Masters of Tradition opens in the Maritime Hotel before moving up to Bantry House for the remaining evenings. During the day, the programme includes talks in Marino Church as well as secret concerts in Future Forests, Kealkil, St. Brendan’s Church, Bantry, and Whiddy Island. As ever, the Festival is headlined by its Artistic Director, Martin Hayes, the fiddler from East…
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The Metropole Hotel in Cork has confirmed the appointment of a new General Manager, who brings over 20 years of experience in hospitality to the role. Louise McNamara has been named as the latest appointee to the hotel, which is located in the Victorian Quarter area of Cork City. Prior to joining The Metropole Hotel,…
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Rome has its ‘Three Coins in the Fountain’ but Cork does it differently and it’s a case of ‘As Many Coins as you Want’ at The Lough for a very special charity fundraiser this June Bank Holiday weekend. In support of Cork City Hospitals’ Children’s Club, members of the public are being invited to ‘Lap…
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A free public event offering advice on managing your money and avoiding fraud is taking place in the Hibernian Hotel, Bank Place, Mallow on Thursday 15 May 2025, from 10am to 12noon. A number of financial institutions and budgeting advice services in Cork are coming together to host this free event for the public offering…
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The Government has launched Ireland’s first ever International Sports Diplomacy Framework following the 2025 Global Ireland Summit. The new Framework is designed to establish Ireland as a sporting hub and help build our reputation as a premier sporting nation. It can be viewed online at International Sports Diplomacy Framework | Ireland.ie Through the unifying power…
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The Cork International Hotel has once again cemented its place as one of TripAdvisor’s most popular destinations with the travel guide listing it among the top hotels in the world. This is the second year in a row that the hotel has received the Travellers’ Choice Award which recognises properties with consistently strong reviews on TripAdvisor,…
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13th store opening in Ireland for the leading international discount pharmacy chain 4th Cork location, joining Cork City at Cornmarket, Mallow, and Ballincollig 10,000 sq ft store creates 25 new jobs, including three full-time pharmacist positions Chemist Warehouse, a leading international pharmacy retail group, continues its strategic expansion into the Irish market with the opening…
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Clonakilty Distillery’s award-winning Irish whiskey, gin, and vodka will be sold in the UK from Thursday, May 1 as the brand has announced a partnership with leading drinks distributor Marussia Beverages. It represents the latest market expansion for the distillery, which has experienced significant growth and expansion in recent years after solidifying its position in…
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Castlemartyr Resort & Gormleys Art Gallery are proud to present the third year of Ireland’s largest and most prestigious art and sculpture event – Art + Soul. From the 1st – 29th June 2025, Castlemartyr Resort will become a living gallery – where guests can stroll past a Salvador Dalí sculpture on the lawn, encounter Andy Warhol’s iconic…
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Cork is the 6th most eco-friendly home in Ireland and excelled in many areas, including household recycling and solar panel installation. In 2024, Cork saw a 17% jump in solar panel installations and a 30% increase in homes with BER ratings of B2 or higher. Wicklow was crowned the county with the most eco-friendly homes in Ireland for…
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