Rare at The Blue Haven is set to welcome New Zealand’s award-winning winemaker Jules Taylor for an exclusive wine and food pairing experience on 29th August at 7 pm. Jules Taylor will travel to Ireland from New Zealand especially to curate a wine pairing experience to complement the 5-course tasting menu created by Executive…
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Last weekend saw the opening night of Irish Design Works 2024, a free exhibition of contemporary craft and design at Ballymaloe Grainstore in Cork featuring a selection of top Irish makers of furniture, ceramics and sculpture. Throughout the weekend, visitors gathered from across the country to kick off the celebration of Irish design and craftsmanship,…
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We are delighted to announce the official categories for consideration in this year’s The Rémy Martin Cork Business Awards. This year marks the 20th Rémy Martin Cork Business Awards, which will take place on the 22nd of November 2024 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, in Little Island. These prestigious awards celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions…
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Cousins Barry and Donie Hosford celebrate 80 years’ combined brewing experience between them this year at HEINEKEN Ireland’s Lady’s Well Brewery in Cork City. The cousins continue an unbroken family history of working at the brewery, with the first member of the Hosford family joining in 1856 when it first opened. Both cousins celebrate their…
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The Metropole Hotel has launched an exclusive tour unveiling its hidden gems, fascinating tales and vintage splendour. The event will coincide with Cork Heritage Open Day, which sees historic buildings across Cork City open free of charge to the public on Saturday August 17th. Storytellers at the Metropole will bring attendees through a journey of time through…
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Residents of the Meadows in Knocknacurra, pictured at the Let’s Go Summer Camp in Terence McSwiney Sports Hall, a sports and activity filled week-long event funded by Tuath Housing Association. Picture: Michael O’Sullivan /OSM PHOTO
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“No lines, no lanes, no limits.” This is how Steven Munatones, open water swimmer, describes the joy of submerging yourself in the deep. Talk to any regular sea swimmer and they will extol its many benefits from boosting wellbeing and immunity to improved sleep and enjoying a wonderful sense of camaraderie among your fellow dippers.…
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2024 is a special year of celebration dedicated to the enduring legacy of Alice Coltrane. A special collaboration – Celebrating Alice Coltrane – Alina Bzhezhinska & HipHarp Collective featuring Brian Jackson – will feature internationally acclaimed harpist Alina Bzhezhinska, distinguished composer, musician and legendary Gil Scott-Heron collaborator Brian Jackson, and celebrated saxophonist Tony Kofi –…
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People supported by Cope Foundation, their families and staff are preparing to take on the 43rd Echo Women’s Mini-Marathon, which takes place on Sunday the 22nd of September. Cope Foundation is urging people from across Cork city, county and beyond to mobilise their teams and join #TeamCope. This year, the race kicks off at a later…
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Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD today welcome home the 133 athletes who competed for Ireland in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 64 women and 69 men competed across 14 sports, winning 7 Medals,…
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