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…
The beloved Ballymaloe Craft Fair, showcasing the best of Irish-made craft and design, is returning to Ballymaloe Grainstore this November, just in time for the 2024 festive shopping season. Each weekend, from November 15th-17th and 22nd-24th, more than 200 of Ireland’s finest artists, designers and food producers will display their products as Ballymaloe Grainstore transforms…
The Met Bar and Restaurant at the Metropole Hotel in Cork City has received a top honour by the globally recognised travel website Tripadvisor. The Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period. The Met Bar and Restaurant scored a spot at the top thanks to their reviews…
Cork and Dublin airports saw record-breaking numbers of passengers passing through their terminals again in September, daa confirmed today while releasing monthly passenger numbers. The two airports welcomed a total of 3.38 million passengers in September, a 5% increase on the same month last year. Demand for travel was buoyed by late summer breaks,…