in aid of the Mercy University Hospital Foundation’s Teens & Young Adult Appeal. Funds raised will…
Ireland’s biggest jazz celebration returns next week for its 46th year! The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, taking place over the October Bank Holiday weekend (24th–28th October), will have Cork in full swing once again as the festival brings electric vibes to the stages and streets of Cork City. With headliners Gregory Porter, Mary Coughlan, Buena Vista All Stars…
Whether you’re an employee or self-employed, reducing your tax bill is a goal everyone shares. With the year-end tax deadline approaching, there’s one simple and effective way to do just that—by contributing to your pension. Nick Charalambous, Financial Advisor and Managing Director of Alpha Wealth, emphasises the power of pensions as a dual benefit: they reduce…
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, We Got The Jazz and TheRecordHub.com have announced a unique celebration marking 85 years of the iconic jazz label, Blue Note Records, with an immersive exhibition titled 85 Years Of Blue Note at the historic St. Peter’s Cork for the duration of the festival. This first-of-its-kind collaboration showcases the profound impact Blue Note…
Just 78 sleeps to go…. A light-filled parade and magical Christmas markets on Emmet Place are just some of the events that residents and visitors to Cork can look forward to this festive season. The Corkmas Christmas parade will mark the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year and the traditional switching on…
As the winter months draw near and the nights grow longer, Cork City Council and Cork Business Association (CBA) have announced a ‘Leave a Light On’ Campaign, an initiative aimed at enhancing safety and fostering a sense of community in the city centre. The campaign, part of Cork City Council’s ongoing Night Time Economy Strategy, responds…
A new book delving into the fascinating history of Bishopstown is set to captivate local residents and history buffs alike. “Bishopstown Times & Tales,” by Pat Callanan, offers a captivating journey through the area’s past, from its ancient origins to modern times. The book is a treasure trove of stories, photographs, and historical accounts that…